BOE - General Info
The Holland Township Board of Education consists of seven members who are elected for three-year terms. The Board is a committee of the whole. A work session is typically scheduled for the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
The Board typically meets on the final Tuesday of each month to conduct business on a predetermined, published schedule unless posted otherwise. Additional special public meetings are scheduled as may be necessary and are advertised in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act.
The Board has four main functions - policy-setting, providing for a program of quality instruction, effective management oversight, and two-way communication. Occasionally, the Board serves as a judicial body, hearing and determining such matters as personnel concerns and student disciplinary issues presented by the Superintendent of Schools.
Purpose of Board Meetings:
Board of Education meetings are held in public for the conduct of public business. Public business includes the presentation of reports, discussion of the recommendations of the Superintendent, and the adoption of formal resolutions as set forth in the printed agenda. The Board may enter into executive (closed) session only upon a majority vote of the members present for specific reasons prescribed by law, such as personnel matters, discussion of collective bargaining agreements, pending or anticipated litigation, etc. For a complete list, see N.J.S.A. 10:4-2 to 10:4-6.
Board of Education meetings will stream live via the district’s website. Public comment can be submitted via google doc.
Community Involvement:
The Board welcomes participation of interested organizations and individuals and will schedule time as appropriate for the public to speak, as set forth in the Agenda. Agendas for Board meetings are available on the district website at www.hollandschool.org, 24 hours in advance of the scheduled meetings. In general, regular and special meetings of the Board of Education are open to the public representatives of the media. Effective conduct of the public’s business requires that each Board member and the general public adhere to common rules of courtesy and meeting organization. BOE Work Sessions will be held at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted on the following dates: August 15, September 19, October 10, November 14 and December 12. BOE Public Sessions will be held at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted on the following dates: August 22, September 26, October 17, November 21, December 19, January 2, 2024 (re-organization).
Appeals Process:
It is the intent of the Board of Education, the administration, and the faculty to ensure the rights of all students. Any parent who questions the application of a consequence may request to discuss the matter with the teacher. If the situation continues to be questioned, the parent may request to discuss the matter with the building principal and, in turn, with the superintendent.