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A. AGENDA YOU TUBE LINK
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A.1. https://www.htsdl.com/boe/
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B. CALL TO ORDER
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C. FLAG SALUTE
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C.1. Members of Student Council to Lead
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D. WELCOME
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E. ROLL CALL
Davis___ Hackmann___ Hance___ McGuire___ Muller___ Somers__ Walker___ Witucki ___ |
F. CORRESPONDENCE
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F.1. Scholarship Winner - Mia Pope
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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 _XPersonnel Matters __Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student __Investigation into Violations of Law __Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit __Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding _ School/Public Security __Collective Bargaining __Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation And be it further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required. |
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 May 19, 2020 and the Executive minutes of May 19, 2020. |
H.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated May 31, 2020 check numbers 09917 thru NO407 in the amount of $305,473.45 and bill list dated June 30, 2020 check number NO409 thru NO412 in the amount of $ 1,113,864.88. |
H.3. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending May 31, 2020 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 May 31, 2020and 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 May 31, 2020 and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year |
I. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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J. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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J.1. Re-Opening Scenario Presentation
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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: Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___ |
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 May 12, 2020 to June 16, 2020 and affirms the actions of the administration. |
M.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, 2020 to June 30, 2020. |
M.3. Accept NJ Sustainability for Schools Grant
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the NJ Sustainable for Schools grant in the amounts of $2,000 to support and foster the STEM Education at Holland Township School for the 2020-2021 school year. |
M.4. Approve Six Traits of Writing Workshop
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Six Traits of Writing Workshop along with eight hours for implementation support with Remote Coach not to exceed $4,900. |
N. PERSONNEL
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___ |
N.1. Approve Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following substitutes for the 2020-2021 school year: •Margaret Fishbourne: Teacher/Aide •Chris Fleischman: Custodian •Brian Williams: Custodian •Jean Dech: Custodian •Kyle Nolan: Custodian •Nick Rolaski: Custodian •Bryce Parenti: Custodian •Patrick Maxwell: Custodian •Travis Jones: Custodian •Lori Matthews: Custodian •Alfons Mayer: Custodian |
N.2. Approve Summer Custodian Personnel
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following summer custodial employees at an hourly rate of $12.00 per hour: •Chris Fleischman •Patrick Maxwell •Bryce Parenti •Travis Jones •Lori Matthews |
N.3. Approve Payment for Unused Personal Business/Family Illness and Sick Days Incentive
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the payment for unused Personal Business Days, Family Illness Days and Sick day incentive as per HTEA Contract. |
N.4. Approve ESY (Virtual) Personnel
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following personnel to work the Special Education Extended School Year (Virtual ESY). The program will be in effect from July 1, 2020 - July 30, 2020; 4 days per week. Teachers will work 2.5 hours daily Monday-Thursday. Special Education Teacher Preschool: : Emily Martin $47.88 per hour Primary School: Nancy Daniels $66.42 per hour Middle School: Wade Chilmonik: $50.12 per hour Wilson Reading:Allison Kay: $47.88 per hour Wilson Reading:Diane Udovich: $47.88 per hour Speech: Rose Branosky: $57.79 per hour P/T: Maryann Huzar: $100.00 per hour O/T: Allison Nickel: $80.00 per hour FURTHER RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent Jennifer Leap (10 hours a week at a rate of $49.71) and Kristen Deniz (6 hours a week at a rate of $47.88) will provide counseling as part of the ESY program. |
N.5. Approve Special Education Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the employment, of Mrs. Melanie Sloyer as Special Education Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year beginning August 26, 2020. FURTHER RESOLVED, Mrs. Melanie Sloyer will placed on Step 5 MA of the 2018-2021 HTEA Salary guide, $58,343. |
N.6. Approve Mechanic 2020-2021
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mr. Brad Bidwell as Mechanic for the 2020/2021 school year. Compensation: $1,500 yearly. |
N.7. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the resignation of Mrs. Claudia Wirkus (Cafeteria Aide), with regret effective June 30, 2020. |
N.8. Approve Cafeteria Aide
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Lana Templeton (pending criminal history) as a Cafeteria Aide for the 2020-2021 school year working Monday - Friday (1 hour and 34 minutes daily) at a rate of $5,107 per year . |
N.9. Approve Cafeteria Aide
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Linda Bellini as a Cafeteria Aide for the 2020-2021 school year working Monday - Friday (1 hour and 34 minutes daily) at a rate of $5,107 per year . |
N.10. Approve Substitute Supervisor of Custodians 2020-2021
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 2020-2021 school year. Compensation: $600 yearly stipend as per negotiated contract. |
N.11. Rescind Part-Time Non Association Employees Salary Increases for 2020-2021
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education rescinds the following Part-Time Non-Association Employees 3% for the 2020-2021 school year: •Patti Fischer (Treasurer) - $4,015. (2020-2021) |
N.12. Approve Part-Time Non Association Employees Salary Increases for 2020-2021
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Part-Time Non-Association Employees 3% for the 2020-2021 school year: •Patti Fischer (Treasurer) - $3,898. (2020-2021) |
N.13. Rescind Non-Association Employees Contract for 2020-2021 School Year
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education rescinds the following Non-Association Employees contracts (3%) salary increases for the 2020-2021 school year): •Edward Pico, Educational Facilities Manager: $89,277. (2020-2021) |
N.14. Approve Non-Association Employees Contract for 2020-2021 School Year
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Non-Association Employees contracts (3%) salary increases for the 2020-2021 school year): •Edward Pico, Educational Facilities Manager: $86,677. (2020-2021) |
N.15. Approve Extra and Co-Curricular Activities Directors
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following staff as extra and co-curricular activities directors, for the 2020/2021 school year as per negotiated contract: Position/Staff Member/Stipend Genesis Coordinator/Carmelina Delasey/$5,000 Transportation Coordinator/Nancy Holzworth/$2,000 |
N.16. Approve Job Descriptions
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the job descriptions for Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist. |
N.17. Approve Change in Hours
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the change in hours for Ms. Mariden May from part time at 24.75 hours/week (FTE 0.67) Special Education Teacher to full time Special Education Teacher effective July 1, 2020. Ms. May's placement on the salary guide is unchanged, however she now qualifies for health benefits. |
O. POLICY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote:Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___ |
P. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___ |
P.1. Approve FY21 Tuition Contract with Pohatcong Township School
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve the FY21 receiving tuition contract with Pohatcong Township School District. Holland Township School will provide student LW with LLD Special Education services at the annual rate of $18, 108.00 and ESY contract for LM in the amount of $1540.00 |
P.2. Approve School Lunch Prices for 2020-2021
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the School Lunch prices for the 2020-2021 school year. •Student Lunch $2.95 •Adult Lunch $3.50 •Milk $0.60 |
P.3. 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 2021 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 |
P.4. 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 $500,000 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. |
P.5. 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. |
P.6. 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 $150,000 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. |
P.7. Approve Delta Dental FY21 Contract Renewal
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves FY21 Delta Dental renewal rates: July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. |
P.8. Approve Prescription Benefit Plan rates for FY21
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve FY21 Renewal of Prescription Drug Plan with Bollinger Specialty Group. Holland Township BOE #PD0744 is underwritten by Gerber Life Insurance Company. |
P.9. Approve Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield FY21 Renewal.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve FY21 Renewal Rates with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey for attached medical plans. |
P.10. Approve FY21 Package Insurance Renewal - Brown and Brown
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves FY21 Package Insurance rates with School Alliance Insurace Fund (SAIF) and Zurich Insurance. SAIF provides coverage for: Property, Liability, and Workers Compensation. Zurich Insurance provides Student Accident Insurance. |
P.11. Approve DVRHS Internet Consortium Agreement
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Holland Township Board of Education approves a three-year service agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 between Delaware Valley Regional Consortium (Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education shall serve as the Lead Education Authority and Host District) and Service Electric (Service Provider), Bethlehem, PA, to provide 2Gbps (2000Mbps) Internet Bandwidth with1Gbps (1000Mbps) point to point transfer for Alexandria Township School District, Holland Township School District, Kingwood Township School District and 100Mbps point to point transfer for Frenchtown Elementary School District and Milford Borough School District at a monthly cost of $4,113.00. Monthly Cost per District % Monthly Cost E-rated Alexandria 13% $819.00 $491.40 Frenchtown 0% $279.00 $167.40 Holland 13% $819.00 $491.40 Kingwood 13% $819.00 $491.40 Milford 0% $279.00 $167.40 DVRHs 61% $1,098.00 $658.80 Total Monthly Cost 100% $4,113.00 $2,467.80 |
P.12. Approve Resolution Increasing the Bid Threshold - Qualified Purchasing Agent
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve Increasing the Bid Threshold - Qualified Purchasing Agent WHEREAS, Brian McCarthy, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary possesses a Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) certificate; WHEREAS, the State Treasurer, in consultation with the Governor and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:34-7, and N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (b), has increased the bid threshold amount for school districts with a Qualified Purchasing Agent , from $40,000 to $44,000, effective July 1, 2020; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a) and N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.4, establishes and sets the bid threshold amount of $44,000 for the Board of Education, and further authorizes Brian McCarthy,the Qualified Purchasing Agent, to award contracts, in full accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a), for those purchases that do not exceed in the aggregate of the newly established bid threshold amount. |
P.13. Approve Prorated Payments for Non-public and Choice Aid in Lieu
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves motion to authorize prorating payments for Non-public and Choice Aid-in-Lieu due to the emergency school closing related to the COVID-19 pandemic. DVRHS makes Aid-in-Lieu payments on behalf of Holland schools and invoices the district. |
P.14. Approve FY21 Transportation Agreement with Warren County Special Services District (WCSSSD)
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve 2020-2021 Warren County Special Services School District (WCSSSD)’s “RESOLUTION FOR PARTICIPATION IN COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION” contract agreement. This agreement allows Holland Township to participate in coordinated Transportation services with WCSSSD. WCSSSD will “organize and schedule routes to achieve maximum cost effectiveness” and will charge that rate plus a 4% administration fee. |
Q. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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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 _XPersonnel Matters __Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student __Investigation into Violations of Law __Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit __Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding __School/Public Security _ Collective Bargaining _ Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation And be it further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required. |
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 _________. |
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 __________. |
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 ________. |
Agenda Item Details
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Meeting: | June 30, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting | |
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A. AGENDA YOU TUBE LINK
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A.1. https://www.htsdl.com/boe/
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B. CALL TO ORDER
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C. FLAG SALUTE
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C.1. Members of Student Council to Lead
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D. 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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E. ROLL CALL
Davis___ Hackmann___ Hance___ McGuire___ Muller___ Somers__ Walker___ Witucki ___ |
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F. CORRESPONDENCE
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F.1. Scholarship Winner - Mia Pope
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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 _XPersonnel Matters __Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student __Investigation into Violations of Law __Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit __Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding _ School/Public Security __Collective Bargaining __Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation And be it further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required. |
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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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Roll Call Vote: Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___ |
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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 May 19, 2020 and the Executive minutes of May 19, 2020. |
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H.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated May 31, 2020 check numbers 09917 thru NO407 in the amount of $305,473.45 and bill list dated June 30, 2020 check number NO409 thru NO412 in the amount of $ 1,113,864.88. |
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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 ending May 31, 2020 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 May 31, 2020and 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 May 31, 2020 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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I. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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J. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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J.1. Re-Opening Scenario Presentation
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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: Hackmann___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 May 12, 2020 to June 16, 2020 and affirms the actions of the administration. |
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M.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, 2020 to June 30, 2020. |
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M.3. Accept NJ Sustainability for Schools Grant
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the NJ Sustainable for Schools grant in the amounts of $2,000 to support and foster the STEM Education at Holland Township School for the 2020-2021 school year. |
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M.4. Approve Six Traits of Writing Workshop
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Six Traits of Writing Workshop along with eight hours for implementation support with Remote Coach not to exceed $4,900. |
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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 substitutes for the 2020-2021 school year: •Margaret Fishbourne: Teacher/Aide •Chris Fleischman: Custodian •Brian Williams: Custodian •Jean Dech: Custodian •Kyle Nolan: Custodian •Nick Rolaski: Custodian •Bryce Parenti: Custodian •Patrick Maxwell: Custodian •Travis Jones: Custodian •Lori Matthews: Custodian •Alfons Mayer: Custodian |
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N.2. Approve Summer Custodian Personnel
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following summer custodial employees at an hourly rate of $12.00 per hour: •Chris Fleischman •Patrick Maxwell •Bryce Parenti •Travis Jones •Lori Matthews |
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N.3. Approve Payment for Unused Personal Business/Family Illness and Sick Days Incentive
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the payment for unused Personal Business Days, Family Illness Days and Sick day incentive as per HTEA Contract. |
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N.4. Approve ESY (Virtual) Personnel
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following personnel to work the Special Education Extended School Year (Virtual ESY). The program will be in effect from July 1, 2020 - July 30, 2020; 4 days per week. Teachers will work 2.5 hours daily Monday-Thursday. Special Education Teacher Preschool: : Emily Martin $47.88 per hour Primary School: Nancy Daniels $66.42 per hour Middle School: Wade Chilmonik: $50.12 per hour Wilson Reading:Allison Kay: $47.88 per hour Wilson Reading:Diane Udovich: $47.88 per hour Speech: Rose Branosky: $57.79 per hour P/T: Maryann Huzar: $100.00 per hour O/T: Allison Nickel: $80.00 per hour FURTHER RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent Jennifer Leap (10 hours a week at a rate of $49.71) and Kristen Deniz (6 hours a week at a rate of $47.88) will provide counseling as part of the ESY program. |
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N.5. Approve Special Education Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the employment, of Mrs. Melanie Sloyer as Special Education Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year beginning August 26, 2020. FURTHER RESOLVED, Mrs. Melanie Sloyer will placed on Step 5 MA of the 2018-2021 HTEA Salary guide, $58,343. |
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N.6. Approve Mechanic 2020-2021
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mr. Brad Bidwell as Mechanic for the 2020/2021 school year. Compensation: $1,500 yearly. |
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N.7. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the resignation of Mrs. Claudia Wirkus (Cafeteria Aide), with regret effective June 30, 2020. |
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N.8. Approve Cafeteria Aide
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Lana Templeton (pending criminal history) as a Cafeteria Aide for the 2020-2021 school year working Monday - Friday (1 hour and 34 minutes daily) at a rate of $5,107 per year . |
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N.9. Approve Cafeteria Aide
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Linda Bellini as a Cafeteria Aide for the 2020-2021 school year working Monday - Friday (1 hour and 34 minutes daily) at a rate of $5,107 per year . |
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N.10. Approve Substitute Supervisor of Custodians 2020-2021
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 2020-2021 school year. Compensation: $600 yearly stipend as per negotiated contract. |
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N.11. Rescind Part-Time Non Association Employees Salary Increases for 2020-2021
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education rescinds the following Part-Time Non-Association Employees 3% for the 2020-2021 school year: •Patti Fischer (Treasurer) - $4,015. (2020-2021) |
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N.12. Approve Part-Time Non Association Employees Salary Increases for 2020-2021
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Part-Time Non-Association Employees 3% for the 2020-2021 school year: •Patti Fischer (Treasurer) - $3,898. (2020-2021) |
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N.13. Rescind Non-Association Employees Contract for 2020-2021 School Year
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education rescinds the following Non-Association Employees contracts (3%) salary increases for the 2020-2021 school year): •Edward Pico, Educational Facilities Manager: $89,277. (2020-2021) |
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N.14. Approve Non-Association Employees Contract for 2020-2021 School Year
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Non-Association Employees contracts (3%) salary increases for the 2020-2021 school year): •Edward Pico, Educational Facilities Manager: $86,677. (2020-2021) |
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N.15. Approve Extra and Co-Curricular Activities Directors
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following staff as extra and co-curricular activities directors, for the 2020/2021 school year as per negotiated contract: Position/Staff Member/Stipend Genesis Coordinator/Carmelina Delasey/$5,000 Transportation Coordinator/Nancy Holzworth/$2,000 |
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N.16. Approve Job Descriptions
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the job descriptions for Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist. |
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N.17. Approve Change in Hours
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the change in hours for Ms. Mariden May from part time at 24.75 hours/week (FTE 0.67) Special Education Teacher to full time Special Education Teacher effective July 1, 2020. Ms. May's placement on the salary guide is unchanged, however she now qualifies for health benefits. |
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O. POLICY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote:Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___ |
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P. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___ |
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P.1. Approve FY21 Tuition Contract with Pohatcong Township School
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve the FY21 receiving tuition contract with Pohatcong Township School District. Holland Township School will provide student LW with LLD Special Education services at the annual rate of $18, 108.00 and ESY contract for LM in the amount of $1540.00 |
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P.2. Approve School Lunch Prices for 2020-2021
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the School Lunch prices for the 2020-2021 school year. •Student Lunch $2.95 •Adult Lunch $3.50 •Milk $0.60 |
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P.3. 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 2021 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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P.4. 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 $500,000 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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P.5. 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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P.6. 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 $150,000 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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P.7. Approve Delta Dental FY21 Contract Renewal
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves FY21 Delta Dental renewal rates: July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. |
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P.8. Approve Prescription Benefit Plan rates for FY21
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve FY21 Renewal of Prescription Drug Plan with Bollinger Specialty Group. Holland Township BOE #PD0744 is underwritten by Gerber Life Insurance Company. |
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P.9. Approve Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield FY21 Renewal.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve FY21 Renewal Rates with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey for attached medical plans. |
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P.10. Approve FY21 Package Insurance Renewal - Brown and Brown
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves FY21 Package Insurance rates with School Alliance Insurace Fund (SAIF) and Zurich Insurance. SAIF provides coverage for: Property, Liability, and Workers Compensation. Zurich Insurance provides Student Accident Insurance. |
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P.11. Approve DVRHS Internet Consortium Agreement
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Holland Township Board of Education approves a three-year service agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 between Delaware Valley Regional Consortium (Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education shall serve as the Lead Education Authority and Host District) and Service Electric (Service Provider), Bethlehem, PA, to provide 2Gbps (2000Mbps) Internet Bandwidth with1Gbps (1000Mbps) point to point transfer for Alexandria Township School District, Holland Township School District, Kingwood Township School District and 100Mbps point to point transfer for Frenchtown Elementary School District and Milford Borough School District at a monthly cost of $4,113.00. Monthly Cost per District % Monthly Cost E-rated Alexandria 13% $819.00 $491.40 Frenchtown 0% $279.00 $167.40 Holland 13% $819.00 $491.40 Kingwood 13% $819.00 $491.40 Milford 0% $279.00 $167.40 DVRHs 61% $1,098.00 $658.80 Total Monthly Cost 100% $4,113.00 $2,467.80 |
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P.12. Approve Resolution Increasing the Bid Threshold - Qualified Purchasing Agent
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve Increasing the Bid Threshold - Qualified Purchasing Agent WHEREAS, Brian McCarthy, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary possesses a Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) certificate; WHEREAS, the State Treasurer, in consultation with the Governor and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:34-7, and N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (b), has increased the bid threshold amount for school districts with a Qualified Purchasing Agent , from $40,000 to $44,000, effective July 1, 2020; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a) and N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.4, establishes and sets the bid threshold amount of $44,000 for the Board of Education, and further authorizes Brian McCarthy,the Qualified Purchasing Agent, to award contracts, in full accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a), for those purchases that do not exceed in the aggregate of the newly established bid threshold amount. |
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P.13. Approve Prorated Payments for Non-public and Choice Aid in Lieu
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves motion to authorize prorating payments for Non-public and Choice Aid-in-Lieu due to the emergency school closing related to the COVID-19 pandemic. DVRHS makes Aid-in-Lieu payments on behalf of Holland schools and invoices the district. |
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P.14. Approve FY21 Transportation Agreement with Warren County Special Services District (WCSSSD)
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve 2020-2021 Warren County Special Services School District (WCSSSD)’s “RESOLUTION FOR PARTICIPATION IN COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION” contract agreement. This agreement allows Holland Township to participate in coordinated Transportation services with WCSSSD. WCSSSD will “organize and schedule routes to achieve maximum cost effectiveness” and will charge that rate plus a 4% administration fee. |
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Q. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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R. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
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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.
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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 _XPersonnel Matters __Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student __Investigation into Violations of Law __Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit __Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding __School/Public Security _ Collective Bargaining _ Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation And be it further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required. |
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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 ________. |