September 22, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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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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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
Davis___ Hackmann___ Hance___ McGuire___ Muller___ Somers__ Walker___ Witucki ___ |
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E. CORRESPONDENCE
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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 August 25, 2020 meeeting and the Executive minutes of August 25, 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 August 31, 2020 check numbers NO411 thru NO4120 in the amount of $61,273.03 and the Bill List dated September 22, 2020 check numbers 10138 thru 10258 in the amount of $702,866.81. |
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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 August 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 August 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 fiscal year. 3) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary's, Brian McCarthy certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d), that no line item account has been over expended as of August 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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H. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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J. PRINCIPAL REPORT
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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 August 31, 2020 - September 15, 2020 and affirms the actions of the administration. |
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L.2. Approve Week of Respect - October 5-9, 2020
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education declares the week of October 5-9, 2020 as Week of Respect. |
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L.3. Approve School Violence Awareness Week - October 19-23, 2020
9RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education declares the week of October 19-23, 2020 as School Violence Awareness Week |
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L.4. Approve American Education Week - November 16-20, 2020
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education declares the week of November 16-20, 2020 as American Education Week |
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L.5. Approve Red Ribbon Week - October 23-31, 2020
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education declares the week of October 23-31, 2020 as Red Ribbon Week. |
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L.6. Approve Emergency Management and Response Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Emergency Management and Response Plan for the 2020 -2021 school year. |
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L.7. 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 - Early Dismissal - 8:30 am -12:20 pm •PreSchool Full Day - Delayed Opening - 9:50 am -2:15 pm •PreSchool Half Day AM Early Dismissal -8:30 am -10:15 am •PreSchool Half Day AM Delayed Opening-9:50 am -1:30 am •PreSchool Half Day PM Early Dismissal -10:25 am -12:20 pm •PreSchool Half Day PM Delayed Opening -12:35 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: •Isabella Cafro: Teacher and Aide |
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M.2. Rescind Movement on Salary Guide
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education rescinds 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.3. Approve Staff Members for Home Instruction
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all employed teachers for Home Instruction as per the negotiated contract for the 2020-2021 school year. |
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M.4. Approve Cafeteria Aide
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Jessica Theesfeld (pending criminal history) as a Cafeteria Aide for the 2020-2021 school year working Monday - Friday 2 hours and 25 minutes daily) at a rate of $7,297 per year |
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M.5. Approve Staff Members for Detention
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all employed teachers to act as chaperones for Detention as per the negotiated contract for the 2020-2021 school year. |
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M.6. 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: •Physical Therapist •Occupational Therapist |
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M.7. Approve Retirement
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the resignation of Mrs. Joyce Criss (Library Clerk), with regret for the purpose of retirement, effective retroactive to September 16, 2020. |
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M.8. Approve Extra and Co-Curricular Activies Directors
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approved the following staff as extra and co-curricular activies diectors, for the 2020/2021 school year as per negotiated contract: Position/Staff Members/Stipend
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M.9. Approve Unpaid FMLA Leave
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Melanie Byrnes's request (pending physician certification) for unpaid FMLA leave beginning on or about October 28, 2020 not to exceed 12 weeks. |
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M.10. Approve New Substitute Rate
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the new Substitute Rate for Teachers/Aides/Secretaries to $110 effective October 1, 2020. |
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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 Regulation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the bypass of two readings and approves the following Regulations:
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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 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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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 FY21 DIGITAL DIVIDE GRANT
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the FY21 Digital Divide Grant of $11,727.00 |
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O.2. APPROVE PRESCHOOL TUITION CONTRACTS FOR 2020-2021
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Preschool parent paid tuition contracts and accepts the following Preschool students for the 2020-2021 school year. |
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O.3. APPROVE 2020-2021 RECEIVING TUITION CONTRACT WITH ALEXANDRIA TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the attached LLD Receiving Tuition contract with Alexandria Township Schools for the 2020-2021 school year. The contract tuition cost is $18,108 plus related services per IEP of $5,613. |
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O.4. APPROVE FY21 YMCA CONTRACT
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the attached 2020-2021 YMCA After School Program contract. |
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O.6. Approve Educational Service Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) to Provide Instructional Services
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves ESCNJ to provide inpatient instructional services to SID # 1685057558. ESCNJ, through Children's Specialized Hospital, will provide up to 5 hours of instructional services per week at a rate of $69 per hour. |
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O.7. Accept 2019-2020 School Alliance Insurance Fund (SAIF) Safety Incentive Program Award
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the 2019-2020 Safety Incentive Program Award of $2500.00 The district will receive a credit of same toward our 2020-2021 assessment. |
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P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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Q. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
Description:
The Holland Township Board of Education welcomes input from public entities and/or private persons as described in Policy #0167. At the discretion of the presiding officer, comments may be limited to three minutes in length.
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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 ________. |