March 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
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 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 Schleicher Warren |
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E. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION ITEMS
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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 - 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_____
Description:
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G.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following minutes: February 17, 2026 Work Session Meeting Minutes February 17, 2026 Executive Work Session Meeting Minutes February 24, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes February 24, 2026 Executive 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 Feb. 25, 2026 thru March 24, 2026 check numbers ____ thru ____ in the amount of _______. |
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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 February 28, 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 February 28, 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, Brian McCarthy certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d), that no line item account has been over expended as of February 28, 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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G.4. 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. 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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I. 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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I.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 February 11, 2026 - March 11, 2026 and affirms the actions of the administration. (0 investigation, 0 found to be HIB). (School Year 2025-2026 - 9 total investigations, 2 found to be HIB) |
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I.2. Approve Monthly Security Drills
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the monthly Security Drills for the month of March 2026. |
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I.3. Approve Athletic Schedule
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Softball schedule for the 2025-2026 school year. The schedule is subject to change due to rescheduling and post season competition. |
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I.4. 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 Wednesday, April 22, 2026 with a raindate of Thursday, April 23, 2026 the Holland Township School will perform a school bus emergency evacuation drill for all bus routes. The drill will be held at approximately 2:20 pm for both the elementary school students and the middle school students (walkers will be included) in the front of the school in the bus unloading area. |
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I.5. Approve 8th Grade Graduation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Monday, June 8, 2026 with Tuesday, June 9, 2026 as the Raindate for the 8th Grade graduation. The graduation ceremony will be held at Delaware Valley High School outside the stadium. |
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I.6. Approve Revision of the 2025/2026 School Calendar
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the revision of the 2025/2026 school calendar as follows:
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J. PERSONNEL- DISCUSSION ONLY
Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Warren_____Curry_____Davis_____ |
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J.1. Accept Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts with regret the resignation of Employee #2307 effective March 13, 2026. |
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J.2. Approve Leave Replacement
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Ms. Janice Deo Jones as a Leave Replacement starting March 16, 2026 for the 2025-2026 school year waiving Policy #3125. Further Resolved, Ms. Deo Jones will be placed on Step 1 BA of the HTEA salary guide. |
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J.3. Approve Volunteer
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Tadhgh Rainey as a volunteer to assist Mathew Walker (Coach) with Baseball. |
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J.4. Approve Extra and Co-Curricular Activities Directors
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following staff as extra and co-curricular activities directors, for the 2025/2026 school year as per negotiated contract. Pending Student Involvement and completion of season: Position/Staff Member/Stipend Baseball Assistant/$1,300/Jim Muller (pending criminal history and certification) |
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J.5. Approve NJ Family Leave/NJ Family Leave Insurance Program
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Employee #1701 FMLA & NJFLA leave request to begin on or about August 24, 2026. FURTHER RESOLVED Employee #1701 will utilize her sick time (until physician's clearance), accumulated family illness and personal days and then utilize 12 weeks (NJFLA). FURTHER RESOLVED Employee #1701 will extend to unpaid leave until May 28, 2027 with a return to work day of May 31, 2027. |
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J.6. 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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J.7. Approve Library Media Specialist Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the employment, of Ms. Colleen Malley (pending certificate and criminal history) as Library Media Specialist Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. FURTHER RESOLVED, Ms. Malley will be placed on Step 1 MA of the 2026-2027 HTEA Salary guide, $66,530. |
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K. 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. 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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L.1. Award Contract to Turn Key Technologies
Motion by __________, second by ___________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Holland Township Board of Education awards a contract to Turn-Key Technologies for the purchase and installation of technology equipment to replace the access points and licenses for a total of $50,449.25 for which the district has applied for and will accept E-rate funding in the amount of $25,224. |
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L.2. Internet Bandwidth Contract Approval
Motion by _____________, seconded by ____________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Holland Township Board of Education approves a three-year service agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 between Delaware Valley Regional Consortium (Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education shall serve as the Lead Education Authority and Host District) and Service Electric Cable TV, Inc. (Service Provider), Bethlehem, PA, to provide 2Gbps (2000Mbps) Internet Bandwidth with 1Gbps (1000Mbps) point to point transfer for Alexandria Township School District, Holland Township School District, Kingwood Township School District and 100Mbps point to point transfer for Frenchtown Elementary School District and Milford Public School at a monthly cost of $4,300.00
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L.3. Approve Joint Transportation 2025-2026 Agreement with Delaware Valley Regional High School.
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 in the amount of $7860.00. HSE05 $1500.00 Franklin Township School HSE05 $1020.00 Franklin Township School HSE06 $5340.00 Holland Township School |
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L.4. Approve Child Study Team Shared Services Contract with the Frenchtown Board of Education
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves an agreement with the Frenchtown Board of Education to provide LDTC Services effective March 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. FURTHER RESOLVED The fee schedule is as follows: Evaluations: $445 per evaluation Hourly Consultant Rate: $110 per consultant |
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M. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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M.1. SRO Contract
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M.2. Budget
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N. 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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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 ________. |