January 27, 2026 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
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.
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D. ROLL CALL
Curry Davis Friend Giovannetti Hawrylo Schleicher |
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E. CORRESPONDENCE/PRESENTATION
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E.1. Norwescap - Thank You
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E.2. Michael Spence & Leadership Club - Heroes
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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 _XInvasion 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: Ayes_____Nayes_____Abstentions_____
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G.1.
Approval of Minutes Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following minutes; December 9, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes January 6, 2026 Reorganization Meeting Minutes |
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G.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated December 10, 2025, check numbers NI215 thru 15386 in the amount of $1,840,458.31. |
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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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 |
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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.
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G.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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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
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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L. EDUCATION
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____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 December 5, 2025 - January 22, 2026 and affirms the actions of the administration. (3 investigations, 0 found to be HIB). (School Year 2025-2026 8 total investigations, 2 found to be HIB) |
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L.2. Approve Monthly Security Drills
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the monthly Security Drills for December 2025 and January 2026. |
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L.3. 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 September 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. |
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L.4. Accept The Greenwich Autism Alliance Grant
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Greenwich Autism Alliance Grant in the amount of $3,000. The grant will be used to bring Jordan Toma to speak at Holland School. The Board recognizes and thanks Greenwich Autism Alliance for their continued and generous support of our school district. |
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L.5. Approve Field Trip
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following field trip:
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M. PERSONNEL
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____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 2025-2026 school year:
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M.2. Approve Job Descriptions
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following job descriptions:
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M.3. Approve Principal/Curriculum Coordinator/504 Coordinator Contract
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board approves executing the contract of employment between the Holland Township Board of Education and Mr. Kristopher J. Boganski, Principal/Curriculum Coordinator/504 Coordinator from on or about March 30, 2026 through June 30, 2026 at a prorated annual salary of $120,000, as per contract terms and conditions. |
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M.4. Annual Appointment of Officers/Appointments - Reappointment
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education appoints the following officials and consultants for 2026:
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N. POLICY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Davis_____ |
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N.1. Approve First Reading of Policies and Regulations
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the first reading of the following Policies and Regulations:
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O. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Davis_____ |
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O.1. Approve Physical Therapy Services Contract
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves a Physical Therapy Services Agreement with Active for Life, LLC for the 2025-2026 school year beginning February 1, 2026. |
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O.2. Approve Child Study Team Shared Services Contract with Bloomsbury Board of Education
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves Shared Services contract for Child Study Team Services with Bloomsbury Board of Education for the 2025-2026 School Year. FURTHER RESOLVED The fee schedule is as follows:
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O.3. Approve Media Specialist Teacher Shared Services Contract with Bloomsbury Board of Education
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves Shared Services contract for Media Specialist Teacher with Bloomsbury Board of Education for the 2026-2027 School Year. FURTHER RESOLVED The Annual contract amount is $939.20, .01 FTE $93,920 |
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O.4. Approve World Language Teacher Shared Services Contract with Bloomsbury Board of Education
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves Shared Services contract for Media Specialist Teacher with Bloomsbury Board of Education for the 2026-2027 School Year. FURTHER RESOLVED The Annual contract amount is $28,302, .04 FTE $70,755 |
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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.
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 ________. |