Meeting to order the premise 7:00 public portion of meeting begin open public meeting law is enacted to ensure the rights of the public advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed or acted. In accordance with the provisions of
this act, the business administrator board secretary has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place are posted on the bulletin board, the municipal building communicated to the herald rooms, the record and follow.
Please join me for the flag. I pledge allegiance >> to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all
>> meeting regulations. During each regular meeting, two opportunities are provided for citizens to ask questions and to make comments. When the first opportunity occurred in the agenda, the meeting is open to the public for the purpose of addressing items listed for approval on this agenda only. The second
opportunity occurs just prior to a German and citizens will address any subject matter that is pertinent to and or directly related to the operation of the school district. Person's wishing to speak must be recognized, rise, state their name, address, and subject matter. Comments
and questions shall be addressed to the board president or the presiding officer and shall be limited to five minutes per person. The board may or may not respond to issues raised by members of the public at the time they are raised, but will provide a response if and when appropriate. The board asked that
members of the public be courteous and mindful of the rights of other individuals when speaking. Please note that the board will not respond to comments regarding students or board employees in light of the privacy rights by those individuals. Moreover, the board discourages comments about such
individuals and will not be responsible for such comments. Members of the public who choose to speak during the public session should carefully consider their comments since they could be held personally liable for any statements they make. Finally, please note that in accordance with the district policy, the
board will not officially comment or respond to any matter mentioned unless it can confirm that the matter has first been brought to the attention of the appropriate school personnel in an attempt to issue. Roll call, please. >> Joseph Carr >> here.
>> Alex Clehjo >> here. >> Michael Dilla is absent. Jennifer Arentra >> here. >> Abigail Goff >> here. >> Erica Multi Coulson >> here. >> Anthony Paloo >> here. >> Jesselle Vega >> here. >> Marco
>> here. I will now go over the results of the November 4th, 2025 election. We had three open seats uh and we had three new and newly enrolled uh members. We have Lisa Spone
with a total result of 3,962. Alex Cleavo, total results 4,116 and Marco Tataro at 4,137. I will now uh do the swearing in of the
new members. If you can come into the front Raise your right hand and repeat after I state your name. >> I >> do solemnly swear or affirm >> do solely swear or affirm
>> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey. >> And that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same. and I true faith and allegiance to the same
>> and to the government established in the United States and this state >> and to the government established in the United States and this >> under the authority of the people to help me God >> under the authority of the people help me God >> I state your name >> I
do solemnly swear or affirm >> domly swear or affirm >> that I possess the qualifications prescribed by law >> that I possess the qualifications prescribed by law >> for the office of member member of a board of education >> with the office of a member of board of education >> and that I am not disqualified as a
voter pursuant to RS194-1 >> and I am not disqualified as a voter pursuant to RS19-4 >> nor disqualified due to conviction of a crime or offense listed in NJSA 12-1
>> nor disqualified due to conviction crime or offense listed NJS 182 and that I will faithfully and partially and justly perform >> And I will faithfully and partially and justly perform >> all the duties of that office according
to the best of my ability. So help me God. >> All the duties of that office according to the best of my ability to help me God. >> Congratulations. >> Thank you. Find your oats. What you think? All right,
I will now take nominations for president. >> I nominate Maro. >> Second. >> Seconded by Mrs. B. >> Yes. Any other nominations?
Seeing there are no nominations, I will take roll call. >> Mr. Carr, >> yes. >> Mr. Clego, >> yes. >> Miss Art Trout, >> yes. >> Mrs. Goff, >> yes. >> Miss Multicolson, >> yes.
>> Mr. Paloo, >> yes. >> Miss Spoon, >> yes. >> Dr. Vega, >> yes. Mr. Tataro. >> Yes. >> Congratulations. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. At this time, we'll take the
election of the vice president position. May we have a nomination? >> I would like to nominate Erica. >> Second. >> Motion by Miss Aranchchild, second by Miss Cleo. Any other motions?
Roll call, please. >> Mr. Carr, >> yes. >> Mr. Cleo, >> yes. >> Mr. Art, >> yes. >> Mrs. Goff, >> yes. >> Miss Moltzy Coulson, >> yes. >> Mr. Paloo, >> yes. >> Miss Spone, >> yes.
>> Dr. Vega, >> yes. >> Mr. Tataro, >> yes. >> Congratulations. I'm just going to take roll call for the incoming board members. >> Joseph Carr >> here. >> Alex Kho
>> here. Jennifer Artra >> here. >> Abigail G >> here. >> Erica Multipolson >> here. >> Anthony Paloo >> here. >> Lisa Spoon >> here. >> Justelle Vega >> here. >> Marco Tataro >> here.
All right. Moving on to resolutions. R six, adoption of code of ethics. be resolved that the Horththorn Board of Education adopt the code of ethics for school board members as per NJSA 18A12-24.1 for the period of January 6, 2026
through January 5th, 2027. A school board member shall abide by the following code of ethics for board school members. I will uphold and enforce all laws regulation rules and regulations of the state board of education and court orders pertaining to the schools. Desired changes shall be
brought about only through legal and ethical procedures. I will make decisions in terms of the educational welfare of children and will seek to develop and maintain public schools that meet the individual needs of all children regardless of their ability, race, creed, sex or social standing. I
will confine my board action to policym, planning and appraisal. and I will help to frame policies and plans only after the board has consulted those who will be affected by them. D. I will carry out my responsibility not to administer the schools but together with my fellow
board members to see that they will all are all wellrun. E I will recognize that authority rests with the board of education. I will make no personal promises nor take any private action that may comprise compromise the board.
F. I will refuse to surrender my independent judgment to special interest or partisan political groups or to use the schools for personal gain or for the the gain of friends. G I will hold confidential all matters pertaining to the schools which if disclosed would
needlessly injure individuals or the schools. In all other matters, I will provide accurate information and in concert with my fellow board members, interpret to the staff the aspirations of the community for its schools. H I will vote to appoint the best
qualified personnel available after consideration of the recommendation of the chief administrative officer. I I will support and protect school personnel and proper performance of their duties. J. I will refer all complaints to chief administrative
officer and I'll act on the complaints at the public meetings only after failure of the administrative solution. The following professional appointment items are being recommended for 2026. R seven date and time of board meetings.
R8 adoption of bylaws and policy manual. R9 designation of official newspaper. R10 bank depositories. R11 I resolved by the Hormone Board of Education that the faximony signatures
of pres for president of the board of education, school business administrator and treasures of of school monies be approved for the use of all school warrants and checks as well. R12, attorney, R13, alternate board secretary. R14, reappointment of
representative to the Northeast Bergen County School Board Insurance Group. R15, award of contract for risk manager. R16, appointment of qualified purchasing agent. R1 17, appointment of public agency compliance officer. R 18,
reappoint of representative assembly board of directors for Northern region educational services commission. R1 19, adoption of petty cash fund. R20, appointment of benefit agent. R21, appointment of school medical examiner.
R22, fees for copies of public documents. R23, approval of electronic handbooks. R24, readoption of curriculum. R25, appointment of policy service provider. R 26, appointment of continuing disclosure agent. R 27,
appointment of fixed asset appraisal firm. R 28, appointment of environmental consulting firm. R 29 appointment of affirmative action officer. R30 appointment of the following be resolved that the director of facilities be appointed as a as follows for Horththorn
public schools for the period of January 6th through January 5th. The list below is appointment of asbestous management officer, safety health design, indoor air quality design, integrated pest manager coordinator, right to know
officer, chemical hygiene officer and aera coordinator. R31, appointment of 504 committee coordinator. R32, appointment of ADA officer. R33, appointment of New Jersey Division of Child Protection Permanency,
DCPN liaison. R34, appointment of homeless liaison. R35, approval of liaison for missing and abused children. R36, approval of title 9 officer. R37, approval of tax shelter investments. R38, approval of contract joint
services. R39, approval of contract joint services again. R40, approval of purchasing cooperatives. R41, approval of observation evaluation tools. R42, approval of parliamentary
procedures. R43, approval of doctrine of necessity. R44, approval of travel and related expense reimbursement. R45 approval of guide for standing operating procedures and internal controls for 20
through 2026 school year. She's trying to trick me on that one. R46 appointment of treasurer R47 attorney on behalf of myself
seconded by Mr. Carr. discussion. >> I just have one question for R15. Are these dates supposed to be changed because it says July 2022? >> R15, page seven.
>> R15. Yes. >> Oh, no. That's that's when the cont started >> and it ends 2025. >> Yeah. >> So, over. >> Oh, no. Sorry. It should have been 2026. >> Okay. June 30th, >> but it started 2020, >> right? >> There you go.
>> Thank you. >> Any other discussion? >> I have a question. >> Sure. for um R47. Is this the new return or is it just a new name that the hotel? >> So this is we have a specific
circumstance in which we uh had to be referred to another uh legal firm because the case in which we're pursuing the other party is represented by pogerty. >> I see. I remember that. Okay. This is just specific to that.
>> Just one case. Yeah. But we still had to approve them. >> Okay. >> Any other discussion? >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Carr, >> yes. >> Mr. Cleo, >> yes. >> Mr. Artra, >> yes. >> Mrs. G, >> yes.
>> Miss Multicult, >> yes. >> Mr. Poo, >> yes. >> Miss Phone, >> yes. >> Dr. Vega, >> yes. >> Mr. Taro, >> yes. >> Polic be heard. As a reminder, when submitting questions or comments via email, please be sure to include your first name, last name, address, and your
question. Anyone from both here? >> No. >> All right. Before, >> Mr. President. >> Yes. >> If I may. >> Yeah. >> Just want to take the opportunity to thank the uh public for their ongoing support. This being uh my 13th year is
special to me because this will complete an entire generation of students uh when you count from K through 12. Also want to thank my family for their uh who is flanking me for their ongoing support. My parents, my wife Olga, my brother Francisco, my kids, my aunt Daisy,
inspiration that my late sister human provides. Also would like to uh congratulate our uh president Mr. Tutaro. Thank you for your class and for the leadership last year and uh looking forward to another
fantastic year. And also Erica, you know how much you uh you want the position and I think you're the first alumni at least while I've been on the board that holds that position. So congratulations. >> Thank you. Thank you for all your wisdom
passing to I appreciate. >> Thank you. ALL RIGHT. I ALSO HAVE A PUBLIC STATEMENT I'D LIKE TO READ out loud. Uh I'm deeply honored and grateful to have been nominated and approved to once again serve as president of Warthon board of education.
I thank my fellow board members for their confidence and trust. I look forward with great enthusiasm to the year ahead as we continue working together on behalf of the students, families, staff, and community of Horththornne. As a board, our focus remains clear. Supporting academic
excellence, ensuring safe and welcoming schools, maintaining strong fiscal responsibility, and continuing to build trust through transparency, collaboration, and thoughtful decision-making. The year ahead presents meaningful opportunities to strengthen our district and further advance the
educational experience for every child we serve. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Mr. Michael Doyle for his dedicated service to the board of education. His time, commitment, and contributions to the district are truly valued, and we thank him for the willingness to serve the
Horththorn community. I also want to express my gratitude to Mr. Alex Luho for his service as vice president of the board of education. His leadership, partnership, and steady guidance have been instrumental in supporting the work of the board, and I thank him for his continued dedication to our schools.
Additionally, I am pleased to welcome Mrs. Lisa Spone as our newest trustee. We look forward to her perspective, energy, and commitment to public education as she begins her service on the board. Finally, congratulations to Miss Erica Multi Coloulton on our election as vice president, as well as
to all the newly elected trustees. Your willingness to serve reflects a shared commitment to the future of Port Public Schools. I am confident that together we will continue to move the district forward in a positive and thoughtful manner. Thank you to our educators, administrators, students, and parents
and residents for your ongoing support and engagement. I look forward to a productive and successful year ahead. >> I would just like to point out that I'm fairly certain this is the first time the majority of members are female. If any no further comments, we will take
a motion to adjourn the reorg meeting. >> Motion second. >> Motion by that Dr. >> Second by Miss. >> Discussion. >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Carr. >> Yes. >> Mr. Cleo,
>> yes. >> Mr. Narrow, >> yes. >> Mrs. Goff, >> yes. >> Miss Multi Coulson, >> yes. >> Mr. Yes. >> Mrs. Spoon. >> Yes. >> Dr. Vega. >> Yes. >> Mr. Tataro. >> Yes. >> Good evening everybody. Thank you for coming.
>> Thank you.