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Meeting Agenda
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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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D. ROLL CALL
Curry Davis Friend Giovannetti Schleicher Warren |
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E. CORRESPONDENCE
Board Member Candidate Interviews 1. Mr. Floria 2. Mr. Hawley |
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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 __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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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: May 19, 2026 Work Session Meeting Minutes May 19, 2026 Work Session Executive Meeting Minutes May 26, 2026 Regular 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 May 27, 2026 thru June 23, 2026 check numbers 15188 thru NO522 in the amount of $935,729.86.. |
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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 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'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 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 |
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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: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Schleicher_____Warren_____Curry_____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 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) |
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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 the month of June. |
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L.3. Approve NJ QSAC Scores
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the completed NJQSAC review scores:
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L.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. |
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L.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 |
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L.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. |
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L.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):
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L.8. 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 the 2025-2026 school year. |
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M. PERSONNEL
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti____Schleicher_____Warren_____Curry_____Davis_____ |
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M.1. 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 2026/2027 school year as per negotiated contract. Pending Student Involvement and completion of season: Position/Staff Member/Stipend Athletic Director/$4,500/Alan Schedlbauer Backyard Games/$800/Betsy Nush Band/$4,752/Kevin Kuchinsky Basketball - Boys/$4,000/VACANT Basketball - Boys Assistant/$2,400/VACANT Basketball - Girls/$4,000/VACANT Basketball - Girls Assistant/$2,400/VACANT Baseball/$2,500/VACANT Baseball Assistant/$1,300/VACANT Chess Club/ $800/Jason Kries Chorale/$2,376/Matt Bigelli Show Choir/$2,376/Matt Bigelli Computer Club//$2,000/Jason Kries Crafting Club/$1,600/Donna Luzzo Cross Country/$2,300/Shelli Deckert Cross Country Assistant/$800/VACANT Drama Club/$3,500 per show/Matt Bigelli Drama Club Assistant/$2,800 per show/Jennifer Ege Drama Club Set Design/$1,200 per show/Melissa Bigelli FFA/$2,100/VACANT Golf Club/$800/Betsy Nush Helping Hands/$1,000/Melanie Sloyer Intermural Sports/$1,800/John Horak Newsletter/$2,200 (per advisor)/John Horak & Ryan Pfenning NJHS Advisor/$2,100/Nicole Hummer Passport Club/$800/Jason Kries Robotics/$1,800/Jason Kries Science Club/$2,100(per advisor)/Sandy Ozgar & Jessika Walters Soccer - Boys & CoEd/$2,500/Robert Kirschermann Soccer - Boys & CoEd Assistant/$1,300/VACANT Soccer - Girls & CoEd/$2,500/Chris Croasdale Soccer - Girls & CoEd Assistant/$1,300/VACANT Softball/$2,500/VACANT Softball Assistant/$1,300/VACANT Student Council Advisors/$2,100 (per advisor)/Nicole Hummer & Jordan Piazza Technology Student Association (T.S.A.)/$2,200/Jason Kries Tournament of Champions/$2,500 (per advisor) Alyssa Kries & Lori Regep Volleyball/$2,300/Frank Simini Volleyball Assistant/$1,200/VACANT WHTS/$3,800 (per advisor)/Jason Kries & Ryan Pfenning Yearbook Advisor/$3,800/Alyssa Kries |
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M.2. Approve Department Chairpersons
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following staff as Department Chairpersons, for the 2026/2027 school year as per negotiated contract. Department/Staff Member/Stipend Language Arts Literacy/Robin Nugent/$1,670 Mathematics K-8/Lisa Nolan/$1,670 Physical Education K-8/Betsy Nush/$1,670 Science/Nicole Hummer/$1,670 Social Studies/Financial Literacy/Civics K-8/Sandra Ozgar/$1,670 Visual /Performing Arts/Dance K-8/Vacant/$1,670 |
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M.3. 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. |
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M.4. 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. |
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M.5. 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.. |
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M.6. 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. |
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M.7. 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. |
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M.8. 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). |
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M.9. 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. |
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M.10. 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. |
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M.11. Permission to Hire
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education grants the Superintendent permission to hire for any open positions from June 23, 2026 until August 25, 2026. |
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M.12. 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 on or about August 24, 2026 for the 2026-2027 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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M.13. Approve Payment for Unused Personal Business/Family Illness and Sick Days Incentive
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the payment for unused Personal Business Days and Family Illness Days incentive as per HTEA Contract. |
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N. POLICY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Schleicher_____Warren_____Curry_____Davis_____ |
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N.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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O. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Schleicher_____Warren_____Curry_____Davis_____ |
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O.1. Approve Deduct Change order - HVAC ROD Grant Project
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve a deduct change order for the balance of the unused allowance in the amount of $28,868.08 making the final contract amount $713,496.92 with DuMont Mechanical for state project #02-19-2220-060-R501 for HVAC Upgrades. |
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O.2. Approve Transfer of Surplus to Capital Reserve
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves transfer of surplus to capital reserve. WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-1 and NJSA 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by Board resolution, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated current year surplus into a Capital Reserve account at year end, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education has determined that an amount not-to-exceed $600,000 may be available for such purpose of transfer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Holland Township Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the District's School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations |
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O.3. Approve Joint ESY Transportation 2026-2027 Agreement with Delaware Valley Regional High School
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2026-2027 ESY joint transportation agreement between the Holland Township Board of Education and the Delaware Valley Regional High School District in the amount of $12,901.33 HE01 $3081.00 HE02 $3081.00 HE03 $3081.00 HSE04 $3658.33 (Katzenbach) |
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O.4. Rescind ACES Membership for Electric Service Bids |
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O.5. Rescind ACES Membership for Natural Gas Bids |
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O.6. Resolution Urging Relief from Rising Public School Employee Health-Care Costs WHEREAS, at a time of continued fiscal uncertainty and mounting challenges, local boards of education from across the state of New Jersey continue to suffer under the growing crisis posed by the rising cost of health benefits and are desperate for relief; and WHEREAS, despite record levels of state investments in public education, these school districts are facing fiscal pressures similar to those confronting the state budget, including the unsustainable growth in health-care premiums and the mounting insolvency of the state’s public employees health benefits programs; and WHEREAS, both within the School Employees’ Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) and the private market, year-over-year double-digit increases are placing tremendous strain on district budgets and local taxpayers alike; and WHEREAS, Governor Sherrill and legislative leadership have publicly acknowledged the urgent need to address rising health-care costs and the challenges facing the state’s health benefits plans, including both the state and local portions of the State Health Benefits Program and the SEHBP; and WHEREAS, the seriousness of this issue is underscored by the mid-year SEHBP analysis released by the Treasury Department in March 2026, which concluded that “based on these projected losses and building in future trends, active premium rate increases for 2027 are likely to be in the double digits;” and WHEREAS, these projected increases would follow the 31.9 percent premium increase that took effect in January 2026, further exacerbating an overall premium increase of nearly 74 percent in the preceding five years; and WHEREAS, this growth in health-care costs far exceeds inflation, state aid increases and the fiscal capacity of local communities; and WHEREAS, rising health-care premiums are consuming an ever-larger portion of already constrained school district budgets, forcing difficult decisions that directly affect students, staff and educational quality; and WHEREAS, these cost pressures also have significant consequences for taxpayers, as districts are often compelled to utilize the full extent of their available tax levy, even after which many districts remain unable to fully offset these increases due to the constraints of the property tax levy cap, despite the limited health-care exception; and WHEREAS, for the families and students these districts serve, the downstream consequences — including district deficits, program cuts and school closures — mean the loss of community stability, continuity of services, and in many cases, access to the specialized supports that our most vulnerable students depend on; and WHEREAS, these are also precisely the conditions that erode student achievement and weaken the family engagement that is central to strengthening New Jersey's public schools; and WHEREAS, implementing real, sustainable solutions to the rising cost of health benefits and reforming how benefits are delivered through the SEHBP would demonstrate the Governor’s and Legislature’s leadership and continued commitment to New Jersey’s students, educators and families, which directly advances our shared goal of affordability and effective, efficient government for all New Jerseyans. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Holland Township School Board of Education in the county of Hunterdon calls upon the Governor and State Legislature to provide immediate, short-term relief from the unsustainable increased health-care costs experienced by school districts in recent years; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Holland Township School Board of Education in the county of Hunterdon urges the Governor to engage in meaningful engagement with all affected stakeholders to develop and implement practical long-term reforms to the state’s system of delivering health care to its public employees in order to generate meaningful, long-term savings; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Governor Mikie Sherrill, State Treasurer Aaron Binder, Senate President Nicholas Scutari, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, State Senator Douglas Steinhardt, Assemblyman John DiMaio, Assemblyman Erik Peterson and the New Jersey School Boards Association. |
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O.7. Approve Spectrum Support Services, LLC 2026-2027 Agreement
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the agreement with Spectrum Support Services LLC for Psychologist Services at a cost of $110,000. |
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O.8. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOLLAND IN THE COUNTY OF HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF TWO BOND PROPOSAL QUESTIONS TOGETHER WITH AN EXPLANATORY STATEMENT TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTERS AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026
BE IT RESOLVED BY The Board of Education of the Township of Holland in the County of Hunterdon, New Jersey (the “Board”) (not less than a majority of the full membership of the Board concurring) as follows: 1. The following bond Proposals (the "Proposals"), together with the Explanatory Statement (the “Explanatory Statement”), shall be submitted to the legal voters of the School District at the annual School District election (the "Election") to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the purposes hereinafter provided. The forms of the Proposals and Explanatory Statement will read substantially as follows except as otherwise may be set forth herein: BOND PROPOSAL QUESTION NO. 1
The Board of Education of the Township of Holland in the County of Hunterdon, New Jersey (the “Board”) is authorized to (a) undertake various improvements, renovations, alterations and upgrades at the Holland Township School, including but not limited to the replacement of roofing, various HVAC improvements and the replacement of asbestos flooring, including acquisition and installation of fixtures, equipment, and any site work; (b) appropriate $11,550,060 for such improvements; and (c) issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $11,550,060. The final eligible costs for the projects approved by the New Jersey Commissioner of Education are $11,550,060. The projects include $0 for school facility construction elements in addition to the facilities efficiency standards developed by the Commissioner of Education or not otherwise eligible for State support pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-5(g). The State debt service aid percentage will equal 40% of the annual debt service due with respect to the final eligible costs of the projects. The Board of Education is authorized to transfer funds among the projects approved at this election. Do you approve this Bond Proposal Question No. 1? BOND PROPOSAL QUESTION NO. 2
(Bond Proposal Question No. 2 will only go into effect if Bond Proposal Question No. 1 is also approved by the voters at this election.) The Board of Education of the Township of Holland in the County of Hunterdon, New Jersey (the “Board”) is authorized to (a) undertake various improvements, renovations, alterations and upgrades at Holland Township School, including but not limited to window replacement, renovations to bathrooms, lockers, flooring, classrooms, the multi-purpose room and the installation of an alarm, including acquisition and installation of fixtures, furniture, equipment, and any site work; (b) appropriate $4,422,600 for such improvements; and (c) issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,422,600. The final eligible costs for the projects approved by the New Jersey Commissioner of Education are $4,422,600. The projects include $0 for school facility construction elements in addition to the facilities efficiency standards developed by the Commissioner of Education or not otherwise eligible for State support pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-5(g). The State debt service aid percentage is 40% of the annual debt service due with respect to the final eligible costs of the projects. The Board of Education is authorized to transfer funds among the projects approved at this election. Do you approve this Bond Proposal Question No. 2? EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
At this election, the voters of the school district are being asked to consider Bond Proposal Questions No. 1 and No. 2. As set forth above, Bond Proposal Question No. 2 can only go into effect if Bond Proposal Question No. 1 is also approved by the voters at this election, although Bond Proposal No. 1, if approved, can go into effect even if Bond Proposal No. 2 is rejected. If Bond Proposal Questions No. 1 and No. 2 are approved by the voters at this election, the Board of Education will be authorized to undertake various improvements, renovations, alterations and upgrades at Holland Township School, including but not limited to the replacement of roofing, various HVAC improvements, the replacement of asbestos flooring, window replacement, renovations to bathrooms, lockers, flooring, classrooms, the multi-purpose room and the installation of an alarm. The foregoing improvements shall include acquisition of fixtures, furniture, equipment and any site work. The total cost for the projects will be $15,972,660, and the Board of Education will be authorized to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $15,972,660. The final eligible costs for the projects approved by the New Jersey Commissioner of Education are $15,972,660. The projects include $0 for school facility construction elements in addition to the facilities efficiency standards developed by the Commissioner of Education or not otherwise eligible for State support pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-5(g). The State debt service aid percentage is 40% of the annual debt service due with respect to the final eligible costs of the projects. The Board of Education is authorized to transfer funds among the projects approved at this election. 2. The Board hereby approves and adopts the Proposals set forth above and, subject to the approval of the legal voters of the School District, hereby determines to carry out the same as described therein (the “Project”). The Board authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, consistent with any advice received from bond counsel, to revise the Proposals, if necessary, prior to the Election to conform to any applicable legal requirements. 3. The Board hereby acknowledges and confirms that, in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:24-16 and N.J.S.A. 18A:24-17, a Supplemental Debt Statement has been prepared as of the date of this resolution by the Chief Financial Officer of the Township, giving effect to the proposed total authorization of School Bonds of the School District in the maximum amount provided for in the Proposals, and that such Supplemental Debt Statement has been filed in the office of the Township Clerk, and in the office of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary prior to the adoption of this resolution, and will be filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services, State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs prior to the date of the Election. 4. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is hereby authorized and directed, in conjunction with Bond Counsel, to deliver a certified copy of this resolution and such other information as shall be necessary to the County Clerk as required by N.J.S.A. 19:60-2, to request the County Clerk to submit the Proposals to the voters at the Election and to seek the assistance of the county officials and the municipal clerk in conducting the Election. 5. The Board hereby: (i) accepts the determination of Preliminary Eligible Costs as set forth in the letter from the New Jersey Department of Education and not to appeal such determinations made therein; (ii) determines to construct the Project itself; (iii) agrees to locally fund any excess costs, if any; and (iv) delegates the supervision of the Project to the Business Administrator/Board Secretary. 6. Gianforcaro Architects, Engineers & Planners, the School District’s appointed architect for the Project (the “Project Architect”), has heretofore been authorized and delegated the responsibility to prepare the plans and specifications for the Project in consultation with and under the supervision of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, who has been delegated the responsibility to work with the Project Architect for this purposes on behalf of the Board, in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-16, and such authorizations and delegations are hereof reconfirmed. 7. The school administration and such other officers, professionals and agents of the Board as are necessary, including Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., Bond Counsel, and the Project Architect, are each hereby authorized and directed to perform such acts, execute such documents and do such things as are necessary and proper for the submission of the Proposals to the voters of the School District at the Election. 8. This Board hereby makes the following covenants and declarations with respect to obligations determined to be issued by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary through a public offering of private placement or through a conduit borrower on a tax exempt basis. The Board hereby covenants that it will comply with any conditions subsequent imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), in order to preserve the exemption from taxation of interest on its bonds or notes if issued as tax exempt, including, if necessary, the requirement to rebate all net investment earnings on the gross proceeds above the yield on its bonds or notes. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is hereby authorized to act on behalf of the Board to deem the obligations authorized herein as bank qualified for the purposes of Section 265 of the Code, when appropriate. The Board hereby declares its intent to issue bonds or notes in the amount set forth in the Proposals approved by the voters as set forth in Section 1 and to use the proceeds to pay or to reimburse expenditures for the costs of the Projects authorized herein. This resolution is a declaration of intent within the meaning and for the purposes of Treasury Regulations 1.150-2 or any successor provisions of federal income tax law, 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately. |
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O.9. FY 27 ESEA Application |
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O.10. A RESOLUTION OF HOLLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC SUPPLY SERVICES FOR PUBLIC USE ON AN ONLINE AUCTION WEBSITE
WHEREAS, Holland Twp Board of Education has determined to move forward with the EMEX Reverse Auction in order procure electricity for Holland Twp Board of Education; and WHEREAS, the Local Government Electronic Procurement Act (P.L. 2018, c. 156) (the “Act”) authorizes the purchase of electricity supply service for public use through the use of an online auction service; and WHEREAS, Holland Twp Board of Education will utilize the online auction services of EMEX, LLC, a division of Mantis Innovation, an approved vendor pursuant to the Act; and WHEREAS, EMEX, LLC, a division of Mantis Innovation, is compensated for all services rendered through the participating supplier that a contract is awarded to; and WHEREAS, the auction will be conducted pursuant to the Act; and WHEREAS, if the auction achieves a price of $0.10156/ kWh or less for a 12 month term, a price of $0.10208/kWh or less for an 18 month term, a price of $0.10207/ kWh or less for a 24 month term,; Holland Twp Board of Education may award a contract to the winning supplier for the selected term. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Administrator of the Holland Twp Board of Education is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Holland Twp Board of Education any electricity contract proffered by the participating supplier that submits the winning bid in the EMEX Reverse Auction if the auction achieves a price of $0.10156/ kWh or less for a 12 month term, a price of $0.10208/ kWh or less for an 18 month term, a price of $0.10207/ kWh or less for a 24 month term,; Holland Twp Board of Education may award a contract to the winning supplier for the selected term. |
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O.11. A RESOLUTION OF HOLLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF NATURAL GAS SUPPLY SERVICES FOR PUBLIC USE ON AN ONLINE AUCTION WEBSITE
WHEREAS, Holland Twp Board of Education has determined to move forward with the EMEX Reverse Auction in order procure natural gas for Holland Twp Board of Education; and WHEREAS, the Local Government Electronic Procurement Act (P.L. 2018, c. 156) (the “Act”) authorizes the purchase of natural gas supply service for public use through the use of an online auction service; and WHEREAS, Holland Twp Board of Education will utilize the online auction services of EMEX, LLC, a division of Mantis Innovation, an approved vendor pursuant to the Act; and WHEREAS, EMEX, LLC, a division of Mantis Innovation, is compensated for all services rendered through the participating supplier that a contract is awarded to; and WHEREAS, the auction will be conducted pursuant to the Act; and WHEREAS, if the auction achieves a price of $0.8295/therm or less for a 12 month term, a price of $0.86788/therm or less for an 18 month term, a price of $0.835/therm or less for a 24 month term, a price of $0.8459/therm or less for a 36 month term; Holland Twp Board of Education may award a contract to the winning supplier for the selected term. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Administrator of the Holland Twp Board of Education is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Holland Twp Board of Education any natural gas contract proffered by the participating supplier that submits the winning bid in the EMEX Reverse Auction if the auction achieves a price of $0.8295/therm or less for a 12 month term, a price of $0.86788/therm] or less for an 18 month term, a price of $0.835/therm or less for a 24 month term, a price of $0.8459/therm or less for a 36 month term; Holland Twp Board of Education may award a contract to the winning supplier for the selected term. |
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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. |
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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 ________. |
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | June 23, 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
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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 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 Schleicher Warren |
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E. CORRESPONDENCE
Board Member Candidate Interviews 1. Mr. Floria 2. Mr. Hawley |
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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 __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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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: May 19, 2026 Work Session Meeting Minutes May 19, 2026 Work Session Executive Meeting Minutes May 26, 2026 Regular 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 May 27, 2026 thru June 23, 2026 check numbers 15188 thru NO522 in the amount of $935,729.86.. |
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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 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'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 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 |
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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: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Schleicher_____Warren_____Curry_____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 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) |
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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 the month of June. |
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L.3. Approve NJ QSAC Scores
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the completed NJQSAC review scores:
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L.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. |
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L.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 |
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L.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. |
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L.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):
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L.8. 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 the 2025-2026 school year. |
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M. PERSONNEL
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti____Schleicher_____Warren_____Curry_____Davis_____ |
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M.1. 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 2026/2027 school year as per negotiated contract. Pending Student Involvement and completion of season: Position/Staff Member/Stipend Athletic Director/$4,500/Alan Schedlbauer Backyard Games/$800/Betsy Nush Band/$4,752/Kevin Kuchinsky Basketball - Boys/$4,000/VACANT Basketball - Boys Assistant/$2,400/VACANT Basketball - Girls/$4,000/VACANT Basketball - Girls Assistant/$2,400/VACANT Baseball/$2,500/VACANT Baseball Assistant/$1,300/VACANT Chess Club/ $800/Jason Kries Chorale/$2,376/Matt Bigelli Show Choir/$2,376/Matt Bigelli Computer Club//$2,000/Jason Kries Crafting Club/$1,600/Donna Luzzo Cross Country/$2,300/Shelli Deckert Cross Country Assistant/$800/VACANT Drama Club/$3,500 per show/Matt Bigelli Drama Club Assistant/$2,800 per show/Jennifer Ege Drama Club Set Design/$1,200 per show/Melissa Bigelli FFA/$2,100/VACANT Golf Club/$800/Betsy Nush Helping Hands/$1,000/Melanie Sloyer Intermural Sports/$1,800/John Horak Newsletter/$2,200 (per advisor)/John Horak & Ryan Pfenning NJHS Advisor/$2,100/Nicole Hummer Passport Club/$800/Jason Kries Robotics/$1,800/Jason Kries Science Club/$2,100(per advisor)/Sandy Ozgar & Jessika Walters Soccer - Boys & CoEd/$2,500/Robert Kirschermann Soccer - Boys & CoEd Assistant/$1,300/VACANT Soccer - Girls & CoEd/$2,500/Chris Croasdale Soccer - Girls & CoEd Assistant/$1,300/VACANT Softball/$2,500/VACANT Softball Assistant/$1,300/VACANT Student Council Advisors/$2,100 (per advisor)/Nicole Hummer & Jordan Piazza Technology Student Association (T.S.A.)/$2,200/Jason Kries Tournament of Champions/$2,500 (per advisor) Alyssa Kries & Lori Regep Volleyball/$2,300/Frank Simini Volleyball Assistant/$1,200/VACANT WHTS/$3,800 (per advisor)/Jason Kries & Ryan Pfenning Yearbook Advisor/$3,800/Alyssa Kries |
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M.2. Approve Department Chairpersons
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following staff as Department Chairpersons, for the 2026/2027 school year as per negotiated contract. Department/Staff Member/Stipend Language Arts Literacy/Robin Nugent/$1,670 Mathematics K-8/Lisa Nolan/$1,670 Physical Education K-8/Betsy Nush/$1,670 Science/Nicole Hummer/$1,670 Social Studies/Financial Literacy/Civics K-8/Sandra Ozgar/$1,670 Visual /Performing Arts/Dance K-8/Vacant/$1,670 |
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M.3. 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. |
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M.4. 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. |
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M.5. 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.. |
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M.6. 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. |
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M.7. 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. |
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M.8. 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). |
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M.9. 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. |
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M.10. 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. |
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M.11. Permission to Hire
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education grants the Superintendent permission to hire for any open positions from June 23, 2026 until August 25, 2026. |
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M.12. 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 on or about August 24, 2026 for the 2026-2027 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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M.13. Approve Payment for Unused Personal Business/Family Illness and Sick Days Incentive
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the payment for unused Personal Business Days and Family Illness Days incentive as per HTEA Contract. |
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N. POLICY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Schleicher_____Warren_____Curry_____Davis_____ |
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N.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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O. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Schleicher_____Warren_____Curry_____Davis_____ |
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O.1. Approve Deduct Change order - HVAC ROD Grant Project
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve a deduct change order for the balance of the unused allowance in the amount of $28,868.08 making the final contract amount $713,496.92 with DuMont Mechanical for state project #02-19-2220-060-R501 for HVAC Upgrades. |
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O.2. Approve Transfer of Surplus to Capital Reserve
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves transfer of surplus to capital reserve. WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-1 and NJSA 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by Board resolution, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated current year surplus into a Capital Reserve account at year end, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education has determined that an amount not-to-exceed $600,000 may be available for such purpose of transfer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Holland Township Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the District's School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations |
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O.3. Approve Joint ESY Transportation 2026-2027 Agreement with Delaware Valley Regional High School
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2026-2027 ESY joint transportation agreement between the Holland Township Board of Education and the Delaware Valley Regional High School District in the amount of $12,901.33 HE01 $3081.00 HE02 $3081.00 HE03 $3081.00 HSE04 $3658.33 (Katzenbach) |
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O.4. Rescind ACES Membership for Electric Service Bids |
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O.5. Rescind ACES Membership for Natural Gas Bids |
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O.6. Resolution Urging Relief from Rising Public School Employee Health-Care Costs WHEREAS, at a time of continued fiscal uncertainty and mounting challenges, local boards of education from across the state of New Jersey continue to suffer under the growing crisis posed by the rising cost of health benefits and are desperate for relief; and WHEREAS, despite record levels of state investments in public education, these school districts are facing fiscal pressures similar to those confronting the state budget, including the unsustainable growth in health-care premiums and the mounting insolvency of the state’s public employees health benefits programs; and WHEREAS, both within the School Employees’ Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) and the private market, year-over-year double-digit increases are placing tremendous strain on district budgets and local taxpayers alike; and WHEREAS, Governor Sherrill and legislative leadership have publicly acknowledged the urgent need to address rising health-care costs and the challenges facing the state’s health benefits plans, including both the state and local portions of the State Health Benefits Program and the SEHBP; and WHEREAS, the seriousness of this issue is underscored by the mid-year SEHBP analysis released by the Treasury Department in March 2026, which concluded that “based on these projected losses and building in future trends, active premium rate increases for 2027 are likely to be in the double digits;” and WHEREAS, these projected increases would follow the 31.9 percent premium increase that took effect in January 2026, further exacerbating an overall premium increase of nearly 74 percent in the preceding five years; and WHEREAS, this growth in health-care costs far exceeds inflation, state aid increases and the fiscal capacity of local communities; and WHEREAS, rising health-care premiums are consuming an ever-larger portion of already constrained school district budgets, forcing difficult decisions that directly affect students, staff and educational quality; and WHEREAS, these cost pressures also have significant consequences for taxpayers, as districts are often compelled to utilize the full extent of their available tax levy, even after which many districts remain unable to fully offset these increases due to the constraints of the property tax levy cap, despite the limited health-care exception; and WHEREAS, for the families and students these districts serve, the downstream consequences — including district deficits, program cuts and school closures — mean the loss of community stability, continuity of services, and in many cases, access to the specialized supports that our most vulnerable students depend on; and WHEREAS, these are also precisely the conditions that erode student achievement and weaken the family engagement that is central to strengthening New Jersey's public schools; and WHEREAS, implementing real, sustainable solutions to the rising cost of health benefits and reforming how benefits are delivered through the SEHBP would demonstrate the Governor’s and Legislature’s leadership and continued commitment to New Jersey’s students, educators and families, which directly advances our shared goal of affordability and effective, efficient government for all New Jerseyans. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Holland Township School Board of Education in the county of Hunterdon calls upon the Governor and State Legislature to provide immediate, short-term relief from the unsustainable increased health-care costs experienced by school districts in recent years; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Holland Township School Board of Education in the county of Hunterdon urges the Governor to engage in meaningful engagement with all affected stakeholders to develop and implement practical long-term reforms to the state’s system of delivering health care to its public employees in order to generate meaningful, long-term savings; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Governor Mikie Sherrill, State Treasurer Aaron Binder, Senate President Nicholas Scutari, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, State Senator Douglas Steinhardt, Assemblyman John DiMaio, Assemblyman Erik Peterson and the New Jersey School Boards Association. |
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O.7. Approve Spectrum Support Services, LLC 2026-2027 Agreement
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the agreement with Spectrum Support Services LLC for Psychologist Services at a cost of $110,000. |
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O.8. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOLLAND IN THE COUNTY OF HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF TWO BOND PROPOSAL QUESTIONS TOGETHER WITH AN EXPLANATORY STATEMENT TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTERS AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026
BE IT RESOLVED BY The Board of Education of the Township of Holland in the County of Hunterdon, New Jersey (the “Board”) (not less than a majority of the full membership of the Board concurring) as follows: 1. The following bond Proposals (the "Proposals"), together with the Explanatory Statement (the “Explanatory Statement”), shall be submitted to the legal voters of the School District at the annual School District election (the "Election") to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the purposes hereinafter provided. The forms of the Proposals and Explanatory Statement will read substantially as follows except as otherwise may be set forth herein: BOND PROPOSAL QUESTION NO. 1
The Board of Education of the Township of Holland in the County of Hunterdon, New Jersey (the “Board”) is authorized to (a) undertake various improvements, renovations, alterations and upgrades at the Holland Township School, including but not limited to the replacement of roofing, various HVAC improvements and the replacement of asbestos flooring, including acquisition and installation of fixtures, equipment, and any site work; (b) appropriate $11,550,060 for such improvements; and (c) issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $11,550,060. The final eligible costs for the projects approved by the New Jersey Commissioner of Education are $11,550,060. The projects include $0 for school facility construction elements in addition to the facilities efficiency standards developed by the Commissioner of Education or not otherwise eligible for State support pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-5(g). The State debt service aid percentage will equal 40% of the annual debt service due with respect to the final eligible costs of the projects. The Board of Education is authorized to transfer funds among the projects approved at this election. Do you approve this Bond Proposal Question No. 1? BOND PROPOSAL QUESTION NO. 2
(Bond Proposal Question No. 2 will only go into effect if Bond Proposal Question No. 1 is also approved by the voters at this election.) The Board of Education of the Township of Holland in the County of Hunterdon, New Jersey (the “Board”) is authorized to (a) undertake various improvements, renovations, alterations and upgrades at Holland Township School, including but not limited to window replacement, renovations to bathrooms, lockers, flooring, classrooms, the multi-purpose room and the installation of an alarm, including acquisition and installation of fixtures, furniture, equipment, and any site work; (b) appropriate $4,422,600 for such improvements; and (c) issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,422,600. The final eligible costs for the projects approved by the New Jersey Commissioner of Education are $4,422,600. The projects include $0 for school facility construction elements in addition to the facilities efficiency standards developed by the Commissioner of Education or not otherwise eligible for State support pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-5(g). The State debt service aid percentage is 40% of the annual debt service due with respect to the final eligible costs of the projects. The Board of Education is authorized to transfer funds among the projects approved at this election. Do you approve this Bond Proposal Question No. 2? EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
At this election, the voters of the school district are being asked to consider Bond Proposal Questions No. 1 and No. 2. As set forth above, Bond Proposal Question No. 2 can only go into effect if Bond Proposal Question No. 1 is also approved by the voters at this election, although Bond Proposal No. 1, if approved, can go into effect even if Bond Proposal No. 2 is rejected. If Bond Proposal Questions No. 1 and No. 2 are approved by the voters at this election, the Board of Education will be authorized to undertake various improvements, renovations, alterations and upgrades at Holland Township School, including but not limited to the replacement of roofing, various HVAC improvements, the replacement of asbestos flooring, window replacement, renovations to bathrooms, lockers, flooring, classrooms, the multi-purpose room and the installation of an alarm. The foregoing improvements shall include acquisition of fixtures, furniture, equipment and any site work. The total cost for the projects will be $15,972,660, and the Board of Education will be authorized to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $15,972,660. The final eligible costs for the projects approved by the New Jersey Commissioner of Education are $15,972,660. The projects include $0 for school facility construction elements in addition to the facilities efficiency standards developed by the Commissioner of Education or not otherwise eligible for State support pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-5(g). The State debt service aid percentage is 40% of the annual debt service due with respect to the final eligible costs of the projects. The Board of Education is authorized to transfer funds among the projects approved at this election. 2. The Board hereby approves and adopts the Proposals set forth above and, subject to the approval of the legal voters of the School District, hereby determines to carry out the same as described therein (the “Project”). The Board authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, consistent with any advice received from bond counsel, to revise the Proposals, if necessary, prior to the Election to conform to any applicable legal requirements. 3. The Board hereby acknowledges and confirms that, in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:24-16 and N.J.S.A. 18A:24-17, a Supplemental Debt Statement has been prepared as of the date of this resolution by the Chief Financial Officer of the Township, giving effect to the proposed total authorization of School Bonds of the School District in the maximum amount provided for in the Proposals, and that such Supplemental Debt Statement has been filed in the office of the Township Clerk, and in the office of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary prior to the adoption of this resolution, and will be filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services, State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs prior to the date of the Election. 4. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is hereby authorized and directed, in conjunction with Bond Counsel, to deliver a certified copy of this resolution and such other information as shall be necessary to the County Clerk as required by N.J.S.A. 19:60-2, to request the County Clerk to submit the Proposals to the voters at the Election and to seek the assistance of the county officials and the municipal clerk in conducting the Election. 5. The Board hereby: (i) accepts the determination of Preliminary Eligible Costs as set forth in the letter from the New Jersey Department of Education and not to appeal such determinations made therein; (ii) determines to construct the Project itself; (iii) agrees to locally fund any excess costs, if any; and (iv) delegates the supervision of the Project to the Business Administrator/Board Secretary. 6. Gianforcaro Architects, Engineers & Planners, the School District’s appointed architect for the Project (the “Project Architect”), has heretofore been authorized and delegated the responsibility to prepare the plans and specifications for the Project in consultation with and under the supervision of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, who has been delegated the responsibility to work with the Project Architect for this purposes on behalf of the Board, in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-16, and such authorizations and delegations are hereof reconfirmed. 7. The school administration and such other officers, professionals and agents of the Board as are necessary, including Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., Bond Counsel, and the Project Architect, are each hereby authorized and directed to perform such acts, execute such documents and do such things as are necessary and proper for the submission of the Proposals to the voters of the School District at the Election. 8. This Board hereby makes the following covenants and declarations with respect to obligations determined to be issued by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary through a public offering of private placement or through a conduit borrower on a tax exempt basis. The Board hereby covenants that it will comply with any conditions subsequent imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), in order to preserve the exemption from taxation of interest on its bonds or notes if issued as tax exempt, including, if necessary, the requirement to rebate all net investment earnings on the gross proceeds above the yield on its bonds or notes. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is hereby authorized to act on behalf of the Board to deem the obligations authorized herein as bank qualified for the purposes of Section 265 of the Code, when appropriate. The Board hereby declares its intent to issue bonds or notes in the amount set forth in the Proposals approved by the voters as set forth in Section 1 and to use the proceeds to pay or to reimburse expenditures for the costs of the Projects authorized herein. This resolution is a declaration of intent within the meaning and for the purposes of Treasury Regulations 1.150-2 or any successor provisions of federal income tax law, 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately. |
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O.9. FY 27 ESEA Application |
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O.10. A RESOLUTION OF HOLLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC SUPPLY SERVICES FOR PUBLIC USE ON AN ONLINE AUCTION WEBSITE
WHEREAS, Holland Twp Board of Education has determined to move forward with the EMEX Reverse Auction in order procure electricity for Holland Twp Board of Education; and WHEREAS, the Local Government Electronic Procurement Act (P.L. 2018, c. 156) (the “Act”) authorizes the purchase of electricity supply service for public use through the use of an online auction service; and WHEREAS, Holland Twp Board of Education will utilize the online auction services of EMEX, LLC, a division of Mantis Innovation, an approved vendor pursuant to the Act; and WHEREAS, EMEX, LLC, a division of Mantis Innovation, is compensated for all services rendered through the participating supplier that a contract is awarded to; and WHEREAS, the auction will be conducted pursuant to the Act; and WHEREAS, if the auction achieves a price of $0.10156/ kWh or less for a 12 month term, a price of $0.10208/kWh or less for an 18 month term, a price of $0.10207/ kWh or less for a 24 month term,; Holland Twp Board of Education may award a contract to the winning supplier for the selected term. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Administrator of the Holland Twp Board of Education is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Holland Twp Board of Education any electricity contract proffered by the participating supplier that submits the winning bid in the EMEX Reverse Auction if the auction achieves a price of $0.10156/ kWh or less for a 12 month term, a price of $0.10208/ kWh or less for an 18 month term, a price of $0.10207/ kWh or less for a 24 month term,; Holland Twp Board of Education may award a contract to the winning supplier for the selected term. |
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O.11. A RESOLUTION OF HOLLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF NATURAL GAS SUPPLY SERVICES FOR PUBLIC USE ON AN ONLINE AUCTION WEBSITE
WHEREAS, Holland Twp Board of Education has determined to move forward with the EMEX Reverse Auction in order procure natural gas for Holland Twp Board of Education; and WHEREAS, the Local Government Electronic Procurement Act (P.L. 2018, c. 156) (the “Act”) authorizes the purchase of natural gas supply service for public use through the use of an online auction service; and WHEREAS, Holland Twp Board of Education will utilize the online auction services of EMEX, LLC, a division of Mantis Innovation, an approved vendor pursuant to the Act; and WHEREAS, EMEX, LLC, a division of Mantis Innovation, is compensated for all services rendered through the participating supplier that a contract is awarded to; and WHEREAS, the auction will be conducted pursuant to the Act; and WHEREAS, if the auction achieves a price of $0.8295/therm or less for a 12 month term, a price of $0.86788/therm or less for an 18 month term, a price of $0.835/therm or less for a 24 month term, a price of $0.8459/therm or less for a 36 month term; Holland Twp Board of Education may award a contract to the winning supplier for the selected term. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Administrator of the Holland Twp Board of Education is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Holland Twp Board of Education any natural gas contract proffered by the participating supplier that submits the winning bid in the EMEX Reverse Auction if the auction achieves a price of $0.8295/therm or less for a 12 month term, a price of $0.86788/therm] or less for an 18 month term, a price of $0.835/therm or less for a 24 month term, a price of $0.8459/therm or less for a 36 month term; Holland Twp Board of Education may award a contract to the winning supplier for the selected term. |
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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. |
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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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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 ________. |
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