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Meeting Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
A.1. Deborah Olah
B. FLAG SALUTE
C. WELCOME
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. 
D. ELECTION RESULTS ANNOUNCED
D.1. The results of the November 2023 Election, held on November 7, 2023 as reported by the Board Secretary are: Election of Board Members: Members to the Holland Township Board of Education for:

(2) 3-Year Terms, December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2026
  • John Uderman
  • Nickolas Moustakas
(1) 1-Year Unexpired Term, December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024
  • Tom Friend
E. CORRESPONDENCE
F. OATH OF OFFICE
F.1. Members to the Holland Township Board of Education for:
  • (2) 3-Year Term, December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2026
    • Nickolas Moustakas
    • Vacant
  • (1) 1-Year Term, December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024
    • Tom Friend
G. ROLL CALL 
Board Members: Terms and Expiration:
Davis___12/31/2025
Friend___12/31/24
Giovannetti____12/31/25
Moustakas___12/31/26
Muller___12/31/24
Walker___12/31/24
H. ORGANIZATION MEETING 
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote:
Davis______Friend_____Giovannetti______Moustakas___Muller_____Walker______
H.1. Nominations/Election of Board President
Board Secretary to call for nominations for Board President Motion made by _____, seconded by _____, __________ was nominated for the position of Board President.

There being no further nominations for Board President, the nominations were closed on a motion by ________, and a second by ________.

Open Roll Call Vote: N.J.S.A. 10:4-14 requires that the public be able to ascertain how each Board Member votes and the Minutes of the meeting must reflect said votes.

Roll Call Vote:
Davis______Friend_____Giovannetti______Moustakas___Muller_____Walker______
H.2. Nominations for Vice President
Board Secretary relinquishes the chair to newly-elected President ________ to call for nominations for Vice President.

Motion made by ______, seconded by _____, _________was nominated for the position of Vice President. There being no further nominations for Vice President, the nominations were closed on a motion by ____, and a second by ______.

Open Roll Call Vote: N.J.S.A. 10:4-14 requires that the public be able to ascertain how each Board Member votes and the Minutes of the meeting must reflect said votes.

Roll Call Vote:
Davis______Friend_____Giovannetti______Moustakas___Muller_____Walker______
H.3. Appointment of Board Representatives:
Motion made by ____, seconded by _____, ______were nominated for the positions of ______________________.

Affirmative vote AYES______ NAYES_________ ABSTENTIONS__________

Motion ______ in voice vote

Hunterdon County ESC, _______
Alternate HCESC, ________
Hunterdon County School Boards Association, ________
Alternate HCSBA, ________
New Jersey School Boards Association, ________
Alternate NJSBA, ________
HTS PTO Representative, ________
Alternate HTS PTO Alternate, ________
H.4. Approve Affirmation of Actions Taken at the April 25, 2023 Board of Education Meeting: 2023/2024 School Organization
Motion by _____, seconded by _____, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves affirmation of actions taken at April 25, 2023 Board of Education Meeting: 2023/2024 School Organization or any action taken at a later date. 

BE IT RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the affirmation of the following actions taken at the April 25, 2023 Board of Education Meeting: ·
  • Annual Contracts and Agreements: 2023/2024
  • Annual Curriculum and Educational Programs: 2023/2024 
  • Annual 2023/2024 Official Newspapers
  • Depositories for School Funds 2023/2024 
  • Tax Shelter Annuity Companies/Brokers 2023/2024 
  • Transfer of Funds 2023/2024 
  • Annual Appointment of Officers/Appointments: 2023/2024 
  • Professional Services Contracts: 2023/2024 
  • Auditing, Architectural, Legal, Health · Special Education Related Services Contracts 2023/2024 
  • Maintenance Services Contracts 2023/2024 
  • Cooperative Pricing Agreement with Hunterdon County Education Services Commission 2023/2024
  • Cooperative Pricing Agreement with Middlesex Regional Education Services Commission 2023/2024
  • Petty Cash Account 2023/2024 
  • Authorization to Implement the 2023/2024 Budget 
  • Insurance Agents of Record 2023/2024 
  • Adoption of Annual Rules, Policies and By-Laws: 2023/2024
H.5. Approve Board of Education Annual Notice of Monthly Meetings
Motion by ____, seconded by _____, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves Board of Education annual notice of monthly meetings.

RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education, pursuant to Chapter 231, PAL (Open Public Meeting Act) does hereby proclaim the public meetings of the Holland Township Board of Education;

FURTHER RESOLVED that notice is hereby given that the Holland Township Board of Education will conduct the annual regular and workshop meetings according to the schedule below. The meetings will convene at 7:00 pm. All meetings will be conducted in the main auditorium of the Holland Township School, 714 Milford Warren Glen Road, Milford, NJ, unless posted otherwise;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the purpose of the Regular and Workshop Meetings shall be the normal conduct of business of the Holland Township Board of Education and any other items brought to the Board’s attention by the Board Members, Board Attorney, Superintendent, and Business Administrator/Board Secretary; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the notices of meetings will be posted in the official publications, main hall of the school and posted on the District website.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education will meet on the following dates:

Regular Monthly Meeting Schedule
January 2, 2024 Reorganization Meeting
January 24, 2024
February 27, 2024
March 26, 2024
April 23, 2024 Annual School Organization/Regular Meeting
May 28, 2024
June 25, 2024
August 27, 2024
September 24, 2024
October 29, 2024
November 26, 2024
December 17, 2024
January 7, 2025 Annual Board of Education Reorganization

Work Session Meeting Schedule
February 20, 2024
March 19, 2024
April 16, 2024
May 21, 2024
June 18, 2024
August 20, 2024
September 17, 2024
October 15, 2024
November 19, 2024
December 10, 2024

Meetings are open to the public. Official action may be taken.

Roll Call Vote:
Davis______Friend_____Giovannetti______Moustakas___Muller_____Walker______
H.6. Approve School Funds Investor 23-24
Motion by _________, seconded by_________upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education designates the School Funds Investor as the Business Administrator pursuant to 17:12B-241 for 2023-2024.
H.7. Authorize Bid/Quote Thresholds
Motion by___________, seconded by _____
WHEREAS, Teresa O'Brien, School Business Administrator 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 set the bid threshold amount for school districts with a Qualified Purchasing Agent at $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 Teresa O'Brien ,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.
 

 
H.8. Approve State Contracts 2023/2024
Motion by _______, seconded by________upon the recommendation of the Superintendent

WHEREAS, Title 18A:18A-10 provides that, a board of education without advertising for bids, or after having rejected all bids obtained pursuant to advertising, therefore, by resolution may purchase any goods or services pursuant to a contract or contracts for such goods or services entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property, and;

WHEREAS, the Holland Township School District has the need, on a timely basis, to procure goods and services utilizing state contracts, and;

WHEREAS, the Holland Township School District desires to authorize its purchasing agent to make any and all purchases necessary to meet the needs of the school district throughout the school year.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Holland Township School District Board of Education does hereby authorize Teresa O’Brien, the district purchasing agent to make purchases of goods and services entered into on behalf by the State of New Jersey, Division of Purchase and Property utilizing its approved state contract vendor list.

I. EDUCATION
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote:
Davis______Friend_____Giovannetti______Moustakas___Muller_____Walker______
I.1. Approve Memorandums of Agreements
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Memorandums of Agreements:
  • 2023-2024 Uniformed State Memorandum of Agreement between Holland Township School District, Holland Township Police Department and Law Enforcement Officials
  • 2023-2024 Memorandum of Agreement between Holland Township School District, Holland Township Police Department and Law Enforcement Officials Regarding 18A:41-9 Access to School Surveillance Equipment
  • School Resource Officer Program Agreement
J. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
J.1. Board Vacancy
J.2. Regionalization Update
K. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
Please approach the podium, state your name, and address your comments to the board president.  Because this is a meeting at which the board needs to conduct its business, each member of the public will be limited to three minutes.  And please refrain from abusive, obscene, or defamatory remarks; we expect that everyone will hold themselves to the highest level of professional courtesy and personal respect, given our shared interests and goals. Please remember that the board has an obligation to protect the privacy of district employees and students.
L. 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.
L.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 _________.
L.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  __________.
M. ADJOURNMENT
M.1. Motion to Adjourn
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ________.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Reorganization Meeting
Subject:
A. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
A.1. Deborah Olah
Subject:
B. FLAG SALUTE
Subject:
C. WELCOME
Welcome to a meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Holland. Please be advised that this and all meetings of the Board are open to the public and media, consistent with the Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975); and that advance notice as required therein has been provided.  This is a regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Holland at which formal action may be taken.  The public will have an opportunity to be heard as indicated on the Agenda, at points in the meeting provided for the public to address the Board. 
Subject:
D. ELECTION RESULTS ANNOUNCED
Subject:
D.1. The results of the November 2023 Election, held on November 7, 2023 as reported by the Board Secretary are: Election of Board Members: Members to the Holland Township Board of Education for:

(2) 3-Year Terms, December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2026
  • John Uderman
  • Nickolas Moustakas
(1) 1-Year Unexpired Term, December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024
  • Tom Friend
Subject:
E. CORRESPONDENCE
Subject:
F. OATH OF OFFICE
Subject:
F.1. Members to the Holland Township Board of Education for:
  • (2) 3-Year Term, December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2026
    • Nickolas Moustakas
    • Vacant
  • (1) 1-Year Term, December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024
    • Tom Friend
Subject:
G. ROLL CALL 
Board Members: Terms and Expiration:
Davis___12/31/2025
Friend___12/31/24
Giovannetti____12/31/25
Moustakas___12/31/26
Muller___12/31/24
Walker___12/31/24
Subject:
H. ORGANIZATION MEETING 
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote:
Davis______Friend_____Giovannetti______Moustakas___Muller_____Walker______
Subject:
H.1. Nominations/Election of Board President
Board Secretary to call for nominations for Board President Motion made by _____, seconded by _____, __________ was nominated for the position of Board President.

There being no further nominations for Board President, the nominations were closed on a motion by ________, and a second by ________.

Open Roll Call Vote: N.J.S.A. 10:4-14 requires that the public be able to ascertain how each Board Member votes and the Minutes of the meeting must reflect said votes.

Roll Call Vote:
Davis______Friend_____Giovannetti______Moustakas___Muller_____Walker______
Subject:
H.2. Nominations for Vice President
Board Secretary relinquishes the chair to newly-elected President ________ to call for nominations for Vice President.

Motion made by ______, seconded by _____, _________was nominated for the position of Vice President. There being no further nominations for Vice President, the nominations were closed on a motion by ____, and a second by ______.

Open Roll Call Vote: N.J.S.A. 10:4-14 requires that the public be able to ascertain how each Board Member votes and the Minutes of the meeting must reflect said votes.

Roll Call Vote:
Davis______Friend_____Giovannetti______Moustakas___Muller_____Walker______
Subject:
H.3. Appointment of Board Representatives:
Motion made by ____, seconded by _____, ______were nominated for the positions of ______________________.

Affirmative vote AYES______ NAYES_________ ABSTENTIONS__________

Motion ______ in voice vote

Hunterdon County ESC, _______
Alternate HCESC, ________
Hunterdon County School Boards Association, ________
Alternate HCSBA, ________
New Jersey School Boards Association, ________
Alternate NJSBA, ________
HTS PTO Representative, ________
Alternate HTS PTO Alternate, ________
Subject:
H.4. Approve Affirmation of Actions Taken at the April 25, 2023 Board of Education Meeting: 2023/2024 School Organization
Motion by _____, seconded by _____, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves affirmation of actions taken at April 25, 2023 Board of Education Meeting: 2023/2024 School Organization or any action taken at a later date. 

BE IT RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the affirmation of the following actions taken at the April 25, 2023 Board of Education Meeting: ·
  • Annual Contracts and Agreements: 2023/2024
  • Annual Curriculum and Educational Programs: 2023/2024 
  • Annual 2023/2024 Official Newspapers
  • Depositories for School Funds 2023/2024 
  • Tax Shelter Annuity Companies/Brokers 2023/2024 
  • Transfer of Funds 2023/2024 
  • Annual Appointment of Officers/Appointments: 2023/2024 
  • Professional Services Contracts: 2023/2024 
  • Auditing, Architectural, Legal, Health · Special Education Related Services Contracts 2023/2024 
  • Maintenance Services Contracts 2023/2024 
  • Cooperative Pricing Agreement with Hunterdon County Education Services Commission 2023/2024
  • Cooperative Pricing Agreement with Middlesex Regional Education Services Commission 2023/2024
  • Petty Cash Account 2023/2024 
  • Authorization to Implement the 2023/2024 Budget 
  • Insurance Agents of Record 2023/2024 
  • Adoption of Annual Rules, Policies and By-Laws: 2023/2024
Subject:
H.5. Approve Board of Education Annual Notice of Monthly Meetings
Motion by ____, seconded by _____, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves Board of Education annual notice of monthly meetings.

RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education, pursuant to Chapter 231, PAL (Open Public Meeting Act) does hereby proclaim the public meetings of the Holland Township Board of Education;

FURTHER RESOLVED that notice is hereby given that the Holland Township Board of Education will conduct the annual regular and workshop meetings according to the schedule below. The meetings will convene at 7:00 pm. All meetings will be conducted in the main auditorium of the Holland Township School, 714 Milford Warren Glen Road, Milford, NJ, unless posted otherwise;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the purpose of the Regular and Workshop Meetings shall be the normal conduct of business of the Holland Township Board of Education and any other items brought to the Board’s attention by the Board Members, Board Attorney, Superintendent, and Business Administrator/Board Secretary; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the notices of meetings will be posted in the official publications, main hall of the school and posted on the District website.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education will meet on the following dates:

Regular Monthly Meeting Schedule
January 2, 2024 Reorganization Meeting
January 24, 2024
February 27, 2024
March 26, 2024
April 23, 2024 Annual School Organization/Regular Meeting
May 28, 2024
June 25, 2024
August 27, 2024
September 24, 2024
October 29, 2024
November 26, 2024
December 17, 2024
January 7, 2025 Annual Board of Education Reorganization

Work Session Meeting Schedule
February 20, 2024
March 19, 2024
April 16, 2024
May 21, 2024
June 18, 2024
August 20, 2024
September 17, 2024
October 15, 2024
November 19, 2024
December 10, 2024

Meetings are open to the public. Official action may be taken.

Roll Call Vote:
Davis______Friend_____Giovannetti______Moustakas___Muller_____Walker______
Subject:
H.6. Approve School Funds Investor 23-24
Motion by _________, seconded by_________upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education designates the School Funds Investor as the Business Administrator pursuant to 17:12B-241 for 2023-2024.
Subject:
H.7. Authorize Bid/Quote Thresholds
Motion by___________, seconded by _____
WHEREAS, Teresa O'Brien, School Business Administrator 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 set the bid threshold amount for school districts with a Qualified Purchasing Agent at $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 Teresa O'Brien ,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.
 

 
Subject:
H.8. Approve State Contracts 2023/2024
Motion by _______, seconded by________upon the recommendation of the Superintendent

WHEREAS, Title 18A:18A-10 provides that, a board of education without advertising for bids, or after having rejected all bids obtained pursuant to advertising, therefore, by resolution may purchase any goods or services pursuant to a contract or contracts for such goods or services entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property, and;

WHEREAS, the Holland Township School District has the need, on a timely basis, to procure goods and services utilizing state contracts, and;

WHEREAS, the Holland Township School District desires to authorize its purchasing agent to make any and all purchases necessary to meet the needs of the school district throughout the school year.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Holland Township School District Board of Education does hereby authorize Teresa O’Brien, the district purchasing agent to make purchases of goods and services entered into on behalf by the State of New Jersey, Division of Purchase and Property utilizing its approved state contract vendor list.

Subject:
I. EDUCATION
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote:
Davis______Friend_____Giovannetti______Moustakas___Muller_____Walker______
Subject:
I.1. Approve Memorandums of Agreements
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Memorandums of Agreements:
  • 2023-2024 Uniformed State Memorandum of Agreement between Holland Township School District, Holland Township Police Department and Law Enforcement Officials
  • 2023-2024 Memorandum of Agreement between Holland Township School District, Holland Township Police Department and Law Enforcement Officials Regarding 18A:41-9 Access to School Surveillance Equipment
  • School Resource Officer Program Agreement
Subject:
J. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
Subject:
J.1. Board Vacancy
Subject:
J.2. Regionalization Update
Subject:
K. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
Please approach the podium, state your name, and address your comments to the board president.  Because this is a meeting at which the board needs to conduct its business, each member of the public will be limited to three minutes.  And please refrain from abusive, obscene, or defamatory remarks; we expect that everyone will hold themselves to the highest level of professional courtesy and personal respect, given our shared interests and goals. Please remember that the board has an obligation to protect the privacy of district employees and students.
Description:
The Holland Township Board of Education welcomes input from public entities and/or private persons as described in Policy #0167.  At the discretion of the presiding officer, comments may be limited to three minutes in length.
Subject:
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION 
WHEREAS the “Open Public Meetings Act” (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it

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

__Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order
__Purchase Property
__Personnel Matters
__Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student
__Investigation into Violations of Law
__Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit
__Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding
__School/Public Security
__Collective Bargaining
__Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation

And be it further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required.
Subject:
L.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________.
Subject:
L.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at  __________.
Subject:
M. ADJOURNMENT
Subject:
M.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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