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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___ Hackmann___ Hance___ McGuire___ Muller___ Somers__ Walker___ Witucki ___ |
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E. CORRESPONDENCE
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E.1. Resolution Honoring Chris Regan Retiring
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E.2. Resolution Honoring Kathy Dermody Retiring
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E.3. Resolution Honoring Shelli Deckert -Teacher of the Year
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E.4. Resolution Honoring Kristen Deniz - Educational Services Professional of the Year
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F. EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS the “Open Public Meetings Act” (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Holland now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: __Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order __Purchase Property _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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F.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________. |
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F.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at __________. |
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G. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Township Board of Education approve the consent agenda as follows: |
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G.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of the June 30, 2020 Board Meeting and the Executive minutes of the June 30, 2020 along with the Special Board meeting minutes of July 28, 2020 and the Executive minutes of the July 28, 2020 meeting. |
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G.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated July 31, 2020 check numbers 10000 thru NO409 in the amount of$$821,589.01 and the Bill List dated August 25, 2020 check numbers NO410 thru 10136 in the amount of $229,148.29. |
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G.3. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending June 30, 2020 and July 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 June 30,2020 and July 31, 2020 and 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 fiscalyear.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 June 30, 2020 and July 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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G.4. Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursement
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve work-related and related expenses reimbursement for the following staff members that is directly related to and within the scope of their current work responsibilities, promotes the delivery of instruction, and is critical to he instructional needs of the School District or furthers the efficient operation of the School District, and is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent. •Sarah Wageman: September 15, 2020, Handle with Care Recertification, Clarksburg, NJ,$450 Registration and $44.66 Mileage •Jenna Langston: September 15, 2020, Handle with Care, Clarksburg, NJ,$450 Registration and$31.71 Mileage |
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G.5. Approve Staff Summaries of Approved Conferences/Workshops
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the staff summary sheets for BOE approved workshops. |
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H. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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J. PRINCIPAL REPORT
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J.1. Curriculum Presentation - Updates
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K. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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L. EDUCATION
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___ |
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L.1. Accept Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying report for July 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020 and affirms the actions of the administration. |
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L.2. Approve Paul J. Di Sarro Music Scholarship
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Paul J. DiSarro Music Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 to be applied towards a virtual jazz camp 2020.The Board recognizes and thanks the Di Sarro family for their continued and generous support of our school district |
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L.3. Approve 2020-2021 Pandemic Response Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2020-2021 Pandemic Response Plan. |
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L.4. Accepts NJ Sustainability for Schools
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the NJ Sustainable for Schools application 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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L.5. Approve Mentoring Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Mentoring Plan for the 2020-2021 school year. |
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L.6. Approve Professional Development Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Professional Development Plan for the 2020-2021 school year. |
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L.7. Approve Vendors
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following organizations/vendors as solicitors for the 2020-2021 school year: •PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) •S.E.E.D. (The Holland Township Education Foundation) •BNL Enterprises Inc •Great American Fundraising - 8th Grade •American Heart Association - Jump Rope for Heart •Lifetouch Yearbook |
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L.8. Approve 2020-2021 Revised School Re-Opening Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2020-2021 Revised School Re-Opening Plan |
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L.9. Approve Revision of the 2020-2021 School Calendar
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the revision of the 2020-2021 school calendar as follows: •Tuesday, November 3, 2020-Remote Learning Day |
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L.10. Approve School Day
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education Approves the following school start and end times for the 2020/2021 school year: •PreSchool Full Day -8:30 am -2:15 pm •PreSchool Half Day AM -8:30 am -11:00 am •PreSchool Half Day PM -11:45 am -2:15 pm |
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M. PERSONNEL
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___ |
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M.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: •Makenzie Harper: Teacher/Aide |
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M.2. Approve Department Chairpersons
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following staff as Department Chairpersons, for the 2020/2021 school year as per negotiated contract: Department/Staff Member/Stipend Language Arts Literacy K-8/Deborah Zdepski/$1,670 Mathematics K-8/Stephanie Kane/Sarah Tainow/$835 each Physical Education/Health K-8/Betsy Nush/$1,670 PreSchool/Meredith Glass/$1,670 Science K-8/Carolyn Grundhauser/$1,670 Social Studies K-8/Sandra Ozgar/$1,670 World Language K-8/Kelly Hedlund/$1,670 Visual/Performing Arts/Dance K-8/Tom Welsh/$1,670 |
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M.3. Rescind ESY (Virtual) Personnel
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education rescinds 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
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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M.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 not exceed 4.5 hours daily Monday-Thursday. Special Education Teacher
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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M.5. Approve Movement on Salary Guide
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Sarah Tainow's movement on the salary guide from 20 MA ($77,513) to 20 MA +30 ($79,875) effective September 1, 2020 as per HTEA Contract. |
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M.6. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the resignation of Ms. Linda Bellini (Cafeteria Aide), with regret effective August 10, 2020. |
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M.7. Approve Aides to Ride School Bus.
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all current employed Special Education Aides as supportive transportation aides for students with disabilities as per requirements set forth in the student's IEP, and as directed by the Supervisor of Special Services. |
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M.8. Approve Staff Members as Chaperones
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all employed teachers, aides, clerks and secretaries with certification or substitute certification to act as chaperones for school activities as per negotiated contract. |
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M.9. Approve Principal Evaluation Framework
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Multidimensional Principal Performance Rubric, Lerner-Centered Initiatives, Ltd. to evaluate the building principal for the 2020-2021 school year. |
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M.10. Approve Danielson Framework for Teaching Evaluation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Danielson Framework for Teaching as the model for teacher evaluation for the 2020-2021 school year. |
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M.11. Approve Annual Summative Teacher Evaluation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Annual Summative for the Teacher Evaluation for the 2020-2021 school year. |
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M.12. Approve Observation/Evaluation Tools for Non Teaching Staff Members
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves observation/evaluation tools for the following non teaching staff members for the 2020-2021 school year: •Guidance Counselor •Social Worker •School Psychologist •Learning Consultant •Nurse •Media Specialist •Aide •Educational Technology Coordinator/Integration Specialist |
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M.13. 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 for the 2020-2021 school year: •Allison Nickel, Occupational Therapist: $53,000 (.63 FTE 23 hours per week) •Maryann Huzar, Physical Therapist: $24,000 (.16 FTE 6 hours per week) |
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M.14. Approve Media Specialist Teacher Shared Services Contract with Bloomsbury Board of Education
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves Shared Services contract for Media Specialist Teacher with Bloomsbury Board of Education. The Annual contract is for $775.16, from September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. |
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N. 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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N.1. 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 Policies and Regulations: •P 2270 (Religion in Schools) •P 2431.3 (Heat Participation Policy for Student - Athlete Safety) •P 2622 (Student Assessment) •P & R 5111 (Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Students) •P & R 5200 (Attendance) •P & R 5320 (Immunization) •P & R 5330.04 (Administering an Opioid Antidote) •P 5610 (Suspension) •R 5610 (Suspension Procedure) •P 5620 (Expulsion) •P & R 8320 (Personnel Records) |
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N.2. Approve Adoption of Policy
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the second reading and adoption of the following Policy: •P 1648 (Restart and Recovery Plan) •P 1649 (Federal Families First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Act) |
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N.3. Approve Adoption of Policy
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the first reading, second reading and adoption of the following Policy: •P 1648.02 (Remote Learning Options for Families) •P 1648.03 (Restart and Recovery Plan -Full Time Remote Instruction) |
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O. 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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O.1. Accept FY20 Extraordinary Aid and Approve FY21 Appropriation.
RESOLVED,upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education accept FY20 Extraordinary Aid and appropriate it to the follow account:Account 11-000-217-320-000-000 Extraordinary Special Ed Services:$98,398 WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-13.3(d)6 provides that a District Board of Education may at any time without Commissioner approval appropriate surplus generated from state revenue, such as extraordinary aid, that has been excluded from the excess surplus calculation, in the prior year, and; WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education has received $ 98,398.00 of Extraordinary Aid for 2019-2020; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Holland Township Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the District’s Business Administrator to make the transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. |
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O.2. Approve and Accept Submission of ESSSR Digital Divide Grant RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves and accepts the submission of CARES Act Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds Allocations and Application for Digital Divide Grant. Holland Township School has been tentatively awarded $11,727.00 from this program.
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O.3. Approve Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI) Contract for 2020-2021 (FY21) School Year
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Education Level 2 Contact with CBVI for the FY21 school year not to exceed $5,000 for SID #4738866897 for required services. |
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O.4. Approve 2020-2021 (FY21) Itinerant Services Contract with Mountain Lakes BOE
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the FY21 Itinerant Services for Students with Hearing Loss FY21 contract with Mountain Lakes Board of Education for SID# 4902310234 for $6,270. |
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O.5. Approve 2020-2021 (FY21) Licensed Practical Nursing Services Agreement with Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission (HCESC).
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the FY21 Licensed Practical Nursing Services Ageeement with HCESC. HCESC will provide services, as needed, to Holland Township School at a rate of $40.00 per hour. |
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O.6. Accept 2020-2021 (FY21) REAP Grant Award.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education accepts award of the 2020-2021 REAP Grant in the amount of $47,099 to be utilized during the period July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. |
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P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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Q. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
The Holland Township Board of Education welcomes input from public entities and/or private persons as described in Policy #0167. At the discretion of the presiding officer, comments may be limited to three minutes in length. |
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R. EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS the “Open Public Meetings Act” (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Holland now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: __Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order __Purchase Property _ Personnel Matters __Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student __Investigation into Violations of Law __Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit __Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding __School/Public Security _ Collective Bargaining _ Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation And be it further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required. |
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R.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________. |
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R.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at __________. |
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S. ADJOURNMENT
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S.1. Motion to Adjourn
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ________. |
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Agenda Item Details
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A. CALL TO ORDER
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C. WELCOME
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Welcome to a meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Holland. Please be advised that this and all meetings of the Board are open to the public and media, consistent with the Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975); and that advance notice as required therein has been provided. This is a regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Holland at which formal action may be taken. The public will have an opportunity to be heard as indicated on the Agenda, at points in the meeting provided for the public to address the Board.
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D. ROLL CALL
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E. CORRESPONDENCE
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E.1. Resolution Honoring Chris Regan Retiring
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E.2. Resolution Honoring Kathy Dermody Retiring
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E.3. Resolution Honoring Shelli Deckert -Teacher of the Year
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E.4. Resolution Honoring Kristen Deniz - Educational Services Professional of the Year
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F. EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS the “Open Public Meetings Act” (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Holland now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: __Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order __Purchase Property _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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F.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________. |
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F.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at __________. |
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G. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Township Board of Education approve the consent agenda as follows: |
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Roll Call Vote: Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___ |
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G.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of the June 30, 2020 Board Meeting and the Executive minutes of the June 30, 2020 along with the Special Board meeting minutes of July 28, 2020 and the Executive minutes of the July 28, 2020 meeting. |
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G.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated July 31, 2020 check numbers 10000 thru NO409 in the amount of$$821,589.01 and the Bill List dated August 25, 2020 check numbers NO410 thru 10136 in the amount of $229,148.29. |
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G.3. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending June 30, 2020 and July 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 June 30,2020 and July 31, 2020 and 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 fiscalyear.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 June 30, 2020 and July 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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G.4. Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursement
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve work-related and related expenses reimbursement for the following staff members that is directly related to and within the scope of their current work responsibilities, promotes the delivery of instruction, and is critical to he instructional needs of the School District or furthers the efficient operation of the School District, and is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent. •Sarah Wageman: September 15, 2020, Handle with Care Recertification, Clarksburg, NJ,$450 Registration and $44.66 Mileage •Jenna Langston: September 15, 2020, Handle with Care, Clarksburg, NJ,$450 Registration and$31.71 Mileage |
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G.5. Approve Staff Summaries of Approved Conferences/Workshops
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the staff summary sheets for BOE approved workshops. |
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H. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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J. PRINCIPAL REPORT
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J.1. Curriculum Presentation - Updates
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K. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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L. EDUCATION
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___ |
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L.1. Accept Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying report for July 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020 and affirms the actions of the administration. |
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L.2. Approve Paul J. Di Sarro Music Scholarship
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Paul J. DiSarro Music Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 to be applied towards a virtual jazz camp 2020.The Board recognizes and thanks the Di Sarro family for their continued and generous support of our school district |
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L.3. Approve 2020-2021 Pandemic Response Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2020-2021 Pandemic Response Plan. |
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L.4. Accepts NJ Sustainability for Schools
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the NJ Sustainable for Schools application 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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L.5. Approve Mentoring Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Mentoring Plan for the 2020-2021 school year. |
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L.6. Approve Professional Development Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Professional Development Plan for the 2020-2021 school year. |
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L.7. Approve Vendors
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following organizations/vendors as solicitors for the 2020-2021 school year: •PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) •S.E.E.D. (The Holland Township Education Foundation) •BNL Enterprises Inc •Great American Fundraising - 8th Grade •American Heart Association - Jump Rope for Heart •Lifetouch Yearbook |
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L.8. Approve 2020-2021 Revised School Re-Opening Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2020-2021 Revised School Re-Opening Plan |
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L.9. Approve Revision of the 2020-2021 School Calendar
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the revision of the 2020-2021 school calendar as follows: •Tuesday, November 3, 2020-Remote Learning Day |
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L.10. Approve School Day
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education Approves the following school start and end times for the 2020/2021 school year: •PreSchool Full Day -8:30 am -2:15 pm •PreSchool Half Day AM -8:30 am -11:00 am •PreSchool Half Day PM -11:45 am -2:15 pm |
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M. PERSONNEL
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___ |
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M.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: •Makenzie Harper: Teacher/Aide |
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M.2. Approve Department Chairpersons
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following staff as Department Chairpersons, for the 2020/2021 school year as per negotiated contract: Department/Staff Member/Stipend Language Arts Literacy K-8/Deborah Zdepski/$1,670 Mathematics K-8/Stephanie Kane/Sarah Tainow/$835 each Physical Education/Health K-8/Betsy Nush/$1,670 PreSchool/Meredith Glass/$1,670 Science K-8/Carolyn Grundhauser/$1,670 Social Studies K-8/Sandra Ozgar/$1,670 World Language K-8/Kelly Hedlund/$1,670 Visual/Performing Arts/Dance K-8/Tom Welsh/$1,670 |
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M.3. Rescind ESY (Virtual) Personnel
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education rescinds 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
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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M.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 not exceed 4.5 hours daily Monday-Thursday. Special Education Teacher
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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M.5. Approve Movement on Salary Guide
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Sarah Tainow's movement on the salary guide from 20 MA ($77,513) to 20 MA +30 ($79,875) effective September 1, 2020 as per HTEA Contract. |
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M.6. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the resignation of Ms. Linda Bellini (Cafeteria Aide), with regret effective August 10, 2020. |
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M.7. Approve Aides to Ride School Bus.
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all current employed Special Education Aides as supportive transportation aides for students with disabilities as per requirements set forth in the student's IEP, and as directed by the Supervisor of Special Services. |
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M.8. Approve Staff Members as Chaperones
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all employed teachers, aides, clerks and secretaries with certification or substitute certification to act as chaperones for school activities as per negotiated contract. |
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M.9. Approve Principal Evaluation Framework
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Multidimensional Principal Performance Rubric, Lerner-Centered Initiatives, Ltd. to evaluate the building principal for the 2020-2021 school year. |
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M.10. Approve Danielson Framework for Teaching Evaluation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Danielson Framework for Teaching as the model for teacher evaluation for the 2020-2021 school year. |
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M.11. Approve Annual Summative Teacher Evaluation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Annual Summative for the Teacher Evaluation for the 2020-2021 school year. |
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M.12. Approve Observation/Evaluation Tools for Non Teaching Staff Members
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves observation/evaluation tools for the following non teaching staff members for the 2020-2021 school year: •Guidance Counselor •Social Worker •School Psychologist •Learning Consultant •Nurse •Media Specialist •Aide •Educational Technology Coordinator/Integration Specialist |
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M.13. 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 for the 2020-2021 school year: •Allison Nickel, Occupational Therapist: $53,000 (.63 FTE 23 hours per week) •Maryann Huzar, Physical Therapist: $24,000 (.16 FTE 6 hours per week) |
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M.14. Approve Media Specialist Teacher Shared Services Contract with Bloomsbury Board of Education
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves Shared Services contract for Media Specialist Teacher with Bloomsbury Board of Education. The Annual contract is for $775.16, from September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. |
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N. 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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N.1. 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 Policies and Regulations: •P 2270 (Religion in Schools) •P 2431.3 (Heat Participation Policy for Student - Athlete Safety) •P 2622 (Student Assessment) •P & R 5111 (Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Students) •P & R 5200 (Attendance) •P & R 5320 (Immunization) •P & R 5330.04 (Administering an Opioid Antidote) •P 5610 (Suspension) •R 5610 (Suspension Procedure) •P 5620 (Expulsion) •P & R 8320 (Personnel Records) |
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N.2. Approve Adoption of Policy
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the second reading and adoption of the following Policy: •P 1648 (Restart and Recovery Plan) •P 1649 (Federal Families First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Act) |
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N.3. Approve Adoption of Policy
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the first reading, second reading and adoption of the following Policy: •P 1648.02 (Remote Learning Options for Families) •P 1648.03 (Restart and Recovery Plan -Full Time Remote Instruction) |
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O. 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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O.1. Accept FY20 Extraordinary Aid and Approve FY21 Appropriation.
RESOLVED,upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education accept FY20 Extraordinary Aid and appropriate it to the follow account:Account 11-000-217-320-000-000 Extraordinary Special Ed Services:$98,398 WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-13.3(d)6 provides that a District Board of Education may at any time without Commissioner approval appropriate surplus generated from state revenue, such as extraordinary aid, that has been excluded from the excess surplus calculation, in the prior year, and; WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education has received $ 98,398.00 of Extraordinary Aid for 2019-2020; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Holland Township Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the District’s Business Administrator to make the transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. |
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O.2. Approve and Accept Submission of ESSSR Digital Divide Grant RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves and accepts the submission of CARES Act Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds Allocations and Application for Digital Divide Grant. Holland Township School has been tentatively awarded $11,727.00 from this program.
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O.3. Approve Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI) Contract for 2020-2021 (FY21) School Year
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Education Level 2 Contact with CBVI for the FY21 school year not to exceed $5,000 for SID #4738866897 for required services. |
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O.4. Approve 2020-2021 (FY21) Itinerant Services Contract with Mountain Lakes BOE
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the FY21 Itinerant Services for Students with Hearing Loss FY21 contract with Mountain Lakes Board of Education for SID# 4902310234 for $6,270. |
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O.5. Approve 2020-2021 (FY21) Licensed Practical Nursing Services Agreement with Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission (HCESC).
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the FY21 Licensed Practical Nursing Services Ageeement with HCESC. HCESC will provide services, as needed, to Holland Township School at a rate of $40.00 per hour. |
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O.6. Accept 2020-2021 (FY21) REAP Grant Award.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education accepts award of the 2020-2021 REAP Grant in the amount of $47,099 to be utilized during the period July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. |
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P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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Q. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
The Holland Township Board of Education welcomes input from public entities and/or private persons as described in Policy #0167. At the discretion of the presiding officer, comments may be limited to three minutes in length. |
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R. EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS the “Open Public Meetings Act” (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Holland now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: __Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order __Purchase Property _ Personnel Matters __Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student __Investigation into Violations of Law __Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit __Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding __School/Public Security _ Collective Bargaining _ Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation And be it further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required. |
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R.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________. |
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R.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at __________. |
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S. ADJOURNMENT
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S.1. Motion to Adjourn
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ________. |
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