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The board met tonight in executive session. We're now ready to go into the public portion of our meeting. Um we did not since our last meeting which was uh May 13th, we have not had any public correspondence.

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Um the president's report will be short. It is the celebration season as we see here tonight uh with promotions and all kinds of joyous events. Uh the Glen Rage public schools have had a few more challenges challenges this year than we have had in

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some years past, but we've all made it through thanks to our wonderful staff, our supportive families, and of course our great students. Um, some of you were here for our last meeting or were possibly here watching us online when

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the board passed a resolution u memorializing the high toll that soaring uh healthcare premiums have taken on New Jersey education and educators and we passed that resolution. Um it has now been sent to the governor's office which

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has already responded with a with an acknowledgement and also to legislative leadership. We are one of many districts that has passed a similar uh uh resolution uh because healthcare premiums, premium increases, sometimes

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north of 30% are literally bankrupting districts. And so we have done our part to bring it to the attention of the people who can affect change. So that has been done. Uh and now and that is the president's report. Uh now it is

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time for the superintendent's report. Greetings, Glenidge School community. Today we're here to celebrate my people. As a former chemistry teacher, who doesn't love math and science? And it's time to um acknowledge the math team and

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the chemistry team for their great achievement. So, first up, I'd like to acknowledge the math team. And so in my um tradition that I started this year, I like to write limicks for things that

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are fun. And the math team, that's fun, right? Who's the math team? Raise your hands. Oh, okay. We're going to introduce all of you in just a second. But first, let me read the limmerick I have. The mathematicians of Glenidge High made

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numbers and formulas fly. They multiplied fast, left most teams in the past, and took fourth place with pi in their eye. You like that with the pie? You know, that's okay. All right. So,

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who is the adviser for the math team? The president of the math club. All right. Now, I'm just going to pick somebody. Okay. Who raised their hand? James. You.

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Oh, is that James? Come here, James. All right, you're the spokesperson. So, here you go. You're gonna You're going to stand here, hold this, and then introduce your team members. >> Oh, okay. Do Do I Do I say their names?

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>> Yes. And then come up here because we're gonna get a picture. >> Okay. Uh Finn Peterson, right? >> Peterson. Uh, Derek Lynn, uh, Danielle Ha, Insuj

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Abby, Alvar Oh, I'm James Colo. >> Talk about what you did at your competition just so we get so the board and audience gets a feel for what this was. Who Who's the talker? >> I got a bunch of shots. I can tell. How

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did you know? >> I just knew. >> Give us the lowown, but >> while I don't have a glowing report of the competition itself, I did very much enjoy the practices. It wasn't the

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easiest quizzes, well practices, but they were also very challenging and they were a lot of fun to do with friends. The quiz itself was impossible for the competition, but I thought it was very much enjoyable to

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spend time with other intelligent individuals. >> Ninth ninth grade. Okay, if you guys can go stand over there, Miss O'Donnell Picker's going to get your picture and that'll be up on the web page tomorrow. I know someone. All right.

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They're kind of shy with the microphone, but we'll work on them. Okay. Up. My favorite Chem Olympics. All right. Who's the chemistry people? Raise your hands. All front row people. Nice.

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And I know their advisor is here, but of course you get a limick, too. Our chemists were eager and quick with beers and formulas slick. They bonded with ease, earned bronze if you please, and

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made the place a wonderful pick. So, congratulations. So, their advisor, would you come up and introduce your team? Oh, the president. Oh, so president, here, I'm going to have you come right

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here. Oh, cop. Oh, they've got plaques. Oh, nice. Okay, here. Just talk right into this microphone and introduce your team members >> and yourself. >> And yourself. Thank you. >> I'm Nia. >> Microphone.

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>> This is Ben. >> Should I hold it? >> Um, I'm Nia. This is Ben. And our team is Veronica Kaneki, Sansio, Maya Hinkis, Sophia Schuman, Robin

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Ambasa, Rebel, Carlberg West, um Jaden Engel, and Rory Winnick. And um in this competition, a lot of us did different events. Uh me and Burrow, we did a little research. A lot of them did labs and some of them made models.

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Uh that team over there, Ben, Robin, and Rebel, they got first place in their event. If you want to talk about what they're about, >> okay, >> so our event was we had to build a model and then we had to answer questions on the model. And um even though we kind of

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assembled it a bit last minute um we answered the questions pretty well and we somehow walked away with this. So >> you guys can line up over on. Very good. Good job.

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We do know that some of you have other obligations. So, if uh you need to follow your classmates out the door at this time, that's perfectly fine. Miss O'Donnell, will you come up to Um, we are we have two retirees here that we

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would like to honor. Um, the first one is Chris Triano and Kim is going to say a few words. Okay, so everybody can hear me. Okay, so we have Chris Troyo. Today we celebrate Chris and the incredible 24 years of

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service to our district. Throughout those years, Chris has been a constant source of kindness, always willing to lend a hand and do whatever was needed to support our students and staff. Beyond the classroom, Chris shared a love of photography, capturing moments

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and memories, and spent countless hours coaching track, encouraging and inspiring students to do their best. Chris, your dedication, generosity, and positive impact on so many young lives will not be forgotten. Thank you for everything you have given to this

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community. We wish you happiness, good health, and many wonderful adventures in your retirement. Congratulations and best wishes. and Chris will miss those wonderful pictures.

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And up next is um Teresa Terry Sullivan. And I don't know how I'm going to know things aren't working when she retires cuz she gets to the building at 6:45 a.m. and she knows what isn't working before any of us hit the building. So,

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she turned 80 this year and she when I asked her, "Are you retiring or are you resigning?" She said, "Well, you know, maybe I'll just see what comes up." But then she decided to retire. So, nice round of applause for Terry Sullivan.

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And Kim has a few roses for her, of course. So, today we celebrate Terry and her 13 years of dedicated service to our district. For more than a decade, she has been a steady force behind the attendance desk, keeping everything running smoothly with a level of

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organization and expertise that only she can bring. Terry is hardworking, dependable, and the mastermind behind the countless coverages and schedules. No matter how hectic the day became, she remained calm, collected, and always

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ready to solve the next challenge. The truth is, Terry just gets it. She understands what needs to be done, takes care of it, and makes a difficult job look effortless. Her dedication and reliability have made a lasting impact

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on our school community. Terry, thank you for all you have done over the past 13 years. You will be greatly missed and we wish you all the best, happiness, and relaxation in your retirement. Congratulations. And that concludes the superintendence

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report. >> Okay, we have now come to the public comment period. For questions or comments on agenda items only. Uh if you have a question or comment, please step up to the lectern, sign in, uh confirm

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your name, your Glenidge residency. Uh you will have two minutes to speak. Kristen, will you do the timing? Uh, and uh please uh if you have a question, come on up. All right. Well, we have another public

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comment period at the end of the meeting. So, if you think of something, there's still time. Uh now, uh it is the only meeting of the month. Therefore, it is the first meeting of the month and we have committee and liaison reports. We do not have our student rep tonight. So,

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uh Luke, we'll start with you. >> Okay. Uh first I'll have I'll speak to the RAZ HSA. They had their last meeting of the school year this past Friday on June 5th. Uh they celebrated the successful Rhino romp and field day on June 4th. Uh and then they have a couple

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upcoming events that they wanted to flag uh for folks. one uh which I think parents know already about but just to remind folks the Razies award is tomorrow uh at the at RAZ. Uh and then the 6GP graduation celebration will be

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on uh next Tuesday the 16th. The HSA is looking for a new treasurer for next year. So if anybody is interested please reach out. Um and other than that there was a lot of thank yous around and kudos to the team there uh for a really successful year at the school.

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Switching over, uh I did have the honor since our last meeting of going to the uh New Jersey School Board Association as our delegate uh for their annual meeting on the 16th uh of May uh held at Mercer Community uh County Community College. Uh nothing major to report other than it was very enlightening to

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see and meet other um folks u from other school boards across uh across the state. I will add that the uh ICE activity resolution that we passed here as a board last fall did pass NJSBA there uh day of so that was good to see. >> That's it.

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>> I'll provide an update on the Central School Home and School Association. They had their final meeting of the school year on May 28th. Um we celebrated outgoing President Bash um and new officers were elected um which will be effective August 1. Um, in other news at

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the school, excitement around the installation of the fence finally um and very successful field day last week. >> Okay, Anthony, >> no Ga updates and um personnel and

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policy committee is looking forward to uh information from the state so we could actually um codify our policies about certain things that the legislature is taking on. FAQ's coming up.

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Hey, Joselyn. >> So, I have an update from Manin Avenue School. Um, they're actually having their final to say meeting of the year tonight. Um, but I received an update from their pres co-presidents. Um the they had a great spring fling on May 8th

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and while the end of the day became a little bit rainy, the kids were in the bouncy houses while the parents were cleaning up and they raised enough money for some projects and updates around the school. Um the HSA has been really working to support the teachers at the

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school following Miss Gonzaga's passing. And so they've done several events and and are hoping to do one more treat to acknowledge all of their hard work and um just coming to school each day through the end of the year before it

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happens. Um they had a great field day last week which was extra long because of the ceiling collapse at the school and the kids were happy and the parents helped out and and now that situation is is being handled um throughout the

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summer. um and they have their project uh graduation for the second grade coming up tomorrow. So, lots happening at Lynden and with a very busy and supportive HSA. >> Okay. The um

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uh Glen Ridge Community Association, formerly the diversity diversity association, has not met, but the home and school exec council has met. Uh much of what they talked about you've heard from the liaison for the various schools. All about end of the year

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celebrations uh changes in officers. Uh the scholarship monies which the home and school exec council is responsible for were distributed uh at the uh high school honors assembly and it was a very good year for scholarships. some of the

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scholarship uh funds had large uh distributions this year um because of the way the financial markets have gone. So they were very pleased with that and um there was some discussion uh surrounding the uh the new shade structure that is going up at forest and

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their home and school um just approved that and that is the uh HSA exec committee. Moving on to Trisha, >> the middle school high school um last HSA meeting of the year will take place this Friday at 8:45 at the train

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station. Um but I just yeah if just keep a lookout on your emails that are coming through of some end of the year activities. We have the project graduation um community day after our project graduates go through it. So you get to see you get to walk through the

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whole Aurora of um what's the theme Aurora this year? Ratatouille. So you can bring the kids and things like that. So you'll see emails about the community day that's gone out. Um girls lacrosse, I'm sure you saw on the email they're

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going to states this Friday, 1:00. Um senior awards took place at the end of May. Um, so a lot of end of an end of school year activities which you um you'll see in your email. But the last HSA meeting will be this Friday 8:45 at

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the uh train station. With respect to the curriculum meeting um curriculum update, we had a curriculum meeting um a couple of weeks ago where um Winnie went through the changes that are going to be

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upcoming in our gifted and talented program. So, um we'll have a a she'll appoint a new um administrator to oversee that and uh we'll you'll start seeing some changes to the gifted and talented program over the summertime

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towards August beginning September. And that's my report. >> Okay, Jah. >> Uh very quickly for Forest Avenue Home and School, their last meeting was this past Tuesday, June 2nd. Um the meeting was in the learning garden which is just

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really beautiful. They finally finished all of their planting and all of the renovation of the garden. It looks spectacular. Uh the garden boxes had been planted by the by the students. Um they were looking forward to having a

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salad day with some of the u produce. Um probably will be supplemented because I don't think the produce has been growing very long to feed all of these children. But uh they make it work. Um the biggest item of discussion as you just mentioned Betsy was the

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shade structure and the installation the the the um the team is waiting for more information about exact orientation and timing and all of these other uh little noodly details. Um you all see that there is the $33,000

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donation from the Forest Avenue Home and School which um thanks to Barbara is being matched by a grant so that the the whole thing can be funded. Um so it's happening just a lot of unknowns at the

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moment. Um and then uh they were talking about I they have a a healthy um amount in the bank. So they're looking to do much more enrichment programming next year that we approved a fair they approved a fair amount of

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money for for that. Um and then lastly all the flamingos have come home to roost. So all the flocking has been done and they are all looking forward to end of the year events happening this weekend next. Okay, Kristen for Gas Lamp. They are gearing up for

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their junior summer camp performances of Descendants. That is those are performances are happening on July 17th and 18th. Stay tuned for information on how to purchase tickets. And registration is still open for the teen summer camp which is producing fame this summer. Rehearsals begin on July 20th

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and run through August 7th with performances on the 7th, August 7th and 8th. And interested teens or kids who are interested in participating can check out um the website www.gastnetplayers.org for more information and to register online

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for the educational station. They did not have a um at the end of May, but want to call out that there are teacher recog to make a donation honor of a staff member, a teacher um who'd like for

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people who'd like to make a donation in honor of a teacher or staff member for the um the importance that or the mark they've made on their students lives. Um, and then also keep an eye out for an email that should be going out shortly about information on supporting the

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business and engineering programs at the high school educational foundation will be with curriculum in that regard. And um, I can't believe I'm saying this, but they're also starting to work on the race, which is the um, ashen filter race

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which happens in the fall. We're already there talking season. So sponsors, yes, anyone interested in sponsoring can reach out to the educational foundation to do so. Um, in terms of committee reports, negoti negotiations has not

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met. We did have a finance uh committee meeting last week to talk about some of the costs associated with um with uh the renovations happening at Lynen. And uh you'll see some of those line items in tonight's agenda.

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>> Okay. All right. Uh moving right along. Uh in your packets, you had um uh board of education minutes of executive session and regular meeting minutes from our last meeting which was May 13th. Uh any changes to those meeting uh those

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minutes rather? >> No. >> No. >> All right. Uh Joselyn, would you move the minutes? >> I move item M1. >> Uh may I have a second? >> Second. Second from Anthony. Uh, Barbara, would you call the role? Miss

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Akimand. >> Hi. >> Mr. Bonnet. >> Hi. >> Mr. Dat. Oops. Sorry. Mr. Dorenzi. >> Hi. >> Mr. Franklin. >> Yes. >> Miss Gotautle. >> Yes. >> Miss Graham. >> Yes. >> Miss O'Neal. >> Yes.

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>> Miss Ginsburgg. >> I. Motion carries. Okay. Admin items. Numerous. Kristen, would you move the admin items? >> Yes. I move A1 through A39. I don't think we have anything.

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>> May I have a second? >> Second. >> Second from Jocelyn. Uh any discussion or question from anybody on the board about the admin items? For those wondering why there are so many, it is uh rather proforma on the

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last meeting of the school year to reappoint many of our vendors uh to conduct a lot of routine business uh via board resolutions. All right, no questions or comments. Barbara, would you call the role? Miss Akamandi.

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>> Hi. >> Mr. Bonnet, >> I. >> Mr. Mr. Dorenzi, >> I >> Mr. Franklin, >> yes. >> Miss Gotle, >> yes. >> Miss Graham, >> yes. >> Miss O'Neal, >> yes. >> Miss Ginsburg, >> I. Motion carries.

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>> Okay. Personnel items. Uh, Anthony, would you move the personnel items? >> Yes. I will read the tome of personnel items. Uh, I would like to um see there's P1 through P31 on the main

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agenda and P3, P5, P14, and P32 on the addendum. >> All right. May I have a second? >> Second. >> Second from Luke. In keeping with our rules and the board members code of ethics, we discuss personnel related

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matters in exact session. So board members, if you have no objection, I will ask Barbara to you please call the role. >> Miss Zakinwandi, >> hi. >> Mr. Bonnet, >> I. >> Mr. Dorenzi, >> I. >> Mr. Franklin, >> yes. >> Miss Gotautle,

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>> yes. >> Miss Graham, >> yes. >> Miss O'Neal, >> yes. >> Miss Ginsburg, >> yes. Motion carries. >> Trisha, would you move the curriculum items? >> I move C1 through C6. Okay. May I have a second?

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>> Second. >> Um, you can you can arm wrestle for it. U >> Okay, Joselyn. Uh, any questions on the curriculum items? All right. Barbara, would you call the role? >> Miss Akinwandi? >> Yes.

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>> Mr. Bonnet? >> I. >> Mr. Dorenzi? >> I. >> Mr. Franklin? >> Yes. >> Miss Gotley? >> Yes. >> Miss Graham? Yes, >> Miss O'Neal. >> Yes, >> Miss Ginsburgg. >> I motion carries. >> Okay. Before we move the business items,

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I would uh draw your attention to the items under B4. Um Dave Campbell and Christy Graves gave Rididgewood Avenue School a popcorn maker. I'm sure it will come in handy. Uh the Ridgewood Avenue Home and School Association uh provided gift cards and busing for the

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Rididgewood Avenue School Rhino Reading Reward Trip in the amount of just over $2,000. The Ridgewood Avenue Home and School Association uh provided signs for Rididgewood Avenue School Classrooms uh about $1,900.

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And um that's uh just about it. Um, >> Forest Forest Forest Avenue Home and School gave a monetary donation for the purchase of permanent shade structure. Yes. For 33,000. How could I forget that? And the NJSIA,

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which regulates all sports, gave a monetary donation for the cost of event workers at the Glenidge High School state tournament lacrosse game in the amount of $500. So, thank you to all the donors. And uh now um uh Kristen, would

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you move the business items? >> I'd like to move B1 through B20 and then B21 on the agenda. >> Okay. Um may I have a second? >> Second. >> Okay. Any questions or comments from the board on the business items?

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>> Barbara, would you call the role? Miss Zakinwandi. >> Hi. >> Mr. Bonnet. >> I. >> Mr. Dorenzi. >> I. >> Mr. Franklin. >> Yes. Miss Gotautle, >> yes. >> Miss Graham, >> yes. >> Miss O'Neal, >> yes. >> Miss Ginsburg,

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>> yes. Motion carries. Okay, we've now come to the second public comment period for questions or comments on agenda items or other items pertaining to the running of the schools. Does anyone have a question or comment? >> I'd just like to wish the girls lacrosse

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good luck. They are in the semistate finals this Friday at 1:00 at Um, College of New Jersey. >> College of New Jersey. So, go girls lacrosse. >> Best of luck to them. Last call. Any questions or comments?

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>> Well, can we say an early congratulations to the graduates next week? >> Yes. Congratulations. Thank you. Congratulations to all of our graduates. Uh, it is an amazing achievement every year. Um,

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diplomas are signed, I think. No. Okay. The diplomas will be signed. Um and we wish them all the best and we also wish all the best to our PG2 graduates and our um sixth grade sixth graders who are being promoted.

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Uh now I have a motion to adjourn. >> Motion. >> Moved by Ray. May I have a second? Second from Trisha.