There has been adequate notes of this meeting provided by the board of education in the February 27, 2025 notice in the Asbury Park Press and the Co-Star setting the date, time, and location of this meeting. Similar notice
has been posted in the Burrow Hall, the Belle school website, and the burrow clerk has been notified. Stand for the pledge of I aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic
for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Okay. >> The election results from November 2025 are Mr. Kurt Becker for a three-year term, 1,734
votes. Mrs. Kristen Walsh for a three-year term, 1488 votes. Dr. David D. Ambrosio for a three-year term, 1,471 votes. Mrs. Kelly Baldino, a one-year
unexpired term, 1,637 votes. Roll call. Mrs. Baldino >> here. >> Mr. Becker, >> present. >> Dr. Damrosia >> here. >> Mrs. Huck >> here. >> Mrs. McDev >> here.
>> Mrs. Reed >> here. Mr. Vitali >> here. Mrs. Walsh >> here. Mr. Walton, >> did you swear these in already? >> Oh, you're gone. >> I'm Yeah, now it's time.
Okay, we will do this in the order of the votes. So, Mr. Becker, you can just stand. >> If you want to do it at the same time, you can as long as I just read. >> Okay. Coral reading.
>> I state your name. >> Well, how about >> All right. So, I state your name. Kristen Wall >> I David Damrosio Becker >> do solemnly swear or affirm >> do solemnly swear affirm >> that I will support the Constitution of
the United States >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same >> and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same
>> and to the governing >> governments established in the United States and this state >> to the government >> and to the government established in the United States and this state >> under the authority of the people. So help me God. >> under the authority of the people. So
help me God. I say your name in Christ. I, David Damrosio, >> do solemnly swear or affirm >> Do solemnly swear or >> that I possess the qualifications prescribed by law for the office of member of the board of education that >> that I possess the qualifications
prescribed by law for the office of member of a board of education >> and that I will faithfully impartially and justly perform >> and that I will faithfully and partially and justly perform >> all the duties of that office according to the best of my ability. So help me God.
>> All the duties of that office according to the best of my ability. So help me God. >> All right. I have to add a section. It's not but um I don't remember the exact language, but um I also do solemnly swear that I have not been convicted of
a crime or offense that would disqualify disqualify me from being a member of the board of education. And I also swear that I have not been convicted of of a crime or a felony or offense. That would >> actually
>> Did they just add that in? What or that? >> It's a new. You really should try. >> I will find it for you. >> Oh, okay. >> Okay. Thank you. I mean that one school board member >> everyone will be reading a section of
the code of ethics for school board members. >> Mrs. Bino would like to start and just take a section as you go please. >> I will uphold and enforce all laws, rules and regulations of the state board
of education and court orders pertaining to schools. desired changes shall be brought about only through legal and ethical procedures. >> I will make decisions in terms of the educational welfare of children and will seek to develop and maintain public schools that meet the individual needs
of all children regardless of their ability, race, creed, sex or social standing. I will confine my board action to policym, planning and appraisal and I will help to frame policies and plans only after the board has consulted those who will be affected by them. I will
carry out my responsibility not to administer the schools but together with my fellow board members to see that they are wellrun. I will recognize that authority rests with the board of education and will make no personal promises nor take any private action
that may compromise the board. I will refuse to surrender my independent judgment to special interests or partisan political groups or to use the schools for personal gain or for the gain of friends. >> I will hold confidential all matters
pertaining to the schools which if disclosed could need needlessly injure individuals or the schools. In all other matters, I will provide accurate information and in concert with my fellow board members, interpret to the
staff the aspirations of the community for its schools. >> I will vote to appoint the best qualified personnel available after consideration of the recommendation of the chief administrative officer. >> I will support and protect school personnel and proper performance of
their duties. I will refer all complaints to the chief administrative officer and will act on the complaints at public meetings only after failure of an administrative solution. Each district board of education and
charter school board of trustees shall discuss annually the school ethics act and the code of ethics for school board members pursuant to NJSA 12-21 at a regularly scheduled public meeting.
Adopt policies and procedures regarding the training of district board of education and charter school board of trustees members in understanding the code of ethics and provide documentation pursuant to be below that each member of the district board of education or
charter school board of trustees has received and reviewed the code of ethics. Each member of the district board of education or charter school board of trustees shall sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the code of ethics for school board members
contained within NJSA 18A12-21 etc. The acknowledgement of receipt requires each district board of education member and charter school board of trustees member to read and become familiar with the code of ethics.
Please sign. I think just signature page signature pages >> because did I have to sign this? >> Yeah. >> Oh. >> Yeah. Oh, perfect. Thank you. Check that there. >> All right. Awesome. >> Okay. Now, if I could have nominations
for board president, please. >> I would like to nominate Miss Sarah McAv. >> I'd like to second that nomination. >> Who second? I'm sorry. >> I don't think you need a second. Do you not really think so? Were there any
other >> any other uh nominations? Okay. All in favor? >> I >> I oppose. Congratulations.
>> I want to know aggressive. McDavid is to nominate for vice. >> I would like to nominate Miss Kristen Walsh for the office of vice president. >> I'll second them. >> Nice. >> Okay,
>> I'll third it. >> We're excited with that. >> Any other nominations for vice president? >> Okay. All of them in favor? >> Opposed? >> Obstain. CONGRATULATIONS. >> THANK YOU.
OKAY, TAKE IT AWAY. >> ALL RIGHT. IS it all on me? Okay, it's all yours. >> All right. Well, just wanted to say thank you and thank you, Kurt, for your years as president. Um, I hope I can carry that on. And um, you know, I really am honored to be in this
position. I went to Bel and I grew up here here and being in this school is kind of surreal. Um, but it really is special. Like I forget how special Fre Bel School is. And it's not special by accident. I feel like it's special
because of all the parents who care and the staff that put in so much hard work. Um, and the community that also puts in the effort to make the school such a success. So, I'm really looking forward
to another great year with you guys. Um, okay. Oh, and then I have visitors business. Visitors are permitted to comment on agenda items only at this time. Please state your name and address. Okay.
Ar. >> No. >> No. No correspondence. >> No correspondence. No correspondence. Um, we can move on to reorganization agenda items, which one roll vote is sufficient for the set of reorganization
agenda items. >> I'd like to make a motion to >> Thank you. >> approve all of the reorganization agenda items. >> Second, >> okay, a second. >> Yes. >> Okay. Mrs. Baldino. Yes. Mr. Becker. >> Yes. Dr. Damrosia.
>> Yes. >> Mrs. H. >> Yes. >> Mrs. McDev. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Reed. >> Yes. >> Mr. Vitali. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Walsh. >> Yes. >> Ocean P. >> All right. So, that's on to visitors business again.
>> Yeah. >> All right. Uh, it seems that there are no visitors business. So, we'll uh move on. There will be no executive session tonight. >> I'd like to make a motion to adjurnn. >> Thank you. Second.
>> All in favor? >> All right. WE BEAT THE record 13