One nation under God, indivisible, liberty and justice for all. >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Shei, >> here. >> Mr. Vichel Patel >> here. >> Miss Pang >> here. >> Miss White >> here. >> Mr. Mr. Romano
>> here. >> Miss Anja Patel. Mr. Lugo >> here. >> Mr. Ronac Patel >> here. >> Mr. Erica >> here. >> You have a corn. >> Right. Opening statement please. >> Yes. In accordance with the open public
meetings act public law 1975 C231 sunshine law. The Edison Township Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time, and place thereof posted in the board of education administrative offices. This notice was also posted on our website.
>> Thank you. So today is a combined meeting. So we're going to go to the close session first. So in accordance with NGSA section 10 column 4-12, the Edison Township Board of Education adjourns to confidential session for the purpose of discussing the following.
Confidential personal and board matters, student matters, pending litigation, legal matters, contracts, property acquisition. Now, can I have a motion to adjourn to the privilege session? >> Motion. >> Second. >> You all same time.
>> You got them. >> Got it. >> Okay. All in favor? >> All right. We'll be back at 7 o'clock. >> All right. All right. Um, can I have a motion? Uh, wait. Do I need a motion for this? >> Reconvene.
>> To reconvene. Yeah. Yeah. Okay. Can I have a motion to reconvene the open session? >> Motion. >> Okay. Second, Ralph. >> All in favor? >> I Okay. So, the president reports uh the school
year has been going pretty fast. We're at uh you know, almost to the end of it at uh Thanksgiving. Um, I just want to take this opportunity to um wish everyone a happy and relaxing uh holiday
season and um you know looking forward to the last months of the first semester and um you know enjoy the the time off. All right. So, uh superintendent report. >> Thank you very much uh Mr. Shei. Good evening ladies and gentlemen, members of
the board of education. Um, I want to begin by wishing everybody a happy and healthy uh holiday. Uh, Thanksgiving is a great time to spend with family and friends. Uh, I wish all of you the best uh and looking forward to a long uh extended weekend. Uh, I'm actually going
to uh keep my comments uh extremely brief tonight. We do have uh two presentations uh this evening. uh won by uh the uh talented staff here at Edison High School uh as well as uh the uh
supervisory leadership team that has done an unbelievable job in um making sure that our strategic plan has come to fruition in relationship to uh careermies, programs, pathways um and ensuring that our students have
opportunities and access uh to content areas of interest uh above and beyond ond any other uh school district uh within the area. Um so with that said, uh Mr. Shei, I will uh turn it back over
to you. Um and then we can uh unless you want to move forward with the presentations right now. >> You want to do the students first? >> Yeah, let's do the students first. >> Okay. Yeah. So they can they might have to go home do the homeworks. All right. So, why uh why don't we have since we have the student representatives here and why don't we have them go first and
uh if they want to go home do their homework and study for the final exam or whatever you guys could uh feel free to uh to leave. So, um Edison High. So, Selena Leong, right? >> Luong. Yeah. >> Yeah. Okay. Go ahead.
>> Um hello, my name is Selena Luong. I am the vice president of the student council at Edison High School. And there's been so much excitement um happening around our school this past few weeks and even more looking forward to the winter season. Starting off November 13th, we had our annual volleyball for charity event which was
an amazing success with all the great team costumes and the very intense rallies that we had for the grand prize. Um we also had the right after that on the on the Friday we had November 14th um the DeWalt dance that had amazing um
outfits uh dazzling lights and amazing food as well. Um we also had students come out on the 15th in the cafeteria in the morning to help out with the P um PTSO holiday bazar. Um we had the Chinese culture club have have a like a
movie night with the hit um film Demon Hunters. Um, we also have winter sports starting up. Um, as I'm as you can see, I'm wearing a wrestling shirt. So, wrestling, swim, um, basketball have just started their tryyouts and we look forward to their season coming soon. Um,
we also I also want to give a shout out to something that happened never before at Edison High School last um, last Tuesday. We had the first um three division one signers. Um Dominic Inisenti and Robert Roma signed to Wagner State Wagner College in Satan
Island. And Connor Murphy um also signed to division one baseball for Mammoth University. So go Hawks and go Seahawks. Um looking ahead this Friday we'll be cheering on our alumni at the hockey game um at the club of Woodbridge. So
look forward to that. Um, I also wanted to take note uh what happened last Thursday. The National Art Honor Society program um found out that they won the Crosley costume cruiser contest. So, this is the first year they done it nationally and Edison High School was
able to surpass 42 different states across the country. So, um here's the record player right here. And we are so proud to have this opportunity from Miss Gowvore. she signed us up and the theme band together really did have Edison
High School come together as a whole. Um, not just the art uh the art programs, but also um the music programs, the choir program, we had all of them work on our social media and we were able to get um 16,000 likes and
votes in total. Um we were first place in our region. We had 12,000 more than second place. So we really rocked the social media. We really rock the votes and it was it wasn't able to happen without the Edison Eagle family. I really appreciate them. Um with this
like we had so many different students work with it. We had Juliana Sanchez who's an inspiring interior designer. We had Cuadro Bangg who is a track star and um loves music. We had Ashley um Ashley
Shen Gao. She um is amazing at the violin and she did the classical part. So, we had so many different people on the Edison team work onto this record player and it really showed through our process on our social media and everything. So, I was so proud to see us
not only win but come together as a family and as the Edison Nest to win this amazing accomplishment. We also won $2,500 for the art program, which is pretty great. And I hope we go to the Met for um a field trip. Uh, I could not
be more prouder than my fellow students at Edison High School. I really appreciate how everyone helped us together and made our dream a reality. Um, Edison High this month proved that anything can happen if we come together. So, that's all I have to say.
>> Thank you so much. >> Mr. Ross is going to have nothing to talk about now. So, maybe he won't speak. >> He always has something else to talk about it. Don't worry about it. And he can have more than six minutes to talk about it. He knows that. Thank you very much, Selena.
>> Okay, so uh Arouch Bola, right? Okay, go ahead. >> All right, so good evening everyone. >> Get the microphone closer. >> Yeah, >> thank you. >> Uh good evening everyone. My name is Arouch Bola and I am a junior at JP Stevens High School which is 27 minutes
away from here and I am a co-president of our student council. As we move through the month of November, uh we have accomplished a lot, especially with the end of this first marking period and it's been encouraging to see students adjusting to the new changes introduced
such as our new auditorium and the brand new C-wing, which has been incredible. And they're also approaching this next marking period with a great mindset. >> Closer. >> Even closer. Got it. This month also had a lot of meaningful events. Uh, for example, under the
leadership of one of our own assistant principles, Mr. Robinson, our school honored Veterans Day through our Field of display, which I recognize a lot of faces here. Um, and with this, we also raised nearly $2,000 for the Disabled American Veterans Organization.
And beyond this, we also saw the opening of the new JPS fitness court, which we hope becomes a vital part of our school's athletics. And lastly, JPS Play Unified participated in the cool school challenge where they started with a 5K dash and it ended with a plunge in the
ocean, which I'm sure was really cold. >> Wow. >> Um, in terms of our clubs, our honor societies have been continuing on with inductions and our clubs have beginning u have be been begun to enter these new competitions as it's now competition season.
Alongside this, the JPS Theater Company uh had their fall play which was You Can't Take It With You, which ran from the 13th to the 15th, and it brought life to our new stage. And I got to say, the new stage is incredible, but it's also because I'm coming from a band guy.
Uh on top of this, the JPS Marching Hawks won the NJ State Championship at TCJ and they finished off their season with a high note. And then in the beginning of uh November itself uh with athletics, the freshman and JV boys soccer team won their GMC county
championships. And as fall uh sports have wrapped up, the winter sports are in motion with triyouts. From the student council side, we've used this month to work a lot with our community service such as working with our own FCCLA for the Middle Sex Replenish food pantry to support families facing food
insecurity. Additionally, we're having a calendar raffle, which uh I have any. So, if you guys would like any, sorry for the shameless plug, but I can sell them right now. But we're going to be having a raffle every day for the month of January. And looking ahead, we have
JPS Got Talent, and we also have our winter pep rallies in uh December. Overall, November has been a month of activity, progress, and preparation. And even though uh things are clearly getting busier, especially me being a junior, it's great to see how the rest of the JPS community has been
persevering and I'm confident that the rest of this year will be just as memorable as this short period was. Um thank you all for your time and support for our community. >> Thank you. Thank you. Really great.
Um so just one take home homework for you. I I I heard some rumors there might be still some issues with the bathroom JP Stevens. Can you find it out and uh bring to next board meeting whoever? >> Yeah, definitely. I mean, I don't know too much in my experience because I
really use the really good ceiling bathrooms, but yeah, I'll definitely get to know. >> Okay, thank you. All right, so you guys can go home if you want. You feel free to stay. Then we're gonna have our presentations.
Right, Dr. Already? >> Thank you very much. Uh, first up in the batting order is the uh, principal of Edison High School, Mr. Charles Ross. I'm going to uh do defer my time to the Edison staff member who's been doing the
most work behind the fame program, our former teacher of the year, Miss Leanne Rubiano, who will lead the student presentation. >> Good evening, Dr. Alderelli, Dr. Hus, Mr. to members of the board of education and members of the Edison community. My
name is Leanne Rubiano and I'm a teacher at Edison High School. I'm also an Edison High School graduate. I would like to begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to Dr. Alderelli and the board for your continued support for the Rucker Fame storytelling program.
Rucker's FAME, which stands for food, agriculture, and marine ecosystems, is an 11-week program that 18 Edison High School students had the opportunity to participate in this fall. Once a week and even twice, on days that we had off
from school, our students visited Cook campus to work directly with graduate students and realworld scientists inside their laboratories. Throughout the program, they not only deepen their understanding of science, agriculture, and food systems, but also strengthened
their interviewing, critical thinking, media production, and storytelling skills. Each week, I was truly impressed by their passion, growth, and engagement. In small groups, students produce their own mini documentaries, researching, interviewing, filming, and
editing in Final Cut Pro. We are incredibly proud of their work and it is my pleasure to invite you all to our end of program showcase on Tuesday, December 9th at 5:30 in our brand new Edison High School cafeteria where these films will
be presented. This program has provided our students with meaningful connections to their community and to Ruckers University, another school that I attended, and it highlights so much of what makes Edison High School and our district exceptional. At this time, I'd
like to introduce two of our students, Cassandra and Samukta, who will share a brief overview of their films. We will conclude with a short v uh excuse me, a short video introducing our project. Thank you again for all your support.
>> Good evening. Uh my name is Cassandra Pereira. I am a junior here at Edison High School and I recently had the privilege and the honor of a of being a part of the Rutgers Fame program. So the reason why I joined is because I wanted
to broaden my horizons and gain new perspectives into what life looks like after high school, after college, potentially like exploring different career paths. And and this program meant
a lot to me because it gave me a window into the life of a scientist. And it it really inspired me because as I was working with these scientists, I realized that these are ordinary people who have a genuine passion for solving
real problems that affect so many people. And my team specifically looked into the effects of plant pathogens on crops at large, large scale agricultural products. And um these plant pathogens,
they're a huge issue. they are causing massive blights in different parts of the world. And the lovely team at the Ruters Department of Plant Science have recently um been looking into new technologies such as crisper gene editing technology to um to create
genetic resistance within these plants so that they don't fall victim to the blight. so that these so that the communities that depend on large-scale agriculture will continue to be sustained without the use of harmful pesticides and different chemicals that
we don't want in our food. And I'd say the most important experience from my time at Ruters was the expansion of scientific knowledge and this exposure to a completely different field that
honestly not much of the population can say that they've had. So I feel incredibly privileged and I'm so grateful to all the people who helped make this happen. Thank you so much. Have a good night. >> Great job. Hello, my name is Simuk Dyier and I'm a
senior at Edison High School. For my fame project, my group and I focused on Dr. Rangd's lab and her work with tissue cultures, gene editing, and genetic modification and exploring how these innovations can reduce global food insecurity. Being a part of this program
has been incredibly rewarding because we were welcomed into Rucker's labs and we had the chance to meet scientists and learn directly from people driving these breakthroughs in the real world. And we were also able to work as part of a USDA grant which is such an incredible
opportunity and it really shows the real world impact that research can have on food insecurity as a whole. Now, I've worked on children's nutritional advocacy since fifth grade with the American Dairy Association, and it's been such a highlight to work with others so passionate about food
insecurity research at Ruckers. And it really just goes to show that there's so many avenues you can get involved to help other people and the underprivileged. So, we also had the unique opportunity to create a documentary that highlights these pivotal scientific advancements and the
impact they can have on the world. And I just think that it's been such a great opportunity to work with like-minded people who are driving forth such a valuable cause. Now, I'd also like to intro our kind of intro clip for this program um that's been created. So, here
we go. Thank you so much. >> Hi, this is Mr. Ross from Medicine High. I'm so glad that my alma moater and Ruckers University and the fame program have gotten together to bring our students into the lab where they can do real research with real Rucker scientists, but also just as importantly find ways to tell the story of the
research to let the masses find out about science in that 21st century visual way. >> Welcome to our lab. I find myself counting down. This is probably like one of my most favorite parts of the day. this is not an opportunity a lot of
people get access to and I had it and I had the chance so I just took it. It's not every day that you get to meet with scientists and ask them questions that you have. >> The fame program it has been the most exciting engaging thoughtprovoking
scientific experience that our students ever had an opportunity to do. Students were learning while creating a story. Our students left with the best experience ever. I love science. Ever since I was little, I always loved it. >> So, what is the velocity? >> We learned a lot about a lot of
different sensors that the gliders have. >> One of my favorite sciences has to be marine science, as well as the food and agriculture, cuz I love learning about how it's cultivated. >> My whole career has been actively looking at the development and the commercialization of new crops to improve health and nutrition.
>> They're using genetics and chemistry to engineer plants that can help out communities. I'm definitely going to make sure that I fully encompass what it means to be active in the STEM field, what it means to see dignity in other people and cherish the resources that the earth gives to us. >> I've tried to get into labs. I've cold
email people and a lot of times as high schoolers, we're not allowed to work inside of a lab. So, us being able to go into that lab setting and really get that perspective from the scientists and actually work with them, it's really cool. So, it's very hands-on. >> This is my first time in a science lab. They're very inspiring cuz they went
through a lot of hard work to get here and it's my responsibility to get the message they want across. >> I don't think I've ever interacted with the scientists before and to be honest that really humanizes them. I love learning more about what they've gone through like their journey.
>> I interviewed Dr. Wrong D what specific plans she's been working on for food security to protect lots of people. As I saw her getting more comfortable with us and just being open to us, I just started to open myself a bit more too.
>> If you want to think about going to science, doing something that you're good at and you believe in, you could solve a problem. >> It gives me a little bit hope in the future for like food security and it makes me want to work even harder. >> It's awesome to see more women in STEM. I want to go into the STEM field. So to
see someone who is working so hard and really putting her best self out there every single day is so inspiring. >> I feel like there's a lot of mystery behind what do scientists actually do? Who are they? And being here part of this program, it's really like removing
that mystery and like I get to see oh these are just these are just normal people who are trying to solve real problems. >> Scientists care about humanity. That's mainly what inspired me. like I want to be able to help people and also tell their stories, >> feel a lot more comfortable around
scientists and working with them. And it really helps us to get a hands-on approach to STEM and learning and video editing as well. >> Not only do they get to learn about science and interact with real scientists and graduate students, but they get to learn about storytelling, too.
>> It inspires me to want to be like them in the near future. >> So, every student, you're going to have a chance to show your videos. So glad our students have this opportunity to see how they belong in the halls of academia and I look forward to seeing how this impacts everybody going forward.
This is great job and I'm really happy that that you know you guys can see what's going on in the real world. Um just just a follow-up question. Is is this program over or we can still get to work with the uh the Ruckers? You know,
we have a couple students work with them as a interns or what whatever. Actually, I I I knew the doctor that's worked there, Dr. Don. So, um um any any anything if we can continue to do that?
Yeah. Come come to the podium. Thank you. That's a great question. Yes, we're hoping to continue the program moving forward. It's uh contingent on some funding that Ruckers has to secure. Um but if they're able to secure it, there's a program that is potentially
going to run in the summer as well as a fall cohort the following year. So, we hope to gear up another set of students and bring them back to Ruckers to complete the program again next year. That's great. So the other question is are all students involved in the Dr. um
um Waxman's program in a summer? Dr. Waxman's a Nobel Prize winner that worked in the Ruckers before and and he has a summer program for in area of biology. Do we have students, you know, Edison High working with um you know that program? To my knowledge, I'm not
sure if any current students are working with him, but we can sure certainly reach out and try to make some connections now that we have uh some people who work at Ruckers that we can work with to build that. >> Yeah, I I the things that you I should retract. I don't know if the program is still ongoing, but it was going on for
many many years. Um Dr. Waxman, I think he's the only Nobel Prize winner worked in Ruckers. >> Thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> Yeah. >> All right. So next presentation. >> So Mr. She if I may just uh provide a
little context. Um as you know as part of our strategic plan um we are committed to providing uh students with uh opportunities to participate in rigorousmies uh alternate pathways to uh really kind
of fine-tune their interests in areas um that they uh that they have a passion for. Um I want to commend uh both Dr. Hoppman as well as Mr. Soy in relationship to their uh hard work in this area and uh making the action steps
our goals to come to fruition. So uh without any further hesitation um they have a brief presentation as well as a uh sample of one of the many videos that you can see in context with some of the upcomingies. >> Good evening everyone. Um, I think that
was a perfect opening to exactly what and why we have thesemies coming. I'm super loud, so I just want to make sure I'm not too loud. Um, but hearing what our students are doing with Ruckers, I think that's exactly why we're bringing these careermies to Edison. Um, so thank
you guys for that. Um, so tonight we're going to present the expansion plans for our high schoolmies for the 2026 2027 school year. So, we're going to start off. We're going to be sharing an overview of our fourmmies and the exciting developments planned as we
continue to build pathways that prepare our students for college career and the evolving global workforce. Our district is committed to providing students with innovative pathways that prepare them for college careers and lifelong success. We believe that every
student deserves access to learning experiences that are challenging, engaging, and relevant to the world they will enter. At Edison High School, our STEM Academy empowers students to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through
project-based learning, and realworld applications. Students engage in advanced coursework, collaborative problem solving, and mentorships that spark curiosity and innovation. >> I think working within the cohort, um, the best part of it is we're able to
collaborate much more effectively. Um, I've grown a lot with the cohort and as we're able to really easily bounce ideas off each other while also maintaining that sense of family. >> Our STEM Academy encourages students to think critically, innovate boldly, and develop skills that are in high demand
in today's global economy. At John P. Stevens High School, our biomed science academy allows students to explore cuttingedge research in biology and healthcare. Students develop critical thinking skills, engage in clinical
simulations, and explore pathways in medicine and biomedical innovation. So, I just really grew up around the nature of biomedicals, and I really wanted to indulge in it myself, and I found that the biomedical academy at JP Stevens was a great opportunity. Through our
biomedical science academy, students gain hands-on experience that prepares them for careers in healthcare, research, and beyond. Our brand new computer science academy at both EHS and JPS is designed to
prepare students for the rapidly evolving technology landscape. Students gain skills in programming, app development, cyber security, and AI, preparing them for the careers of tomorrow. And now I'm taking AP cyber security. And throughout this time I've learned
that computer science is more than just coding itself. You can be person working in the background trying to make sure that everything works or you could be like an IT developer Oracle AI. It just has so many different paths for your future. By giving students access to advanced technology and real world
problem solving, we are helping them become the innovators and leaders of the future, preparing them for jobs that don't even exist yet. Our business academy equips students with the skills to launch businesses, manage teams, and think creatively in a competitive global
marketplace. Through thesemies, our district is leading the way in innovative education. We are giving students opportunities to explore their passions, develop their skills, and prepare for a rapidly changing world. Whatever subject you're good at, whatever skills you have, there is
something in business for you. And I think that's the beautiful thing about it. Every student in our district has the chance to engage, create, and excel. And we are proud to support them every step of the way. So, we would just like to kind of give a
brief overview of each academy. Um, we're going to start off with the STEM Academy here at Edison High School. Um, it's continuing to grow and evolve. Our STEM Academy provides students with a broad foundation in science, technology, and engineering, and mathematics.
Students engage in problem solving, hands-on learning, and collaborative projects that mirror real world challenges. The program is designed to nurture curiosity, innovation, and analytical thinking. Our biomedical science academy at John
P. Stevens is currently in its initial rollout phase serving a freshman cohort this year. In 2016, I mean sorry 2026 27. The academy continues its vertical expansion adding a new grade level as cohorts move forward. The biomedical
science academy introduces students to the study of human health, medical sciences, and related scientific fields. Students explore how science connects to healthc care research and public well-being. The pathway supports students who are interested in understanding how the human body works
and how modern science improved lives. We're really excited to the add the businessmies at both high schools. The academy will expose students to the principles of leadership, finance, entrepreneurship, and organizational management. Students will explore how
businesses operate, how decisions are made in the real world. The pathway will help students build communication, collaborate, and strategic thinking skills, which is relevant to all careers, not just careers in business. Um, we're already planning our our
speakers, um, some trips that are already in the works for our students. So, that's really exciting. Um, and the course work that's going to come with that. And then our computer science academy, which is going to be running also at both schools. Um, we'll have two tracks, programming and cyber security.
Um students will engage in programming, software development, cyber security, data analytics, robotics and uh AP computer science pathways. Um and the purpose of the academy is to prepare students for careers in computer science, information technology, and
other related technical fields. Um we're also going to be adding a CTSO competitionbased program for computer science. Um so that'll mirror what our business students are going to be able already participate in which is DECA. Um so our computer science students will also have uh opportunities in that
aspect as well. Um so we're really excited for our computer science students and again that'll be at both high schools both pathways at both high schools. So we did want to share with you important due dates um for this year's
academyy's um admissions timeline. So, the application will open December 5th to all middle 8th grade middle school students and we'll close it on December 23rd. We will be speaking at all the middle schools to share with them and explain their choices um for the next
school year. On January 16th, um teacher recommendations will be due. January 31st, we will have an entrance entrance exam throughout the month of February. We will hold interviews for all the applicants. and then March um the academy um acceptance notifications will
go out to the families. So this structured timeline ensures an equitable and transparent selection process for all our students. In closing, we're super excited about the growth of themies and expanding opportunities that we're creating for
our students across the district. We want to thank everyone that was involved in the process from the board of education members, our curriculum committee, um all of our district people that helped us along the way. Um Dr. Alderelli, Dr. Hus, all of our supervisors that are involved in the
creation of our uh curriculums, all of our teachers that are going to be with us in this process. Um it really takes a village to make sure that our students are getting the best of the best. Um and I know that Kristen and I are super excited about this. Um, but we're just super excited to see our students that
are going to be thriving in September. So, thank you. Um, yeah. So, we're super excited. >> Excellent. >> She, if I could make a comment. Um, so, uh, first of all, uh, thank you so much
for, um, uh, foreshadowing um, the great things to come here in Edison Township for our students. Uh, I echo the sentiments of, uh, what Dr. Halpin had said. Thank you so much um for the board of education support. Um our curriculum committee has been on many meetings in
relationship to this as well as um some of the pillars towards our strategic plan. Um I thank the committee as well as this board for their support in these endeavors. Uh just another example of how we continue to push the needle here in Edison Township. So um I thank you
Mr. She. Uh I'd like to take this opportunity to thank both of you guys for leading uh the bothmies and uh Mrs. Hoy you've been leading the STEM academy for many years and we just doubled the the number for you this year and uh we know we push you guys pretty hard and uh
you know we got on board at early last year and and the programs is in place in September. So uh really you know um kudos to to you guys for working very hard and uh you know also I'd like to thank uh Rick Cohen for leading you know
this uh this effort as well. Um you know the business academy is coming up next year. Uh I just want to have one request if you can post what are the enrollment requirements for thesemies online so it's all clear and also the timelines
you know online uh so um parents can be aware of it and the students can be aware of that. Um >> yeah we're going to meet with the eighth graders so we wanted to meet with everyone and then put everything up online. >> Thank you very much. Yep. >> And um no pressure. You also have 14 pathways that's coming up next year
right? >> That's the easy part. >> Okay. All right. So, uh, thank you again and, uh, great work and, um, you know, um, want to continue to provide our students with opportunities to, uh, you know, make Edison School District, you know, one of the best in the in the in
New Jersey. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> Okay. All right. So, review of agenda items. Okay. So, u, yeah, today is the combined session. So
before we open up for public comments, so we'll have uh Dr. Alelli and Mr. Toast review the agenda items, then we're going to open up uh you know comments for the um public comments. All the uh personnel unlocked. >> Yes, it is. >> Yeah. Thank you very much.
>> Okay. >> Thank you very much, Mr. She. Uh moving forward with the agenda items, we have um uh the for the board's presentation, the personnel report. Um, as we move forward to administration, we have a couple highlights right here. Um, I also have the privilege of serving as a board
of education member for, um, the ed services commission uh, located in Piscatoaway. This is the annual appointment of uh, that position uh, for the board's review. Uh, we have our 2025 October Hib report for the board's uh, approval. um two settlement agreements
also on this agenda under uh administration. Uh for curriculum and instruction uh we simply have our field trip approval for Edison High School, JP Stevens as well as Herbert Hoover as noted in the um uh
board of education report there. Uh we also have our professional development for the month of November. And last but not least, um, our pupil special services report, which was extremely light this month. And that concludes my
portion of the presentation. I will turn it over to my colleague, Mr. Toth for the finance report. Thank you, Dr. Aldery. Uh, mine's actually pretty light as well. Uh, the first item up is our, uh, monthly financial reports and minutes. Uh, followed by some contracts.
Uh, what we have is, uh, we have some building infrastructure improvements. We also have some uh software licenses and some masonary repairs that going to be going on uh throughout the district. Um under procurement, we have not received any uh bids at this time. However, we
will be going out to bid for some HVAC projects uh to get a few of our elementary schools uh air condition. So, look to see that next month. I believe it's going to be Washington, JMI, and JMP that'll be going out to bid next month. and hopefully we can make a
successful award uh in January. Um under facilities, uh we have no change orders. This is a this is great news as well. Uh grants, we're going to be accepting some grants uh prek along with the uh Special Olympics grants um
for those programs. And then we have one item under the transfer uh the transportation report uh for accepting evacuation drills. And that's all I got. Thank you very much. Now we're open for public comments on resolutions only.
Public comments on resolutions only. Anyone? See none. >> Motion to close public comment. >> Thank you. >> Second. >> All right. So, um, before I do a roll call on the, uh, resolutions, uh, board
members, do you have any questions? Because I'm not going to entertain questions when the the role is called. And board members, any questions for any of the resolutions. >> See none. Okay. All right.
Can I have a motion to approve personnel agenda? Motion. Second. Got it. Okay. Mr. Ero, >> yes. >> Mr. Ronak Patel, >> yes.
>> Mr. Lugo, >> yes. >> Miss Patel, >> yes. >> Uh, Miss White. >> Yes. With the exception of any conflicts that I may have. >> Noted.
>> Uh, Mr. Romano. Yes, >> Miss Pang. >> Yes, >> Mr. Vishel Patel. >> Yes, >> President Shei. >> Yes. >> Motion carries. >> Can I have a motion to approve administration, curriculum, instruction, and pupil special services?
>> Motion. >> Second. >> Noted. >> Okay. Mr. Erico. >> Yes. >> Mr. Ronak Patel. Yes, >> Mr. Lugo. >> Yes, >> Miss Sanja Patel. >> Yes, >> Miss White. >> Yes,
>> Mr. Romano. >> Yes, >> Miss Pang. >> Yes, >> Mr. Visha Patel. >> Yes, >> President She. >> Yes. Motion carries. >> Okay. Um, for the finance, I think there are a couple items that involve all our
board members, Ralph, myself, Anja, Vishel, and Ronic. So just abstain on those items involve uh you. Okay. All right. Can I have a motion on finance? >> Motion. >> Second.
>> Okay. Mr. Erico, >> I abstain on anything that has my name on it as a check. I have actually I have all your abstensions, but I'm glad that you guys reminded me. >> But your year on everything else? >> Yes. Yes. Yes. On everything else. Yes.
>> Uh Mr. Ronak Patel >> I Yes I but I abstain if anything my name is in >> Mr. Lugo >> yes Miss Anja Patel >> yes >> Miss White
>> yes >> Mr. Romano >> yes >> Miss Pang >> yes >> Mr. Visha Patel. >> Yes. >> President She >> Yes. except anything that has my name on it. So >> noted. >> Motion carries. >> Same for as well.
>> Okay. >> All right. So we have one committee report finance and facility. Uh Michelle. >> Yep. Hello everyone. So we had a meeting yesterday evening uh to discuss the finances. Uh the items that were
discussed was we discussed about the 430 talmage purchase. There were some easement uh that was reported by the engineering team. So we were just reviewing the easement on the property. U we discussed about the GMI award going to a company
called Venus. Um the code finally allowed us to uh give the contract to the wenus. We also discussed the building lease. There is a building somewhere in Edison where we are trying to see if we can lease the property to
start some special aid program uh and reduce the cost of the students that we pay out of district for those placements. Um nothing is finalized. It was just a proposal that we were reviewing. We also discussed the EC phase 2 plan project. Um we going to
revisit that in December. We also discussed the HVAC bid that's going to go out for JMI, JMP and Washington. We reviewed different list of contracts that that we are awarded. Um the four four contracts that were given was to
SAM lab software company for $18,000 for Acuscan company for $190,000 for Mass Masonary for $81,000 and to Glass Energy for $1.59. Uh we also discussed some security
issues. I mean not issue but the some of the future planning to add more security to all of our school districts. And that concludes the report. Thank you. Thank you very much. Any questions from board members? See none. We're open for public
comments. Uh anyone that uh have a public comments? I see we have some students. Do I want them to go first. Do you guys want to speak? If you want to speak, come first. So you guys can go home, do your homework.
Don't be shy. Come. Um hello my name is Satvic. Uh this is Shrian and this is Ashwa. We're all part of a uh organization called Green Spaces Initiative, a studentr run organization in Edison dedicated to improving our local environment and expanding youth
engagement and sustainability. We previously reached out to you by email. So we truly appreciate uh getting to speak with you in person. So we began as volunteer student volunteers organizing community cleanups and uh spreading environmental awareness through
activities and managed to publish an article too in the newspaper. And since then we've grown into a collaborative group working with families, local organizations and peers to promote environmental stewardship and hands-on learning for younger students. As part
of our continued mission, we hope to offer free educational classes for students through kindergarten to 8th grade and introducing them to environmental engineering concepts and sustainable problem solving in an accessible and engaging way. So,
initially we contacted the uh middle school and elementary school stu principles and and requested them to share an online flyer which we have over here. We printed it out and basically they said how we were
advised uh that we were advised that approval must come from directly from the board of ed before schools can distribute or circulate it. That is why we are reaching out today to ensure we follow the pro procedures properly and respect district policy. So, and we greatly appreciate guidance from uh
board members on the appropriate approval process for a student organization, offering optional nocost educational program, any forms, requirements, or any reviews steps that we should prepare, preferred methods for distributing an electronic flyer to
students and families, and any recommendations you may have to help us align with stu district expectations and best practices in order for these schools to distribute the flyer. So some additional information about our
flyer is that uh we're we're mostly planning on offering in person but we are also considering zoom uh format for accessibility. We are also fully already fully setting up regress registration communication and
supervision and participation is completely voluntary and no school resources or staff time are required. The fire would only be shared electronically via email should the board allow it. Thank you very much for your time, guidance, and consideration. We would be happy to provide further
details and sample materials if helpful and we hope to partner with the district in the future for similar efforts. >> Okay, >> thank you very much. I I actually have your flyer and I ask you to come to to show your faces. You're doing good job, right? So,
>> thank you. >> Uh I will forward information to Dr. Already. So, uh, he's going to, you know, review it and and, uh, you know, if the district policy allows that, he will take care of it. >> Mr. Chief, >> if I may make a comment. Do you have a copy of the flyer on you right now? >> Yep. >> Perfect. If if you wouldn't mind before
you leave, if you want to just give that to Miss Thyman in the back and u I'll take a look at it first thing tomorrow morning. >> Thank you. >> Yeah, I have electronically as well. So, >> even better. Thank you, Mr. >> Great job, guy. >> Bye. >> Thank you, guys. >> All right. So, anybody else? Yes, Sue.
>> Hello, Sue Campion. Um, ETA scholarship chairperson. I just wanted to um let any parents of seniors who u may be watching to know that I did release the scholarships to the guidance offices at both high schools. Um, don't have your
kids wait till the last minute when they're applying for colleges. Have them fill out scholarship applications. There's lots of money out there, not just from the ETA. Um, but there are some scholarships that are given through the committee, but there are other ones
that they students do have to apply for. So, um, make sure you get to guidance and apply for them. And just wish everybody a very happy Thanksgiving. >> Well, don't don't leave. Don't leave yet. I ask you the question every time. How much is a scholarship? >> So, um we give uh one scholarship that's
$2,000 at each school and then um two $500 scholarships at each school. And this year we did also change there was a future teacher. We changed it to future educator so that it also encompasses uh guidance counselors, speech pathologists. Um we know unfortunately a
lot of the students are not going to school to become teachers. So, we wanted to open it up um to give some more kids opportunity to apply. >> Thank you very much. I know the answer. I want you to say it every time. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Anybody else? Uh, you know, do we
have any more students? No, we don't have any more students. Okay. So, anybody else yet? Dave, thank you, Mr. Shei. Uh thank you all of board of education member uh and I appreciate good work you guys are doing in Edison. So not to be negative first
time I'm here uh but I have I could not stop myself to come here and speak to you guys directly. Um kind of it has been bothering me for a very long time. So as said my name is Dave and I live in Edison. Um I have two children middle school and then one is in elementary
school. I'm deeply concerned uh about the culture um our schools are promoting almost daily. I have had to so many times meet principles send an email or either uh some teachers indirectly but
they pushing their personal political beliefs onto students. I won't name uh individuals. We all know many teachers here uh belong to some unions and they actively promote a vogue and a left far-left agenda in in the classroom.
That's kind of has been bothering me. Uh my biggest concern however is the introduction of pornography and adult sexual content starting as early as the fourth grade. Under the banner of sex, sex education and inclusivity,
our childrens are being exposed to material that are no that no parent would consider age appropriate. I have not seen in Edison or any New Jersey also any widespread hatred or any discrimination against LGBTQ community
in our schools. Yet there is an obsessive focus on LGBTQ ideology. Pride flags hanging in each almost all the classrooms. Pride theme lunches. Counselors wearing rainbow color almost
every day and library and classrooms containing explicit nudity and sexual content that are completely inappropriate for young children. who exactly is seeing and approving I don't know approving these books somebody is
pushing I'm not saying that you guys know don't know but somehow these books are in the classroom and even in the library we keep hearing that American students are falling behind from compared to the rest of the world and it's not hard to see why when so much
time and energy spent on emotional ideological and identitybased instruction instead of core academic. Our kids are suffering. New Jersey has dropped from second place nationally to
12th in educational ranking. We all know that our country is no longer producing enough skilled children worker not children sorry worker. And the only students who seem to be succeeding,
the ones whose parents have the time and resources to compensate for what the schools are failing to teach. Many of us work very long hours to provide our family and we trust the public school system to educate our children and turn
them to a responsible citizen, not to sexualize them from kindergarten through high school. By the by the time some of these kids graduate, they are more focused on experimenting what every day everything they have been exposed to
instead of building their future. This has been happening in our country and everybody know New Jersey is one example. If you see we don't have people who can actually do the work. So it's it's very unfortunate. On sixth grade my daughter was told she could choose her
own essay topic. She picked three different topics but her teacher changed her topic to LGBTQ issue. I don't hate anyone trust me neither any of the people hate. It's just the problem is pushing the agenda. Without my knowledge
LGBTQ was pushed and without her consent and she were forced to do that and I did not know know that until now. Just yesterday we found out my sixth grader kid was given a CNN 10 worksheet as the
only news resource. No other option. Even he asked can I use Fox News kids? No. He said teacher said no. No other perspective. I have seen Obama socks proudly displayed on desks and I have
complained to the principal as well. Jokes about President Trump's assassination. teachers are talking in the classroom and kids are listening. I have also complained about that. Bottom line, not I'm not here for negativity, okay? I do not want to promote that
honestly. But please make sure our teachers focus on math, reading, science, and real history. Not manifestos. Do us do us a favor. You guys are leaders to make our classroom as
classroom, not an indoctrination playground. I would request you to go home please and look up, Google it. Alex Gino. Alex Gino. See his books. Ask your heart if this book should be accessible
to a sixth grader. His books are Rick, which were named later than Melissa. Read that book, please. Sixth grader. My kid saw it. He was embarrassed. Then look up the best at it by Molly Panchcholi. The best at it. Look how
innocent they and appealing the name is. My sixth grader picked up. He put it back. Okay. And he told me they do intentionally so they can naturally pick up. What exactly? Um anyways uh my time is getting up. I can
bring a lot of books name and as elected official and responsible American citizen created in God's image. You guys, I believe it is your moral duty to fight against this and demand full transparency and parental control over
what is placed in our school libraries and classroom books. I don't I don't have time but quickly I'm going to tell you these books. Look at these material is being put on those books. Okay, this is sexual picture. Okay, this is for the book. Perfectly normal masturbating. Is
this the book should be in the classroom? Perfectly normal masturbating. Clear it up. >> Sorry. Okay. James is promoting pride lunch. It's fine, you know. No hate. They're giving the candies to the kids and that's also not very good candies by the
way to come to the pride lunch. I >> gay is good. No, no. Just last thing, Mr. Shir. I'm done. Gay is good. In this book, there's a app being promoted where the gay people can find the gay people to have sex. The app is how to sign in, how to do that. That book is already in
in the library. >> I I got to be fair to everybody. So, you know, I gave you more time to finish up. Uh you can leave the stuff to us. So, uh we'll we'll take it. >> Thank you. >> Okay. >> Leave it here. >> You can you can leave it. You can leave it to uh >> Scott right to your left there. >> Y Okay.
>> Thank you. >> Thank you. So some of the issues that that you know you brought up we we had conversations being addressed. So Dr. Alder you want to make some comments? >> Yeah. Yeah. Um I thank you for your comments. Um you know those are uh some some strong issues and accusations that
you brought up and I can assure you that after I dialogue uh with Miss Cox and look at the material that you and I should have a conversation as well. >> You got it. >> Dave Dave, can you write your email on that on that piece of paper so we can you know. Okay. Yep. All right. So,
anybody else? Okay, Matt. >> Good evening. Matt Revnack, ETA president. So, a couple things. First of all, the uh just Mr. Shei, you mentioned about the Waxman Scholar program. I know I did about 50 recommendations a year
for 36 years at JP Stevens and a number of my students were involved with the program. The >> program still ongoing >> as far as I know it is. Oh, >> okay. Good. It's a great program >> and many other programs. Columbia Science Honors Program a lot of kids did and many others. So, yes, they all great programs and great job by the way on the
presenters today. Both the students and uh Miss Dr. Halpin and Miss Taso. Anyway, congratulations to the board members that were reelected um or elected for the first time. That's Mr. Vishal Patel, Miss Shannon Pang, and Mr. Russell Azerella. Again, as always, we
look forward to working with you. I'll save my comments for Mr. Romano till December um at his last board meeting. Uh the flag ceremony, I attend it as always, a wonderful event over at JP Stevens. I know Miss White was there. Uh we did talk and many of the um central
office administrators you know it's great as a former midshipman in Annapolis to you know see what Mr. Robinson has developed there the whole front field there is full of flags it's also great to have members of the uh various services there some of the
recruiters and it's always great to see one of my former colleagues and administrators Mr. Romanets attend who was a Vietnam veteran. Uh the fitness courts I also attended and uh that's at well I attended the one at JP Stevens um
but I know they had the um courts here. I think it's great. Um the only thing I mentioned to Dr. Ali kidding around get Horizon to put bubbles so they can be used 12 months a year. >> That's a lot of ask. >> Yeah, I know. But um no it's great because you know what I personally
growing up I was never into like weightlifting and all but stuff like that I always enjoyed. So it gives it you know people a different way of keeping fit and um you know using their bodies in different ways to you know strength for strength uh strength
training. I also want to address what was just said because your union was used. I am the president of the teachers and support staff union. Our union does not promote political views. We tell our
teachers, in fact, my legislative chair is sitting in the back. And even at our union meetings, we do not impress upon our reps and our staff political views. Even with the elections, when I sent out an email just getting people to remind them to vote, I never use either
candidate for governor. Those that ran for the board know that we don't endorse candidates. We run an open forum for candidates night which all the candidates are invited to attend just to get your issues out there. But we do not impress that. We definitely don't
impress things like pornography. We don't have control over what book is there. Curriculums are developed and approved by the administration and board of education and the teacher's job is just to teach what they are given and told to teach basically.
So I want to make that point because I just got agitated where it seemed to imply well there are union members and this what it's about. It is not. It is not. We don't promote those things. We stay out of it. The only one that actually will teach some somewhat
political and it's always uh the facts of polit or history are our social studies teachers. As a math teacher, we were always told do not talk it. you are not an expert in the area. That is not your domain.
And for 36 years, I did not I refrain from doing it. So I just want to clear the air on that because the gentleman that just spoke, you know, I understand there may be concerns, but to make that blanket accusation is
is definitely not true. Bless you. And finally, just in closing, I want to wish everyone in front of me, behind me, out in live stream, and those that are going to probably watch tomorrow, happy Thanksgiving. Remember what the day is
about. Reverse the terms, giving thanks. Yes, it's about eating turkey and watching football and all, but I know I am very thankful for what I have in my life when I look compared to other people around the world, what's going on. And yes, we have problems in this
country, but it's still to me the greatest place to be. And you know, I'm very thankful for the people around me, the people I've worked with over the years and continue to work with, my family, my friends. That's what really the holiday is about. Have a great Thanksgiving.
>> Thank you very much. And um you know, this week is Army Navy game. >> Go RB Navy. >> I think we're what 101 now. I don't know about that. >> We just let you win once. >> I was a slap. I gota be honest. That was
a slap. >> All right. So, uh, anybody else? Yes, Mr. Ross. Good evening, everybody. I just want to let everyone know as we move into the heating season, um, that no matter what
the weather, no matter how cold it is outside, no matter how deep the freeze, what's great about Edison High can never be denied. I just wanted to start off by shouting out my FCCLA, which went this week to the uh, fall conference. And
there's just too many goals to list. I'm going to make you listen to all of their names when we have our um you might hear my percussion going on in the background. But we also have the so many golds and so many silvers and so many first places, so many repeat winners in
our FCCLA that when we do our awards ceremony here, you'll get to hear all of those names, but I'd be remiss if I didn't shout them out. I thank Miss Luong for filling in. And I'd love Miss Rubiano who also set up in the front as a part of the district's wellness initiative, as a part of the strategic plan were the walls of gratitude that
were set up. And we've got so many different things going on that I want to hype up and get people to go out to. Some of them were mentioned earlier, but you can't get enough. Starting next week, it's like almost every night, every week on December 2nd, our choir is going to do their performance, but they're doing a little bit different. They got a full church organ. They've
got high brass, low brass. They're going to be at the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church in Planefield because we got 130 students in the choir, five different choirs. That's going to be around 6:00. You should get there. Get there early. If anybody wants
a ticket, you can contact me. I'll connect you with our director, Mr. Lner. But that's going to be fantastic. It's going to be candle lit for part of it. It's going to be absolutely wonderful. On the third, we go into conferences where we have our parent conferences, little short briefs where our parents can continue to have that face tof face
with our with their students, teachers try to learn what's the programs and what are the things going on. Our theater department demonstrating our creativity of our students. It's going to be on Friday, they're doing a one-act show, which is a series of one act plays written and directed by students. Then
on Saturday the 6th, we've got breakfast for Santa. So if you got the little kids around, check the emails for the details. go on the website. Going to be doing a little bit of uh happy holiday cheer there going into the next week. It continues. The band is going to be on the 10th. On the 9th, Miss Rubiano
talked about the fame presentations that are going to be here in the cafeteria. And we finish up. I'd be remiss if I didn't shout out Miss Militia and the Edison Orchestra that opened up the board meeting tonight. Their concert is going to be on the 17th, the day before the next board meeting. So, all of these
great events, please go out. I'm discounting the opening of all of the sports season that'll be taking place. We'll see more of those in January. But I would be to echo the sentiments of Mr. Revnik. It it is that season of thankfulness for I'm thankful aside for my orchestra room, but I'm thankful for
the opportunity to be the principal of this fine school for so many years. I'm thankful for my family, for our health. I'm thankful for each and every student and faculty member that comes through those doors every day trying to make this world a better place. I'm thankful for all of the families that trust in us
to give their kids the best education because just checking Fox News said that Edison said that New Jersey was number one in the country and that was from Fox News Philly. So, who would go wrong with them? But I want everybody to recognize that we should be grateful for those
things. Take time, say please, say thank you, enjoy your families, soak it in, and let's get ready for a great December. Thanks. >> Okay. I'd like to thank you for your leadership in this school and um just want to make sure that you tell every
orchestra kids they're going to get a brand new orchestra room because some of them didn't know. All right. All right. Thank you. All right. Anybody else? See dog, can I have a motion to close public comments? >> Motion to close.
>> Okay. I'll take >> All right. So, uh, now we open up for board comments. Board members. >> Yeah, Jenny. >> Right. I know we've heard this a few times already, but if you had the
opportunity to go past JP Stevens and see all of those flags, it was just so beautiful. And I have to give administration a lot of credit, but in particular, Mr. Robinson. He did a beautiful job to honor all of our
veterans, the ones that returned and the ones that didn't. It was very touching and I was very very happy to be there. I was also there for the fitness uh opening too and that is a thank you to Dr. Alderelli, Jeff Dooo and Horizon and
it's really really a beautiful thing and you should try and go see it. We have a really nice one here and this one is just as nice at JP. And lastly, I would also like to wish all of you a very blessed and happy Thanksgiving with your
families. Enjoy the day and enjoy each other. Thank you very much. >> Okay. Anybody else? Yes, Ralph. Yeah, a couple things. Um, I was very impressed with our two student representatives today. They did a fantastic job. Uh,
knowledgeable what's going on, involved in their community, and their school. So, uh, that's a a big thank you to their two principles, um, that get them involved and keep them involved. Uh, I also attended a, uh, at JP Stevens a play. It was called You Can't Take It
With You. I'd like to m to thank Mr. Severino for inviting me and it was, uh, a wonderful production in that new auditorium. Sound system was unbelievable. So, everything worked out well. I also attended the um this past Saturday the EHS cheer competition here
that they had um eight hours of fun. Someone would told me that. But uh eight hours uh which is unbelievable to hold a uh great competition and I think that's a great fundraiser for them also. Um also let's see um I'm looking forward to
attending that uh choir in Planefield. So hopefully Mr. Ross you'll finally buy me a cup of coffee. All right. Thank you. Um, and also he he brings coffee for himself. They only have one cup sometimes at that Duncan. Um, and then
lastly, uh, not lastly, but, uh, Joe's not here, but I wanted to wish him an early 40th birthday, uh, coming up. Joe Romano's birthday is next Tuesday. >> So, I'd like to wish him a happy birthday, uh, in advance. And then again, happy Thanksgiving to everyone and their families. I hope you enjoy it
and enjoy the festivities. Thank you. Okay. Anybody else on that side? >> Oh, yeah. Just Mr. She. Yeah. I wasn't able to uh attend the ceremony at the fitness court because it's during work hours, but I did try out those
facilities over the weekend because I just I was just curious. Um and if you happen to be like me, always overeat, you know, during holiday season, so you might want to check it out. Um it's free, open to everybody, every residents, you know, of course after
school hours. Um and that's um with that being said, I just want to wish everybody a very happy, joyful Thanksgiving. Thank you. >> Thank you. Anybody on this side? Yes. >> Yep. Well, I I have a comment about giving the real world opportunities to
our students. You know, I I learned about the Rutgers Fame program. It's it's a real world opportunity. Uh we had a similar internship with a company called edi.ai where five of our students did the internship and the feedback that I received was they were very impressed
by the work that our students did. I think a couple of students came up with some idea that enhance the product of the company that they are offering and they are trying to figure out how to extend the internship for next few more months. So Dr. Alelli you may hear about it. >> Thank you.
>> Thank you. Joe, you just left that uh you know uh we know your birthday is coming up and Ralph just wished you early birthday. 40th birthday. >> 40th, right? >> Well, 41. >> Thank you. But nobody's supposed to know how old I am. >> 41. 41. >> You're turning 40. >> Yeah. Thank you.
>> You are. >> Thank you. >> Any comments? Board member comments. >> Uh happy holiday season. That's one thing. Uh remember
the Edison Township Board of Ed, it consists of a superintendent and a bunch of assistant superintendent, some supervisors, there's a lot, and
directors, but the main ones are our teachers. They're the ones that work every day. Not that these people don't work every day, but without them, we wouldn't be as
good as we are. You make us look good. You make every board member that sits up here and listen. You make us look good.
I especially want to tell you that thank you. Thank you. have a wonderful Thanksgiving and uh you'll be back on Monday, right? I think so. >> Have a nice holiday season. Thank you. All right. Thank you. Anybody else?
Okay. >> So, um it's my turn. Um when you all walked in today, uh you saw the beautiful remodeling we did uh at this great school. you know, the entrance,
the security uh office over there and um you know, you'll have opportunity to go a little bit further down to take a look at the the brand new cafeteria and how beautiful it is. This is all done in the summer and um you know, this coming summer, we'll continue the work,
Mr. Ross, right? We'll continue to do some more work in the school to make it uh beautiful um more welcoming to our students. So um uh I just want to read something I I I received today from from residents. Um
it was so nice to see the special education children from Wood Wilson at the mall this morning. They took pictures with Santa Claus and had a lunch at the food court. The staff did a wonderful job working with the children, even helping those who could order and
pay for their own food. Please give a shout out to them at tonight's meeting. So, um I promise this person I'm going to read this and like to thank um all the staff who took our students to the um you know, Welson special ed students
to the mall today. Um we talked about fitness court. Um, you know, um, we're very grateful that the W Edison is the only school district in New Jersey to receive the grant to have the fitness court. Um, as Mrs. Pence said, you know,
especially after the holiday, you know, it's open to public. Go there and work it out. I I think I'm probably the first one who needs to do that. Um, I'd also like to say congratulations to Dr. Cassin
who defended his thesis yesterday and now he's doctor now. Congratulations. Um a couple things that uh was approved today. Um you know we also heard that uh uh we finally won the case uh with the
JMI. Uh the JMI construction can start. Uh it was delayed for more than a year um for whatever reasons. and uh this uh you know court hearing and pushed it even further. So finally finally we're
able to start the construction for JMI. It's uh well needed. Um um the other thing that was uh uh mentioned in today's uh uh finance facility uh committee is that we are
going out to bid for air conditioning for JMI, GMP and Washington. And this is uh you know my campaign promise and we're delivering it. And let's remember all of this are done with no tax
increase. Um so um these are the three schools and let's see if we can get a good price. Um who hope that the winter time is always a you know to to our advantage. Um if we
have some extra money left the next school will be Ben Franklin and the design has already been done and uh if we have extra money the is the bid is more to our advantage we'll we'll start the fourth school Ben Franklin school uh
and um at last I want to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving and uh we'll see everyone uh in uh December. Uh, oh, I forgot to mention uh congratulations to Mrs. Ben and uh Risho Patel and Russ
Alderorado for winning the u the schoolboard uh election and looking forward to uh work with them in the uh next year. Thank you very much. >> Motion to close. >> Second. >> All right, gotcha.
>> All right, all in favor. All right, the meeting is adjourned. Thank you very much. You like that?