November 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular 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 Friend Giovannetti Hance Moustakas Muller Walker |
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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 __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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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. PRESENTATION
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G.1. BKC CPA, PC Audit Presentation
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H. 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: Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hance_____Muller_____Walker_____Moustakas_____Davis_____
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H.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the minutes of the following: October 15, 2024 Work Session Meeting Minutes October 15, 2024 Executive Works Session Meeting Minutes October 29, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes October 29, 2024 Executive Works Session Meeting Minutes |
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H.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated November 2024. Checks 14189 thru No476 in the amount of $1,331,695.95. |
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H.3. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending October 30, 2024 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 October 30, 2024 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 October 30, 2024 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.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.
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H.5. Approve Staff Summaries of Approved Conferences/Workshops
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the staff summary sheets for BOE approved workshops. |
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I. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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J. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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K. PRINCIPAL REPORT
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L. 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. |
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M. EDUCATION
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hance_____Muller_____Walker_____Moustakas_____Davis_____ |
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M.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 October 23, 2024 - November 12, 2024 and affirms the actions of the administration. (1 investigation, 1 found to be HIB). (School Year 2024-2025 2 total investigations, 2 found to be HIB) |
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M.2. Approve Memorandums of Agreements
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Memorandums of Agreements:
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M.3. Approve Field Trips
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following field trips:
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N. PERSONNEL
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hance_____Muller_____Walker_____Moustakas_____Davis_____ |
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N.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:
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O. POLICY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hance_____Muller_____Walker_____Moustakas_____Davis_____ |
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P. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hance_____Muller_____Walker_____Moustakas_____Davis_____ |
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P.1. Approve contract with The Hunterdon Preparatory Private School
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves a contract with The Hunterdon Preparatory School for student number 26041 in the amount of $47, 000.50. |
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P.2. Approve contract with Delaware Valley Regional High School
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves a transportation contract with Delaware Valley Regional High School for student number 26041 in the amount of $14,563.00. |
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P.3. Accept the Annual Comprehensive Finance Report
Motion to approve the following resolution accepting June 30, 2024 ACFR: RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the June 30, 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) as presented. |
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P.4. Accept the Audit Recommendations :
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the following Audit Recommendations and a negative Corrective Action plan for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024: Recommendations:
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Q. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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Q.1. General
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Q.2. Budget
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R. 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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S. 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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S.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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S.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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T. ADJOURNMENT
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T.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 ________. |