September 16, 2025 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. ROLL CALL
Curry Davis Friend Giovannetti Hawrylo Moustakas Schleicher |
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E. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION ITEMS
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F. 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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F.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following minutes; August 19, 2025 Work Session Meeting Minutes August 19, 2025 Executive Work Session Meeting Minutes August 26, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes August 26, 2025 Executive Session Meeting Minutes |
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F.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated September 23, 2025 check numbers ____ thru ____ in the amount of _______. |
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F.3. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending August 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 August 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 August 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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F.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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F.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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G. 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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H. EDUCATION - DISCUSSION ONLY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Moustakas_____Davis_____ |
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H.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 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025 and affirms the actions of the administration. (0 investigation, 0 found to be HIB). (School Year 2025-2026 0total investigations, 0 found to be HIB) |
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H.2. Approve Week of Respect - October 6-10, 2025
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education declares the week of October 6-10, 2025 as Week of Respect. |
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H.3. Approve School Violence Awareness Week - October 20-24, 2025
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education declares the week of October 20-24, 2025 as School Violence Awareness Week. |
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H.4. Approve Red Ribbon Week - October 23 - October 31, 2025
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education declares the week of October 23 - October 31, 2025 as Red Ribbon Week |
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H.5. Approve American Education Week - November 17-21, 2025
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education declares the week of November 17-21, 2025 as American Education Week |
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H.6. 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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H.7. Approve School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Statement
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the following statement for the School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill as per 6A:27-11.2; WHEREAS, on Friday, September 19, 2025 (Raindate: Monday, September 22, 2025 - @ 2:15 pm) the Holland Township School will perform a school bus emergency evacuation drill for all bus routes. The drill will be held at approximately 12:15 pm for both the elementary school students and the middle school students in the front of the school in the bus unloading area. |
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I. PERSONNEL- DISCUSSION ONLY
Roll Call Vote: Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Moustakas_____Davis_____ |
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I.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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I.2. Approve Mentors
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following staff members as mentors for the 2025-2026 school year: • Mentor - Employee #1506/Mentee Employee #2214 FURTHER RESOLVED, payments to the mentor and payroll deductions will be processed as per the guidelines in the 2025-2026 Mentoring Plan. |
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I.3. Approve Movement on Salary Guide
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Employee #1514 movement on the salary guide from 20MA ($80,883) to 20MA + 30 ($83,420) retroactive to September 1, 2025 as per HTEA Contract. |
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I.4. Approve Contract Termination Notice
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the contract termination of Employee #2504 effective November 14, 2025, which includes 60 days notices per terms of contract. |
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J. POLICY - DISCUSSION ONLY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Moustakas_____Davis_____ |
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J.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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K. FINANCE AND FACILITIES - DISCUSSION ONLY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Moustakas_____Davis_____ |
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K.1. Approve Joint Transportation 2025-2026 Agreement with Delaware Valley Regional High School for Hunterdon Prep.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2025-2026 joint transportation agreement between the Holland Township Board of Education and the Delaware Valley Regional High School District for transportation to Hunterdon Prep School in the amount of $19,563.00 Route Number 2110 $19,563.00 Student ID 26041 |
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K.2. Approve Joint ESY Transportation 2025-2026 Agreement with Delaware Valley Regional High School for Hunterdon Prep.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the ESY 2025 joint transpiration agreement between the Holland Township Board of Education and the Delaware Valley Regional High School District for ESY transportation to Hunterdon Prep School in the amount of $5,341.00. Route Number HPESY Student ID 26041 |
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K.3. Transfer Agency Interest to General Fund
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education, approves the transfer of accumulated interest in the Payroll Agency Account to the General Fund in the amount of $1,618.45. |
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K.4. Approve Budget Calendar
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the attached Budget Calendar for 2026-2027 (FY27). |
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L. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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M. 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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N. 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 _XPending, 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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N.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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N.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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O. ADJOURNMENT
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O.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 ________. |