Meeting Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. FLAG SALUTE
C. WELCOME
D. ROLL CALL
Curry          
Davis          
Friend          
Giovannetti          
Hawrylo          
Moustakas          
Schleicher          
E. CORRESPONDENCE 
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.
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 _________.
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  __________.
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:

Ayes_____Nayes_____Abstentions_____
G.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following minutes:
January 7, 2025 Reorganization Meeting Minutes
January 28, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes 
Feb. 4, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes 
Feb. 18, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes 
Feb. 18, 2025 Executive Session Board Meeting Minutes 
G.2. Bill List 
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated  March 18, 2025 check numbers 14532 thru  NO 493 in the amount of $987,113.15.
G.3. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending Feb. 28, 2025 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  Feb.28, 2025 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 overexpended and that as of this report sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
3) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary's Teresa O'Brien certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20-
2.13(d), that no line item account has been over expended as of Feb. 28, 2025 and  that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year
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 the instructional needs of the School District or furthers the efficient operation of the School District, and is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent.
  • Jennifer Leap/March 28, 2025/HCSCA Spring Conference/Flemington, NJ/$0
  • Kristen Deniz/March 28, 2025/HCSCA Spring Conference/Flemington, NJ/$0
H. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
J. PRINCIPAL REPORT
K. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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. EDUCATION 
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:


Roll Call Vote: 
Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Moustakas_____Davis_____
L.1. Accept Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying report for February 12, 2025–March 6, 2025, and affirms the actions of the administration. (2 investigations, 2 found to be HIB). (School Year 2024-2025 4 total investigations, 4 found to be HIB)
L.2. Approve School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Statement
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the following statement for the School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill as per 6A:27-11.2;

WHEREAS, on Friday, April 11, 2025 (with a rain date of Thursday, April 10, 2025), the Holland Township School Principal Mrs. Susan Wardell will oversee a school bus emergency evacuation drill for all bus routes. The drill will be held at approximately 12:15 pm (2:15 pm for rain date of April 10, 2025) for both the elementary school students and the middle school students in the front of the school in the bus unloading area.
L.3. Approve 8th Grade Graduation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Tuesday, June 10, 2025 with Wednesday, June 11, 2025 as the Raindate for the 8th Grade graduation. The graduation ceremony will be held at Delaware Valley High School outside the stadium.
L.4. Approve Revision of the 2024/2025 School Calendar
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the revision of the 2024/2025 school calendar as follows:
  • Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - Last Day Students
  • Thursday, June 12, 2025 - Last Staff Day for Staff
  • Friday, June 6, 2025 - Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - Early Dismissal for Students
M. PERSONNEL
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: 
Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Moustakas_____Davis_____
M.1. Approve Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following substitutes for the 2024- 2025 school year:
  • Jared Diefenbach/Custodian
  • Stephanie Kane/Teacher/Aide
M.2. Accept Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts with regret the resignation of Employee #2208 effective June 30, 2025 for the purpose of retirement.
M.3. Approve Student Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mr. Joseph Innamorato as a student teacher (Clinical Practice) from Centenary University
M.4. Approve Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA Leave
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Employee #1879 request (pending physician certification) for unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA leave for the 2024/2025 school year not to exceed 12 weeks on an intermittent basis.
M.5. 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 2024/2025 school year as per negotiated contract. Pending Student Involvement and completion of season:

Position/Staff Member/Stipend
NJHS Advisor (25 Sessions)/Jessika Walters/$1,724
M.6. Approve Set Design Services
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Melissa Bigelli to provide set design services to Drama Club not to exceed $1,200 per show.
M.7. Approve Student Observer
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mia Jones as a student observer (Clinical Practice) from Kutztown University.
N. POLICY 
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: 
Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Moustakas_____Davis_____
N.1. Approve Second Reading and 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:
  • P5111 - Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Students
  • P&R5516 - Use of Electronic Communication Devices
  • P8500 - Food Services
  • P9163 - Spectator Code of Conduct for Interscholastic Events
O. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: 
Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Moustakas_____Davis_____
O.1. Approve 2025-2026 Preschool Expansion Budget
Motion to approve, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the 2025-2026 Preschool Expansion Budget in the amount of $1,175,225 with a local contribution of $162,870.
 
O.2. ADOPTION OF THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026 
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools recommends to the Holland Township Board of Education, to adopt the district’s tentative 2025-2026 budget; and

WHEREAS, upon the adoption of the district’s tentative 2025-2026 budget, administration will provide to the New Jersey Department of Education the district’s tentative 2025-2026 budget and supporting documentation as required by the Commissioner of Education to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for their review and approval; and

WHEREAS, the district’s tentative 2025-2026 budget was prepared to be consistent with the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) focusing on quality performance indicators in all five areas of school district effectiveness; Operations Management, Instruction and Program, Fiscal Management, Personnel and Governance; and

WHEREAS, the district’s tentative 2025-2026 budget was prepared consistent with the district’s Finance Policy 6220 addressing budget preparation, with primary consideration given to educational priorities identified by the Superintendent of Schools; and

WHEREAS, the district’s tentative 2025-2026 budget is designed to carry out the educational plan in a thorough and efficient manner, to maintain school district facilities, and to honor continuing obligations of the district; and

WHEREAS, the district’s tentative 2025-2026 budget evolved primarily from the needs of the schools as expressed by the Principal, the Information Technology Manager, the Supervisor of Building & Grounds, the School Business Administrator and the Superintendent of Schools, and is compatible with approved district plans; and

WHEREAS, the tentative 2025-2026 budget was constructed consistent with the School Funding Reform Act of 2008, under which a district could apply for some tax levy adjustments to cover extraordinary conditions such as, for health benefit cost increase above two (2) percent; an enrollment adjustment, and banked cap, the results which could increase local taxes above the two (2) percent cap; and

WHEREAS, the tentative 2025-2026 budget does not include the adjustment for increased costs of health benefits; and

WHEREAS, the tentative 2025-2026 budget does not include the use of an enrollment adjustment to offset the various costs associated with the increase of students to the district; and

WHEREAS, the tentative 2025-2026 budget does not include the use of previously banked cap, and acknowledges that by not using banked cap $22,401 will expire and $838,169 will continue to be available for future budget years; and

WHEREAS, the following diagram provides a breakdown of the 2025-2026 budget by fund:

General Fund: $13,119,988/Local Tax Levy: $10,977,332
Special Revenue Fund: $1,366,419/Local Tax Levy: $0
Total Base Budget: $14,128,206/Local Tax Levy: $10,977,332

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the tentative budget for the 2025-2026 school year using the 2025-2026 state aid figures and the Secretary to the Board of Education be authorized to submit to the Executive County Superintendent for approval in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:7F-5 and 18A:7F-6; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Holland Township Board of Education affixes/determines that the amount of money necessary to be appropriated for the use of the public schools for the 2025-2026 school year shall be submitted at $13,119,988 in the General Fund and the General Fund local tax levy shall be submitted at $10,977,332; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, to advertise said tentative budget in the Star Ledger in accordance with the form suggested by the New Jersey Department of Education and according to the law; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a public hearing on the budget for the 2025-2026 school year will be held in the main auditorium at the Holland Township School, located at 710 Milford Warren Glen Rd, Milford, NJ on April 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, included in budget line 580, Budgeted Fund Balance-Operating, is $250,000; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, included in the budget line 600, Withdrawal from Capital Reserve - for Local Share in the amount of $416,325 for the purpose of parking lot pavement improvements; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, included in the budget line 630, Withdrawal from Maintenance Reserve in the amount of $47,291 for the purpose of upgrading the technology network infrastructure; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A:5.2(a), the maximum general fund travel allowance for the 2025-2026 for travel shall be established at $20,000, and the maximum regular business travel amount shall not exceed $1,500 per employee. The maximum travel expenditure amount for the current  year is $50,000, of which, $9,597.54 has been spent and $0 is encumbered to date.; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools shall hereby forward to the Commissioner of Education the budget statement, budget statement certification, form A4F (Certification and Report of School Taxes, 2025-2026 school year), supporting documentation, as required by statute and code and make any necessary adjustments to the budget in order to receive approval from the County Office in order to advertise for the public hearing relating to the 2025-2026 budget.
P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
P.1. General
P.2. Budget
Q. 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.
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.
R.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________.
R.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at  __________.
S. ADJOURNMENT
S.1. Motion to Adjourn
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ________.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
A. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
B. FLAG SALUTE
Subject:
C. WELCOME
Description:
Welcome to a meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Holland. Please be advised that this and all meetings of the Board are open to the public and media, consistent with the Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975); and that advance notice as required therein has been provided.  This is a regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Holland at which formal action may be taken.  The public will have an opportunity to be heard as indicated on the Agenda, at points in the meeting provided for the public to address the Board. 
Subject:
D. ROLL CALL
Curry          
Davis          
Friend          
Giovannetti          
Hawrylo          
Moustakas          
Schleicher          
Subject:
E. CORRESPONDENCE 
Subject:
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.
Subject:
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 _________.
Subject:
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  __________.
Subject:
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:

Ayes_____Nayes_____Abstentions_____
Description:

 
Subject:
G.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following minutes:
January 7, 2025 Reorganization Meeting Minutes
January 28, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes 
Feb. 4, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes 
Feb. 18, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes 
Feb. 18, 2025 Executive Session Board Meeting Minutes 
Subject:
G.2. Bill List 
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated  March 18, 2025 check numbers 14532 thru  NO 493 in the amount of $987,113.15.
Subject:
G.3. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending Feb. 28, 2025 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  Feb.28, 2025 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 overexpended and that as of this report sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
3) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary's Teresa O'Brien certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20-
2.13(d), that no line item account has been over expended as of Feb. 28, 2025 and  that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year
Subject:
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 the instructional needs of the School District or furthers the efficient operation of the School District, and is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent.
  • Jennifer Leap/March 28, 2025/HCSCA Spring Conference/Flemington, NJ/$0
  • Kristen Deniz/March 28, 2025/HCSCA Spring Conference/Flemington, NJ/$0
Subject:
H. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
Subject:
I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Subject:
J. PRINCIPAL REPORT
Subject:
K. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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.
Subject:
L. EDUCATION 
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:


Roll Call Vote: 
Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Moustakas_____Davis_____
Subject:
L.1. Accept Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying report for February 12, 2025–March 6, 2025, and affirms the actions of the administration. (2 investigations, 2 found to be HIB). (School Year 2024-2025 4 total investigations, 4 found to be HIB)
Subject:
L.2. Approve School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Statement
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the following statement for the School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill as per 6A:27-11.2;

WHEREAS, on Friday, April 11, 2025 (with a rain date of Thursday, April 10, 2025), the Holland Township School Principal Mrs. Susan Wardell will oversee a school bus emergency evacuation drill for all bus routes. The drill will be held at approximately 12:15 pm (2:15 pm for rain date of April 10, 2025) for both the elementary school students and the middle school students in the front of the school in the bus unloading area.
Subject:
L.3. Approve 8th Grade Graduation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Tuesday, June 10, 2025 with Wednesday, June 11, 2025 as the Raindate for the 8th Grade graduation. The graduation ceremony will be held at Delaware Valley High School outside the stadium.
Subject:
L.4. Approve Revision of the 2024/2025 School Calendar
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the revision of the 2024/2025 school calendar as follows:
  • Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - Last Day Students
  • Thursday, June 12, 2025 - Last Staff Day for Staff
  • Friday, June 6, 2025 - Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - Early Dismissal for Students
Subject:
M. PERSONNEL
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: 
Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Moustakas_____Davis_____
Subject:
M.1. Approve Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following substitutes for the 2024- 2025 school year:
  • Jared Diefenbach/Custodian
  • Stephanie Kane/Teacher/Aide
Subject:
M.2. Accept Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts with regret the resignation of Employee #2208 effective June 30, 2025 for the purpose of retirement.
Subject:
M.3. Approve Student Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mr. Joseph Innamorato as a student teacher (Clinical Practice) from Centenary University
Subject:
M.4. Approve Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA Leave
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Employee #1879 request (pending physician certification) for unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA leave for the 2024/2025 school year not to exceed 12 weeks on an intermittent basis.
Subject:
M.5. 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 2024/2025 school year as per negotiated contract. Pending Student Involvement and completion of season:

Position/Staff Member/Stipend
NJHS Advisor (25 Sessions)/Jessika Walters/$1,724
Subject:
M.6. Approve Set Design Services
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Melissa Bigelli to provide set design services to Drama Club not to exceed $1,200 per show.
Subject:
M.7. Approve Student Observer
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mia Jones as a student observer (Clinical Practice) from Kutztown University.
Subject:
N. POLICY 
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: 
Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Moustakas_____Davis_____
Subject:
N.1. Approve Second Reading and 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:
  • P5111 - Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Students
  • P&R5516 - Use of Electronic Communication Devices
  • P8500 - Food Services
  • P9163 - Spectator Code of Conduct for Interscholastic Events
Subject:
O. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: 
Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Moustakas_____Davis_____
Subject:
O.1. Approve 2025-2026 Preschool Expansion Budget
Motion to approve, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the 2025-2026 Preschool Expansion Budget in the amount of $1,175,225 with a local contribution of $162,870.
 
Subject:
O.2. ADOPTION OF THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026 
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools recommends to the Holland Township Board of Education, to adopt the district’s tentative 2025-2026 budget; and

WHEREAS, upon the adoption of the district’s tentative 2025-2026 budget, administration will provide to the New Jersey Department of Education the district’s tentative 2025-2026 budget and supporting documentation as required by the Commissioner of Education to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for their review and approval; and

WHEREAS, the district’s tentative 2025-2026 budget was prepared to be consistent with the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) focusing on quality performance indicators in all five areas of school district effectiveness; Operations Management, Instruction and Program, Fiscal Management, Personnel and Governance; and

WHEREAS, the district’s tentative 2025-2026 budget was prepared consistent with the district’s Finance Policy 6220 addressing budget preparation, with primary consideration given to educational priorities identified by the Superintendent of Schools; and

WHEREAS, the district’s tentative 2025-2026 budget is designed to carry out the educational plan in a thorough and efficient manner, to maintain school district facilities, and to honor continuing obligations of the district; and

WHEREAS, the district’s tentative 2025-2026 budget evolved primarily from the needs of the schools as expressed by the Principal, the Information Technology Manager, the Supervisor of Building & Grounds, the School Business Administrator and the Superintendent of Schools, and is compatible with approved district plans; and

WHEREAS, the tentative 2025-2026 budget was constructed consistent with the School Funding Reform Act of 2008, under which a district could apply for some tax levy adjustments to cover extraordinary conditions such as, for health benefit cost increase above two (2) percent; an enrollment adjustment, and banked cap, the results which could increase local taxes above the two (2) percent cap; and

WHEREAS, the tentative 2025-2026 budget does not include the adjustment for increased costs of health benefits; and

WHEREAS, the tentative 2025-2026 budget does not include the use of an enrollment adjustment to offset the various costs associated with the increase of students to the district; and

WHEREAS, the tentative 2025-2026 budget does not include the use of previously banked cap, and acknowledges that by not using banked cap $22,401 will expire and $838,169 will continue to be available for future budget years; and

WHEREAS, the following diagram provides a breakdown of the 2025-2026 budget by fund:

General Fund: $13,119,988/Local Tax Levy: $10,977,332
Special Revenue Fund: $1,366,419/Local Tax Levy: $0
Total Base Budget: $14,128,206/Local Tax Levy: $10,977,332

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the tentative budget for the 2025-2026 school year using the 2025-2026 state aid figures and the Secretary to the Board of Education be authorized to submit to the Executive County Superintendent for approval in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:7F-5 and 18A:7F-6; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Holland Township Board of Education affixes/determines that the amount of money necessary to be appropriated for the use of the public schools for the 2025-2026 school year shall be submitted at $13,119,988 in the General Fund and the General Fund local tax levy shall be submitted at $10,977,332; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, to advertise said tentative budget in the Star Ledger in accordance with the form suggested by the New Jersey Department of Education and according to the law; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a public hearing on the budget for the 2025-2026 school year will be held in the main auditorium at the Holland Township School, located at 710 Milford Warren Glen Rd, Milford, NJ on April 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, included in budget line 580, Budgeted Fund Balance-Operating, is $250,000; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, included in the budget line 600, Withdrawal from Capital Reserve - for Local Share in the amount of $416,325 for the purpose of parking lot pavement improvements; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, included in the budget line 630, Withdrawal from Maintenance Reserve in the amount of $47,291 for the purpose of upgrading the technology network infrastructure; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A:5.2(a), the maximum general fund travel allowance for the 2025-2026 for travel shall be established at $20,000, and the maximum regular business travel amount shall not exceed $1,500 per employee. The maximum travel expenditure amount for the current  year is $50,000, of which, $9,597.54 has been spent and $0 is encumbered to date.; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools shall hereby forward to the Commissioner of Education the budget statement, budget statement certification, form A4F (Certification and Report of School Taxes, 2025-2026 school year), supporting documentation, as required by statute and code and make any necessary adjustments to the budget in order to receive approval from the County Office in order to advertise for the public hearing relating to the 2025-2026 budget.
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P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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P.1. General
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P.2. Budget
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Q. 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.
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The Holland Township Board of Education welcomes input from public entities and/or private persons as described in Policy #0167.  At the discretion of the presiding officer, comments may be limited to three minutes in length.
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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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