February 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Work Session
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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 work session 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. OATH OF OFFICE
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D.1. Members to the Holland Township Board of Education for:
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E. ROLL CALL
Curry Davis Friend Giovannetti Hawrylo Schleicher Warren |
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F. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION ITEMS
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G. 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 _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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G.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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G.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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H. CONSENT AGENDA - DISCUSSION ONLY
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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H.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following minutes: January 27, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes Janaury 27, 2026 Excutive 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 January 28, 2026 thru February 24, 2026 check numbers ____ thru ____ in the amount of _______. |
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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 January 31, 2026 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 Janaurty 31, 2026 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 Janaury 31, 2026 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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I. 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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J. EDUCATION - DISCUSSION ONLY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Warren_____Curry_____Davis_____ |
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J.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 January 22, 2026 - February 11, 2026 and affirms the actions of the administration. (1 investigation, 0 found to be HIB). (School Year 2025-2026 9 total investigations, 2 found to be HIB) |
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J.2. Approve Monthly Security Drills
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the monthly Security Drills for February 2026. |
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J.3. Accept Students
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the following employees students for the 2026- 2027 school year tuition free per Policy 5111
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J.4. 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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J.5. Approve Athletic Schedule
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Softball and Baseball schedules for the 2025-2026 school year. The schedules are subject to change due to rescheduling and post season competition. |
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J.6. Approve the Acceptance of Donation from Spence Sound & Stage
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts a donation of school auditorium lighting from the Mr. Dave Spence - Spence Sound & Stage, LLC. The Board recognizes and thanks the Mr. Dave Spence - Spence Sound & Stage, LLC for his continued and generous support of our school district. |
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K. PERSONNEL- DISCUSSION ONLY
Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Warren_____Curry_____Davis_____ |
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K.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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K.2. Accept Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts with regret the resignation of Employee #701 effective June 30, 2026 for purposes of retirement. |
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L. POLICY - DISCUSSION ONLY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Warren_____Curry_____Davis_____ |
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L.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:
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M. FINANCE AND FACILITIES - DISCUSSION ONLY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Warren_____Curry_____Davis_____ |
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M.1. Approve Child Study Team Shared Services Contract with Delaware Valley HS Board of Education
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves an agreement with Delaware Valley Regional High School to provide LDTC Services effective March 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026. FURTHER RESOLVED The fee schedule is as follows:
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M.2. Approve Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program Waiver
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the waiver of of requirements for Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program as the District has fewer than 40 students who participate. |
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N. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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N.1. General
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N.2. Budget
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O. 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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P. ADJOURNMENT
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P.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 ________. |