June 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Work Session
| Agenda |
|---|
|
A. CALL TO ORDER
|
|
B. FLAG SALUTE
|
|
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.
|
|
D. ROLL CALL
Curry Davis Friend Giovannetti Schleicher Warren |
|
E. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION ITEMS
|
|
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 __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. |
|
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 _________. |
|
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 __________. |
|
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:
|
|
G.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following minutes': May 19, 2026 Work Session Meeting Minutes May 19, 2026 Executive Work Session Meeting Minutes May 26, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes |
|
G.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated May 2026 check numbers ____ thru ____ in the amount of _______. |
|
G.3. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending May 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 May 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'Brian certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d), that no line item account has been over expended as of May 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. |
|
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.
|
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
I. EDUCATION - DISCUSSION ONLY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Warren_____Curry_____Davis_____ |
|
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 May 15, 2026 - June 9, 2026 and affirms the actions of the administration. (2 investigation, 0 found to be HIB). (School Year 2025-2026 12 total investigations, 2 found to be HIB) |
|
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 June. |
|
I.3. Approve NJ QSAC Scores
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the completed NJQSAC review scores:
|
|
I.4. Approve Paul J. Di Sarro Music Scholarship
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Paul J. DiSarro Music Scholarship in the amount of $13,028, $2,000 to be applied towards summer camp 2026 and the remaining $11,028 to be applied to the Music Department. The Board recognizes and thanks the Di Sarro family for their continued and generous support of our school district. |
|
I.5. Approve HTS LEA Guidance for Chapter 27
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Holland Townships' Local Educational Agency Guidance for Chapter 27 Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Programs for the 2026-2027 School Year |
|
I.6. Approve HTS Health Safety and Learning Environment Protocols
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 26-27 HTS Health Safety and Learning Environment Protocols. |
|
I.7. Approve Science Material
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Science material purchase (all prices are approximate):
|
|
J. PERSONNEL- DISCUSSION ONLY
Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Warren_____Curry_____Davis_____ |
|
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 #2303 effective June 30, 2026. |
|
J.2. Reinstate Employee #2306
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education reinstates Employee #2306 as a General Education Teacher effective July 1, 2026. |
|
J.3. Approve Unpaid FMLA Leave
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Employee #503 request for unpaid FMLA leave beginning on or about August 24, 2026 not to exceed 12 weeks.. |
|
J.4. Accept Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts with regret the resignation of Employee #1519 effective June 30, 2026. |
|
J.5. Approve Student Observer
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Shannon Gumulak as a student observer (Clinical Practice) from Western Governors University (WGU) in the Fourth Grade classrooms for a total of 15 hours. |
|
J.6. Approve Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA Leave
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Employee #888 request for unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA leave beginning on or about June 8, 2026 not to exceed 12 weeks on an intermittent basis (pending physician's certification). |
|
J.7. Annual Job Description Reapproval
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education reapproves all current job descriptions for the 2026-2027 school year. |
|
J.8. Approve Unpaid Day
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves one (1) unpaid day for Employee #1879, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. FURTHER RESOLVED that the following payroll check for Employee #1879 will be deducted for her one (1) unpaid day for Wednesday, June 3, 2026. |
|
K. POLICY - DISCUSSION ONLY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Warren_____Curry_____Davis_____ |
|
K.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:
|
|
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_____ |
|
L.1. Approve HVAC ROD Grant Project Reduction
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the change order reduction for the unused contract allowance on the HVAC ROD Grant project. |
|
M. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
|
|
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.
|
|
O. ADJOURNMENT
|
|
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 ________. |