August 23, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. FLAG SALUTE

C. WELCOME

D. ROLL CALL
Bartruff, Jr.      
Davis___
Hance___
Martin       
McGuire___
Muller___
Walker___

E. CORRESPONDENCE 

E.1. Thank You - Carolyn Grundhauser

E.2. Resolution - Opposing the Proposed Increases to the School Employees Health Benefits Program

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
__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.

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:

G.1. Approval of Minutes
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board approve the following minutes:

June 21, 2022 Work Session Meeting Minutes
June 28, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
June 28, 2022 Executive Session Meeting Minutes

G.2. Bill List 
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board approve the Bill Lists dated:
June 30, 2022 check numbers 11851 thru NO630 in the amount of $506,558.72
July 31, 2022 check numbers NO320 thru NO728 in the amount of $497,683.80
August 23, 2022 check numbers NO322 thru 12040 in the amount of $444,283.91

G.3. Finance 

1. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board approve the transfers for the month ending June 30, 2022 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, 2022 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, John Trent 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, 2022 and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

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: Bartruff, Jr.___Hance___Martin ___McGuire___Muller___Walker___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 June 13, 2022 – August 12, 2022 and affirms the actions of the administration. (0 investigation, 0 found to be HIB).

L.2. Approve Superintendent's Student Safety Data System Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Student Safety Data System Report for January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022.

L.3. Approve Mentoring Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Mentoring Plan for the 2022-2023 school year

L.4. 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 2022-2023 school year.

L.5. Approve 2022-2023 Pandemic Response Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2022-2023 Pandemic Response Plan

L.6. Approve Athletic Schedule
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Soccer (Boys,Girls & CoEd), Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball (Boys & Girls), Baseball, Softball and Lacrosse (Boys & Girls) schedules for the 2022-2023 school year.The schedules are subject to change due to rescheduling and post season competition.

L.7. Approve Sports Participation Fee
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves a $75 per sport participation fee.

L.8. 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 2022-2023 school year:

•PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)
•S.E.E.D. (The Holland Township Education Foundation)
•BNL Photography
•American Heart Association -Jump Rope for Heart
•Lifetouch Yearbook

L.9. Approve 2023-2027 Mission Statement, Strategic Plan Goals and Objective
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2023-2027 Mission Statement, Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives.

L.10. APPROVE SHELLY KLEIN CONSULTING, READING SPECIALIST
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Shelly Klein Consulting, Reading Specialist for staff Professional Development for the 2022-2023 school year, not to exceed $25,000.

L.11. Approve HTS Health, Safety, and Learning Environment Protocols
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Health, Safety, and Learning Environment Protocols for the 2022-2023 school year.

L.12. Approve HTS LEA Guidance for Chapter 27
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Holland Townships' Local Educational Agency Guidance for Chapter 27 Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Programs for the 2022-2023 School Year.

L.13. Approve Hearts and Hands Professional Development & Educational Consulting, LLC
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Hearts and Hands Professional Development & Education Consulting, LLC Consulting Services to provide Professional Development and Parent Education in Social Emotional Learning through workshop sessions not to exceed $15,000.00 for the 2022/2023 school year.

M. PERSONNEL
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: Bartruff, Jr.___Hance___Martin ___McGuire___Muller___Walker___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 2022-2023 school year:

•Samantha Grundstrom: Teacher/Aide
•Jami Alberalla: Teacher/Aide
•Bryce Parenti: Custodian
•Andrew Galloway: Custodian
•Travis Jones: Custodian

M.2. Approve of Long Term Substitute Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Ms. Jami Alberalla as the Long Term Substitute Teacher to begin on or about September 9, 2022 and ending on or about December 12, 2022.

Ms. Alberalla will be paid as follows: Regular per diem substitute rate of $110.00 per day for the first ten consecutive school days and effective on the eleventh consecutive day in the position, the rate shall be 1.3 times the regular per diem substitute rate ($143.00), and shall be retro-active to the first day. On the 31st consecutive day in the position the per diem amount will be 1/200th of Step 1 of the 2022-2022 HTEA salary guide ($277.60)

M.3. Approve ESY Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all staff and substitutes as a Substitute Teacher/Aides for the Special Education Extended School Year (ESY). The program was in effect from July 5, 2022 – July 28, 2022, 4 days per week, 4 hours per day.

M.4. Approve Home Instruction
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all employed teachers/substitutes for Home Instruction as per the negotiated contract for the 2022-2023 school year.

M.5. Approve Title 1 Tutors
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all employed teachers/substitutes for Title 1 Tutors as per the negotiated contract for the 2022-2023 school year.

M.6. Approve Staff/ESC Paraprofessionals/Substitutes to Ride School Bus
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all current employed Staff/Special Education ESC Paraprofessionals/Substitutes 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.

M.7. Approve Chaperones
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all employed Staff/ESC Paraprofessionals/Substitutes with certification or substitute certification to act as chaperones for school activities as per negotiated contract.

M.8. 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 2022- 2023 school year.

M.9. 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 2022-2023 school year.

M.10. 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 2022-2023 school year.

M.11. 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 2022-2023 school year:

•Guidance Counselor
•Speech Therapist
•Physical Therapist
•Occupational Therapist
•Learning Consultant (LDTC)
•Nurse
•School Psychologist
•Social Worker
•Media Specialist
•Behaviorist
•Educational Technology Coordinator/Integration Specialist

M.12. Approve Volunteer
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Julie Nungester as a volunteer to assist Mrs. Shelli Deckert (Coach) with Cross County Team.

M.13. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the resignation of Ms. Stephanie Kane as CoYearbook Advisor for the 2022-2023.

M.14. Approve Practicum Completion
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Brittany Kollmer to complete her Practicum in School Nursing from Rowan University for one semester beginning September 1, 2022 and ending December 16, 2022. Ms. Kollmer will spend her time in the Nurse's office with Ms. Hirsch.

M.15. Confirm Permission to Hire
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education confirms the Superintendent selection to hire the following position for the 2022/2023 school year:

Full Time Middle School Social Studies Teacher
• Patrick Wynne, Step 1BA, $55,520

Elementary School Teacher
• Taylor Hajcak, Step 2MA, $61,083

Learning Disabilities Teacher - Consultant (LDT-C)
• Erica Calia-Kastell, $96,000

M.16. Approve Summer Enrichment Personnel
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following personnel to work the Summer Enrichment Program: • Jason Kries/Chess Club/$50.20 per hour - 16 hours total

N. POLICY 
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: Bartruff, Jr.___Hance___Martin ___McGuire___Muller___Walker___Davis___

N.1. Approve First Reading of Policies and Regulation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the first reading of the following Policies and Regulation:

• P0163 (Quorum)
• P1511 (Board of Education Website Accessibility)
• P2415 (Every Student Succeeds Act)
• P&R2432 (School Sponsored Publications) - Abolished
• P&R5513 (Care of School Property)
• P5517 (School District Issued Student Identification)
• P5722 (Student Journalism)

N.2. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Policies and Regulations
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the second reading and adoption of the following Policies and Regulations:

• P & R 5410 (Promotion and Retention)

O. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: Bartruff, Jr.___Hance___Martin ___McGuire___Muller___Walker___Davis___

O.1. Approve School Budget Calendar (FY24)
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the School Budget Calendar (FY24).

O.2. Approve Joint Transportation Agreement and Bus Routes for the 2022-2023 School Year.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves 2022-2023 Joint Transportation Agreement between the Holland Township Board of Education and the Delaware Valley Regional High School District in the amount of $440,766.00 for the following transportation routes September 1,2022 through June 30, 2023 and ESY in the amount of $17,214.00.

H01 $43,664
H02 $41,902
H03 $44,140
H04 $39,295
H05 $42,128
H06 $44,420
H07 $45,461
H08 $43,764
H09 $39,140
H10 $56,852

ESY TRANSPORTATION
HEO1 $2,293
HEO2 $4,053
HEO3 $3,412
HSE03 $7,456

FURTHER RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the cost for all the above noted Bus Routes.

O.3. Approve 2022-2023 Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission ESY PreK Teacher Contract
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Hollland Township Board of Education approves the attached FY 23 with HCESC to provide ESY Pre K Teacher services to the Holland Township School per terms and conditions in the attached contract.

O.4. Approve Waiver
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the submission of the "Toilet Room Facilities for Early Intervention, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Classrooms 2022-2023 School Year" and certifies that all requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:26-6.3 and/or 6.4 have been met.

P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS

P.1. Set 2022-2023 District Goals

P.2. Set 2022-2023 Board of Education Goals

P.3. Board Self Evaluation

P.4. Update Policy 5440 - Honoring Student Achievement

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 ________.