Meeting call to order. Time is now 700 p.m. New Jersey P excuse me. New Jersey open public meeting law was enacted to ensure the rights of the public to have advanced notice of and to attend meetings of
public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed or acted upon. 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 thereof posted at the municipal
building, communicated to the Herald News, the records, and file the clerk of the burrow for roll call, please. Joseph Carr. Aliceo, here. Michael Doyle here.
Jennifer Arentra here. Abigail Goff here. Erica Multicoan here. Anthony Paloo here. Gazelle Vega here. William G here. Marco Tero
here. Please rise for salute. I pledge allegiance. of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you.
At this time, I would like to turn it over to Mr. Alex for administration. Thank you, Mr. President. uh administration. On page two, pursuant to the recommendation of superintendent of schools, the committee and administration recommends a final resolution A1. Whereas the observance of
youth in the community week, students have been designated in the place instead of the respective members of the Halton Board of Education. And whereas the said student shall conduct the business of the set board members under direction of the duty elected board members and now therefore be resolved by the Halton Board of Education of the
Bureau of Author County that any and all action on behalf of the Senate board are hereby and here with gratified and confirmed as the official actions of the board of education as if the same were acting directly and in person board members and their participating student
counterparts for Mr. for president we have Emma Ola for myself we have to choli from Mr. who's not here with us is Lauren Cabrera who's also not here with us. Uh for Michael Doyle is Mackenzie
Doyle. For Jennifer Iron Trout, Natalie Wolf. For Abigail Goff, we have William Genstein. For Erica Mulson, we have Savannah Barry. For Andy Paloo, Diego Navaro. For Jazelle Vega, Emma
Vanu. For superintendent of schools, Dr. Spero, Thomas Gentales, and for Administrator Patricia Reckliff. We have Jen Del. I'm sorry. Discussion. Roll call, please. Mr. Carr.
Mr. Clehook. Yes. Mr. Mr. Doyle, yes. Miss Aaron Trap, yes. Mrs. Goff, yes. Mrs. Monkey Coan, yes. Mr. Koo, yes. Mrs. Vega, yes. Mr. Tataro, yes. Motion
passes. Thank you. At this time, I turn over the meeting to Madame President. Moving on to the meeting regulations. During each regular meeting, two opportunities are provided for citizens to ask questions and to make comments. During the first opportunity early on
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 the adjournment. When citizens may address any subject matter that is pertinent to andor directly related to the operation of the school district,
persons wishing to speak must upon being recognized rise state their name, address, and subject matter. The comments and questions shall be addressed to the board president or the presiding officer and shall be limited to 5 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 asks that members of the public be courteous and mindful of the rights of other individuals when speaking. Please note that the board will will not respond to comments regarding students or board
employees in light of the privacy rights held 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 this public session should carefully consider their comments since they could be held
personally liable for any statements they make. Finally, please know that in accordance with 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 resolve the issue. Uh public be heard agenda items only. Seeing that there is none um public be heard uh we would like to first address the approval of minutes of the April 8th 2025 and April 29th 2025
board meetings. Um uh discussion uh we make a motion uh for the approval of minutes. Second discussion Mr. Coley Miss Doyle. Yes. Miss Wolf. Yes.
Mr. Garrison. Yes. Miss Barry. Yes. Mr. Navaro. Yes. Miss Bangu. Yes. Lauren Cabaras. Emma. Yes. [Applause]
Moving on to the correspondence uh reports. Uh can we please have student council representative report on William G as well as superintendent's report um on Thomas Gantales uh for you tonight? Uh good evening all and hello to all the
students who are shadowing the board of education tonight. Without further ado, I will begin this month's report. Congratulations to senior William Garrison of the lacrosse team for surpassing 200 career points. Congratulate, sorry, congratulations to Karly Seir for becoming HHS's alltime softball win leader, surpassing 500
career strikeouts and for surpassing 100 career hits. The annual HHS football golf outing takes place on June 26th. For school outings, thank you to Mr. Miller's trade classes for revitalizing the courtyard. The National Honor Society Golden Tassel dinner took place
May 1st at the Tides. May 8th marks the teacher appreciation lunchon at 11:00 a.m. May 7th, 8, 12, and 13. Mark NJSLA testing. The spring concert takes place May 20th at 700 p.m. On May 21st is the
fall athletic parent night at 6:30 p.m. May 22nd is the HHS art show in the courtyard. May 23rd is a theater and dance concert at 7 p.m. May 29th is a senior scholarship night at 6:30 p.m. June 1st is a senior athletic brunch at the Brownstone. Senior superstars takes
place on June 2nd. Cell Earth Ration took place April 26th in the cafeteria. And on April 25th, the class of 2025 was able to partake in an egg hunt in the front yard with candy along with 15 gift cards. Thank you to all those who made this possible. for clubs. Student
council held their first intern day fundraiser where students were able to shadow a teacher for a day. The class of 2027 held a kickball tournament fundraiser in April. The Spanish club took a field trip to the New York Museum of Art and then at Torres Lopez. The performing arts club performed for local senior citizens and veterans at the Pay
County Senior Center. For the library, the high school library media center will highlight three important national events this month. Jewish American Heritage Month, Asian/Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, and Mental Health Awareness Month. For each theme, the library offers faculty instructional materials and resources and engages
students with library books displays and bulletin boards,formational materials, daily morning announcements, posted flyers, social media postings, and relevant books. That is all for this month. Thank you. Uh if we please have Mr. Gales with the superintendent report.
Thank you. First I would like to start with recognition of the students representative at the board. So William G has served as student representative to the board during the 2024 to 25 school year. It is recommended that the board approve the following resolution
of appreciation in honor of William. Whereas William Goff has served as the student representative to the board of education during the 2024 2025 school year. And whereas it has been his responsibility to voice the student
perspective to the board at the public meetings. And whereas he has been diligent and consistent in attending the board of education meetings. And whereas he has conducted himself with poise and courtesy while listening attentively to many lengthy discussions pertaining to
the governance of the school district. And whereas he has presented thoughtful and informative reports to the board of education on issues and events at the high school. And whereas he has a GPA of 4.0 of 97 and a class rank of 22 out of
134. And whereas he is a member of the HHS student council executive board, Heroes and Cool Kids mentor program, HHS peer leader, share club, HHS student council, HHS Italian club, and the HHS
lacrosse team. And whereas he is a volunteer of the Hawthorne Ambulance Corp as a certified EMT and the volunteer coach of Hawthorne Recreational Youth Lacrosse. And now therefore be it resolved that the members of the Hawthorne Board of Education express their gratitude and
appreciation to William Goff for his service to the student body and board of education and send him with their best wishes for success in all future endeavors. Thank you, William. [Applause]
I would like to go over the end of year events. We have already held numerous endofear events, but we have many more exciting events ahead. Please check the calendar on the school and district websites for more details regarding these and other end of year events. Thank you to everyone who
supported the CPAC color run this past Sunday morning. Fortunately, the weather cooperated and there was no rain during the event. We appreciate the CPAC co-presidents and members for their efforts in putting this event together and for their ongoing support for our
schools. I also encourage all community members to view our Bears Decisions 2025 Instagram page to see all the fantastic schools our Hawthorne High School seniors have been accepted to. I would also like to ask our fellow seniors here tonight to share their post high school
plans for the fall. Share yours first. Share yours first. I'll share mine first. I I'm going to be attending Rucker New Brunswick in the fall for the finance major. And I will ask William Goff to share his future plans. Um I'm
going to Miseria University in Pennsylvania and I am majoring in nursing. I am also going to Ruckers New Brunswick in the business school majoring in finance. Oh, thank you fellow seniors. Some other school students at Hawthorne
High School are attending this fall include Ramipo College, Monontlair State University, Sen Hall University, Ruckers University, UMass Boston, UNLV, University of New Haven, NJIT, William
Patterson University, Pay County Community College, Bergen County Community College, University of Pittsburgh, St. John's University, Temple University, Penn State University, Stonybrook University, University of Albany, Indiana
University, Quinnipiac University, Thomas Jefferson University, Lo Haven University, Rowan University, University of Delaware, Keen University, University of Connecticut, United States Air Force, Leernu University, Hoffra University,
the College of New Jersey, Miss Ricardia University, Fairlight at Dickson University and Christine Balamy. [Applause] All right, we will now do our teacher recognition. This week, we take a moment
to recognize and celebrate our teachers incredible dedication, passion, and impact. Their commitment to nurturing minds, inspiring curiosity, and shaping the future is nothing short of extraordinary. Every lesson taught, every word of encouragement, and every
moment of patience contribute to a legacy of learning and growth that extends far beyond the classroom. To all Hawthorne educators, thank you for your tireless efforts, your unwavering support, and the difference you make every single day. You are truly appreciated by the members of the
Hawthorne Board of Education and Administration. As part of teacher appreciation week, we would also like to spend a few minutes recognizing and celebrating some of our best educators. At this time, we will be recognizing our governor educators of the year and the
educational services professionals of the year. I would ask Miss Farcus and Miss Sloshberg, HCA representatives, to join us at the front of the auditorium as we honor our governor educators of the year. Thank you, sir.
Great. Our first honores from Hawthorne High School are Miss Allison Banker Ross as Hawthorne High School guidance [Applause] counselor. It is my privilege to
congratulate Miss Banker Ross on being named Educational Services Professional of the Year as a school counselor at Hawthorne High School. Miss Banker Ross demonstrates unwavering dedication, professionalism, and compassion in the supporting students academic, social,
and emotional growth. She skillfully collaborates with families, staff, and administrators to create effective data-informed plans that empower students to thrive and achieve their post-secary plans. In addition to her daily responsibilities, Miss Banker Ross
oversees the entire senior scholarship night, a year-long undertaking that reflects her extraordinary organization, attention to detail, and commitment to celebrating student achievement. Her leadership, inclusivity, and strong ethical standards make her an invaluable
member of the HHS community and truly deserving of this recognition. [Applause] Next, we have a Hawthorne High School
math teacher, Miss Michelle Fibs. [Applause] It is with great pride that we highlight Miss Fibs and her exceptional impact as an educator and leader at Hawthorne High School. A champion of innovation, equity, and student achievement. Miss
Fibs played a pivotal role in the school, earning the College Board's AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award, helping expand opportunities for young women in STEM. As advisor to the STEM capstone program, she has guided students to state level recognition,
including a second place finish at the NJ school board's steam tank challenge last school year. She has taught computer science, engineering, and math with a focus on real world applications, hands-on learning, and future ready skills. Miss Fibs fosters a culture of
excellence through strong collaboration with colleagues and families. And her impact extends far beyond the classroom walls, empowering students of all backgrounds to thrive, lead, and innovate. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition and your
retirement, Miss Fibs. We will miss you. [Applause] at the end. [Music]
Next up, we have Miss Aaron Harney, LMS guidance [Applause] counselor. Mrs. Aaron Harney has been named Lincoln Middle School's educational services professional of the year. As our school counselor, Mrs.
Harney consistently goes above and beyond to support students academically, socially, and emotionally, making her an essential part of our school community. Whether working one-on-one with students, collaborating with staff, or offering a helping hand in the cafeteria, Mrs. Harney leads with
compassion and dedication. She builds strong, trusting relationships with students and families, creating a safe, welcoming space where all students feel heard and supported. In addition to her counseling role, Miss Harney serves as our anti-bullying specialist and is an
active member of the response to intervention team. Her proactive communication, tireless advocacy, and unwavering commitment to student success truly sets her apart. LMS is fortunate to have such a dedicated professional, and Mrs. Harney is more than deserving
of this recognition. [Applause] Next up, we have Miss Tony Nogle, a LMS English
[Applause] teacher. For the past 21 years, Mrs. Ngle has been a dedicated English language arts teacher known for her high standards, engaging lessons, and deep commitment to her students and
colleagues. She consistently challenges her students while offering thoughtful guidance and feedback, helping them grow both academically and personally. Her lessons are dynamic and inclusive, reflecting her passion for teaching and her ability to reach all learners.
Beyond the classroom, Mrs. Nago is a collaborative and generous colleague, always ready to support others and share the best practices. As a eighth grade adviser, she ensures students leave LMS with meaningful memories. Mrs. Nogle's impact on our school community is profound, and this recognition is a
testament to her unwavering dedication and excellence in education. [Applause] Next up, we have Miss Christine Biskoff
as a par [Applause] professional. Miss Chris has been a staple of the Thomas Jefferson community for 35 years. She's always willing to help and support our school with her many creative talents. A colleague
recently described her as a gem of Jefferson Elementary School. In recent years, she has a key member of our preschool inclusion program, helping various young learners get ready for kindergarten. This year, Miss Chris has been an essential part of one of our
higher need preschool classrooms. She works closely with students who come to us as three or four year olds with very limited skills. It is amazing to see that the progress those children make in the program. Miss Chris is a big part of that success. We appreciate all she does for our school community.
Congratulations, Miss Chris. [Applause] Next up, we have Miss Teresa Cassidy Bennett. A [Applause]
school Miss Teresa is another member of our amazing preschool team. Colleagues have described her as an exceptionally dedicated, skilled, and passionate educator. She is a role model for our preschool program in the way she delivers instruction, supports staff,
and works with her students varying needs. It is incredible to watch Miss Teresa and her team help their students learn skills over time. The growth and development achieved by these students is truly life-changing. One of Miss Teresa's greatest strengths is her ability to provide clear and helpful
feedback to her team members. Spend a few minutes in her classroom and you will hear a buzz of positive dialogue as the team works together to support each of the students. We are so thankful for all Mr. Terresa does to help our students and community. Congratulations,
Miss Teresa. [Applause] Next up, we have kindergarten teacher Miss Amanda [Applause] Limbo. Miss Limbo is known for her calm,
kind, and confident presence, which creates a warm and supportive kindergarten classroom environment. Her thoughtful teaching style and strong connection with students help children feel safe, valued, and eager to learn. She designs engaging lessons that
incorporate songs, hands-on activities, and realworld applications, making learning both fun, and meaningful. Miss Lambo is also recognized for her exceptional reliability, functionality, and professionalism. Consistently coming to school wellprepared, enthusiastic.
Miss Lambo's ability to listen and support families further enhances her impact within the school community. She's deeply respected by colleagues and parents alike. Her dedication, warmth, and excellence make her a standout educator, and she is highly deserving
nominee for the governor's educator of the year award. Congratulations. [Applause] Next up we have para profofessional Jean Estes.
[Applause] Mrs. Estie serves as a dedicated par professional in the ERI emotional regulation and intervention program where her unique blend of empathy skill and professionalism significantly
benefits both students and staff. She works with elementary students facing a variety of challenges, meeting each day with calmness, compassion, and consistency. Her ability to create a safe, supportive environment helps students feel understood and empowered
to navigate their emotions and behaviors successfully. Mrs. Estes strikes a powerful balance between kindness and discipline, allowing her to build meaningful connections that foster real progress in her students. Beyond her work with students, Mrs. SDS is a
reliable and respected colleague who collaborates effectively with the teachers and staff to ensure the best outcomes for everyone involved. Her contributions go above and beyond expectations and her professionalism sets a high standard in our school community. Mrs. Estis exemplifies what
it means to be a compassionate and effective educator, making her a truly deserving candidate for the governor's educator of the year award. [Applause] Next up, we have school nurse Marge
Tamburo. It is with great pride that we recognize Mrs. Margaret Tambururo, known to all as Marge, as Washington School's 2025 educational services professional of the year. For over 15 years, Marge has
served as our certified school nurse and family life instructor with unwavering dedication, professionalism, and compassion. Her steady guidance during the CO 19 pandemic helped our school navigate uncertainty with confidence and her leadership of our cardiac crisis
response team ensures our staff is prepared for emergencies. Beyond her expertise, Marge is a trusted, comforting presence whose office is a safe haven for students and staff alike. She warmly welcomes new families, supports our bilingual population, and
exemplifies service through her work as a veteran EMT and health educator. With the family deeply rooted in public service, she extends her passion for help students well beyond our school walls. Miss Tamuro's contributions to Washington School are immeasurable, and
we are honored to celebrate her as a true role model and leader in our community. Congratulations, [Applause] Next up, we have second grade teacher
Melanie Kresinsky. [Applause] It is my absolute honor to recognize someone who truly embodies the spirit of Washington Elementary School. Our 2025 teacher of the year, Mrs. Melanie Krisminsky. Melanie is the kind of
teacher every student deserves. Passionate, dedicated, and relentlessly committed to her student success. She consistently goes above and beyond to support her classroom and our school community. Her impact extends far beyond her room. Whether she's partnering with
families, supporting PTO events, or helping shape district curriculum through her work on the standardsbased report card committee, Melany's inclusive, innovative teaching, especially for our multilingual learners, has earned her recognition as
a model classroom for other school districts. She is a trusted colleague, a devoted educator, and a quiet force of excellence at Washington School. Please join me in congratulating Miss Melanie Chrisinsky, a true leader and our teacher of the year.
[Applause] So, we're going to take a picture with all our teachers of the year, but before we do, we have one other group that we'd like to recognize. So obviously take it away. So we would like to
recognize five valued members of our faculty who have made the difficult decision to retire after many years of dedicated service to the Hawthorne public schools. Together these five individuals have contributed an incredible 98 years of service to our
students, staff, and school community. On behalf of the entire district, we extend our deepest gratitude to PAR professionals Deborah Frager, Suzanne Hes, and Lorie Stro, as well as teachers Diane Hefernon and Michelle Fibs. Your
commitment, compassion, and unwavering support have made a lasting impact on countless lives and helped shape our schools into places of learning, growth, and care. As you begin this next chapter, know that your legacy will live on in the hearts of students and
colleagues. Thank you for everything and best wishes for your joyful and well-deserved retirement. [Applause] At this time, we would like to ask the four retirees here tonight, Suzanne Hes,
Lorie Stro, Diane Heferman, and Michelle Fibs to please join us at the front of the auditorium. Let's give them another round of applause. [Applause]
Can we get everyone together? Yeah, we'll take one picture while you're up here. pictures. While you're here, Mr. Where am I looking? All right. So, congratulations all of [Applause]
our invite our teachers of the year and educational services professionals come back up please so we can take a picture with all of you bring your bring your certificates with you please hold the flowers yeah you can bring the flowers
[Music] flowers everyone [Music] [Music] Yeah. Yeah. [Music] I swear to get
[Music] back in it. out, guys. I don't know where I was looking. Move my eyes somewhere. [Music] So, don't forget at the end of the month, right, we have our little lunchon
or breakfast actually this year we're going to have to celebrate. Congratulations. [Applause] Goodness gracious. Does everybody have a protector?
six. Oh, super let you know if anything exciting. I get a picture with you. [Music] They don't know Golden GPA. out of the picture. Looks up.
Thank you. I'll introduce myself. Hi, Elizabeth. I'm the vice president. But I teach at the high us together. Yeah. So, come out. Oh, but yes.
start the meeting again. Madam President, uh, thank you, Thomas. Uh, we announc 12 for curriculum and instruction. Pursuant to the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, the committee on curriculum and instruction recommends
the following resolutions. CI 1 through CI5 on page 5, CI 6 through CI 12 on page 6, CI1 13 through CI 18 on page 7, and CI 19 on page 8. On behalf of the committee, I so move.
Second. Roll call. Miss Doyle. Yes. Miss, yes. Mr. Gerstein, yes. Miss Barry, yes. Mr. Navaro,
Miss Benu, yes. Miss Cabera, Mr. Co. Mr. Coley, yes. Miss Olaf, yes. Motion passes. [Music] Thank you. Uh, moving on. Uh, Miss Wolf,
please address personnel. Thank you, President Ola. The following resolutions are pursuant to the recommendation of the superintendent of schools. P1 through P2 on page 8. P3 to P to P12 on page 9.
P13 to P21 on page 10 and P22 to P24 on page 11. On behalf of the committee, I so roll call. Miss Wolf, yes. Mr. Gstein,
yes. Miss Barry, yes. Mr. Mr. Navaro, yes. Miss Bangu, yes. Miss Cber, Mi Mr. Goalie, yes. Miss Doyle, yes. Miss Ola, yes. Um, moving on. Can Mr. Coley please
address the finance and administration? Thank you. For finance and administration, may we have donations? acceptance of a donation from the LMS PTO to Lincoln Middle School of a projector and screen for the gymnasium at a cost of
14,642.15. Acceptance of a donation from the Holy Family to Lincoln Middle School for a used baby grand piano at an estimate value of $2,500 with a cost to the district of $300 to remove the old piano. Acceptance
of a donation for the LMS PTO to Lincoln Middle School for moving in the new grand piano and moving the old piano at a cost of $1,250. Acceptance of the donation from the LMS PTO to Lincoln Middle School for the 7th grade field trip project store
at a cost of $1,500. Acceptance of the donation from the LMS PTO to Lincoln Middle School for graduation t-shirts for the eighth grade students at a cost of $1,290. acceptance of a donation from the LMS PTO to Lincoln Middle School for
graduation gowns for the eighth grade students at a cost of 3,225 action items. Pursuit to the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, the committee on finance and administration recommends the following resolutions. F1 to F8 on page
12, F9 and F10 on page 13 and A1 to A3 on page 14. On behalf of the committee, I move Mr. Gideon. Yes.
Miss Barry, yes. Mr. Navaro, yes. Miss Bangu, yes. Miss Cabra. Mr. Kohley, yes. Miss Doyle, yes. Miss Wolf, yes. Miss Ola, yes. Moving on to claims in accordance with
NJAC 6A 23/ 211B C3 and C4 for the approval of the May 25 bill list. It is recommended that the board approve the bill list for the month of May 2025. Um, roll call.
Oh, second. Second by who? Motion second by discussion Miss Barry yes Mr. Navaro Miss Bangu yes
Miss Cabbera Mr. Goalie. Yes. Miss Doyle. Yes. Miss Wolf. Yes. Mr. Garstein. Yes. Miss Ola? Yes. Uh, moving on to Miss Doyle. Can we have
buildings and grounds? Thank you, Madam President. Action items. Pursuant to the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, the committee on building grounds recommends the following resolutions. BG1 on pages 13 carrying over to page 14. On behalf of the
committee, I so I so move on. Second. Miss Discussion. Mr. Navaro. Miss Bangu. Yes. Miss Cabera. Miss Tricoli. Yes. Miss Doyle. Miss
Wolf. Yes. Mr. Garrettstein. Yes, Miss Barry. Yes, Miss Ola. Yes. Uh for committee and lease and reports. Uh committee. Uh for the legislative, we have one sign. Uh for finance.
Oh, okay. Thank you. Governor Murphy signed the following bill into law. Sunscreen policies S1548 to A1028 will require require school districts to adopt policies concerning student use of sunscreen and sunprotective clothing at
school and school sponsored functions. The policy shall not require a student to provide documentation from a physician or other licensed healthare professional as amended. The policy may require written permission from a student's parent or guardian but may not require schools personnel to assist a student in applying sunscreen. This
concludes my report. Thank you uh for finance and administration we have to truly. Thank you madam president. The 2025 2026 budget was presented on Tuesday April 19th. The committee will not meet otherwise. Since it is youth night I
want to share the financial significance of the board of education instead of the meeting board. New Jersey school districts on average manage 67% of New Jersey. In Hoffford it is 55%. In addition, a strong correlation exists between the quality of the town school
and its property values. That being the case, it's in our collective best interest that the operation is effectively managed and delivers a quality production. Please remain engaged as you graduate from high school. This concludes my report. Thank you. For buildings and grounds, can we
have Mackenzie Doyle? Nothing to report at this time. Thank you. And could we have as well by Mackenzie. Nothing to report at this time. Thank you. Um for council lesson, we have
Natalie. Thank you, Miss Ola. Um I would like to mention from the mayor's letters that there is a reminder that there is the mayor's annual community walk for wellness, Sunday, May 18th from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the high school. On Sunday
5:18, there is a community fundraiser for the Sabranza family at the Gal Road Firehouse from 12 to 6:00 p.m. There is also a reminder that taxes were due on May 1st, but there is a grace period extended to Monday, May 12th,
Oh, yes. I'd also like to welcome our brand new superintendent, Mr. Indian. [Applause] Um, thank you. We have curriculum and instruction and superintendent search committee um by Will Pearson.
The curriculum and instruction committee did not meet yet this month, so there is no report. The superintendent search committee formally wrapped up its service last week when our new superintendent, Mr. Matthew Mcdanelli was appointed. As the chair's person of this committee, I want to take this opportunity to thank my fellow committee
members for their dedication and patience. The search process was rigorous and did require long hours away from families. Selecting a superintendent is one of the most important roles of the board member and I'm grateful for all of your service. I would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to Kelly Mitchell, our field
representative from New Jersey school boards. Miss Mitchell brought a wealth of experienced professional knowledge that significantly enhanced the overall success of the search. Her commitment to the success of our district was evident in her attention to detail and her ability to maintain a high level of professionalism throughout the search
process. Thank you. Uh next we have NJSBA and PCSBA by Savannah Barry. Thank you, Madam President. NJSBA has posted this 2025 November election candidates kit online at NJSBA candidates kit on the
NJSBA website. This year's annual school election will be he held on November 4th, 2025. The deadline for candidates to submit their nominating petition is 400 p.m. July 28th, 2025. May 30th, there is a virtual spring conference.
This virtual event will offer more than 20 sessions with multiple concurrent training sessions featuring our most requested topics and some of the most popular sessions from workshop 2024 such as school safety and security, mental health for students and staff, board
governance, career and technical education, and much more. Stay tuned for session details and a full agenda. Time 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Member fee $99. Board member academy credits earn up to six BMA
credits. P County School Board Association. We cordally invite you to join us for the Pay County School Board Association spring c spring celebrations during on dinner on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 at Mario's restaurant in Clinton.
This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the dedication of board members like you who have not only met the certification milestone significant milestone but have also pursued additional certific certifications.
Thank you. Last we have um HF SACP's by Diego Navaro. Thank you. Jefferson PTO has an ongoing give back with Galbrook Farm and Garden Center until June 15th. This is the perfect for
Mother's Day gifts or any spring planting you plan to do. There are some restrictions. Bag goods like mulch and fertilizer don't apply. Golfer Book Farm and Garden Center 423 Golf Road. Make sure to mention Jarrison at checkout. As always, thank you for your
support. CPAC, as Dr. reported earlier in this report. CPAC had another successful color run. We would like to thank all the volunteers and sponsors as well. Mayor John Lane, the Hawthorne Police Department, the Vet County Sheriff's Department, and all of HHS National Honor Society student
volunteers. I would like to thank co-presidents Doc Dr. Alina Hooper and Robin Crawford along with Mariana Rena, Catherine Well, it's a lot of work. It's a it's a lot of work to pull off a UAL
color run especially with such a small crew. Please consider volunteering and becoming a member helping TPAC future events. Board board member Jennifer Eric Trout Alabio as well as superintendent Dr. Sprito participated. Congratulations to our
color run winners and a big thank you to our participants. Men's first place Aiden Downey with a time of 19 minutes. Second place Sam Hen with a time of 21 minutes. In third place Kevin a time of 23 minutes. [Music]
Women's first place Petro Van Slot 29 minutes. Second place Gemma 29 29.5 minutes and third place Sarah Deny 30 minutes. LMS come join us
for a fifth grade circus show on May 16th. Ticket sales will cover the cost of the company putting on the show together for our fifth graders. The students will be trained to use the circus equipment all week, all next week before the show on Friday. We are so excited to try something new with our
students and really need our community support. They can email the PTO to purchase their tickets at rosto50@gmail.com. Tickets for staff and children are $5 and adults are 10. Washington school has a mental health awareness program for the month of May
called Project Smile. Please call 8449852502. Press one or two to make to make you smile. Thank you. Thank you. Uh public be heard. At this time, members of the public may ask questions or make comments on
educational issues or school matters. Seeing Seeing as there are none, uh, now it's time for general comments and questions from the board related to school district. But whether it be new business or old business going down the line from my left,
welcome. I would like to let everybody know that there is the middle school production this Friday. There is also NJSLA testing this week and I'd like to wish everybody good luck and congratulate the new hire teachers.
Uh I wanted to congratulate all of the teachers that were honored tonight and uh hope for great future for all of you guys. Kudos to the students who signed up for and participated in today's event. As young adults, I encourage you to join a
nonprofit board service. The benefits it provides to professional success and leadership development are well documented. These include increased confidence, accepting responsibility, finding meaning in work, and becoming more qualified for promotion. Don't
think you need to be older to be able to participate. For example, your classmate Xavier Cloivo, class of 2023, served as the William Patterson Board of Trustees student representative. Later this month, as a 19-year-old, he will share the graduation stage at the credential
center with the university president and fellow trustees. Being that May is military appreciation month, I want to honor and recognize the men and women who are actively serving, including our Hawthorne alumni. I'd like to extend a sincere thank you
to Dr. Spero, the HHS administrators, and the entire board for allowing me to participate in this year's board of education youth night. Also, I'd like to wish the all the moms a very happy Mother's Day. I'd like to thank all educators of Hawthorne High School who have played a hand in the academic lives of all
Hawthorne High School students. You help shape the future adults who will participate and shape America's future. Your work is greatly valued and appreciated. I'd also like to extend my personal gratitude to Miss Fibs and Miss Flanigan who have wonderfully impacted the academic careers of many students,
especially my own. Best of luck as you go forward. Thank you. Thank you. Okay. I would just like to congratulate all of the governor's educators of the year recipients and a happy retirement to those that have dedicated their career
and life to educating our children here in Hawthorne. I would also like to congrat congratulate students who have already taken AP exams and wish good luck to those who haven't already. Thank you. On behalf of the Hawthorne Board of Education, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and
congratulations to our student representatives for the job exceptionally well done. Your participation this evening reflects not only your dedication and leadership, but also the strength and promise of the next generation of Hawthorne leaders. You have presented our board with professionalism, insight, and
confidence, traits we greatly admire and appreciate. We would also like to take this opportunity to once again congratulate our 2024 to 2025 Governor Educators of the Year. Your outstanding contributions to our schools, students, and community are the cornerstones of
academic excellence in Hawthorne. Thank you for your unwavering commitment. Lastly, we recognize and celebrate our retirees who are being honored tonight. Your service impact will leave a lasting legacy in our district. We wish you all the best as you begin this next chapter. We look forward to seeing many of you at
our next regular board of education meeting which will be held on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 at 700 p.m. in the HHS auditorium. Um there is no private session at this time. So I know is it too late? Okay.
I just wanted to say great job. I was actually a student up here almost 25 years ago. So I hopefully maybe I know I felt like everyone was so old and I was so young. We're not that old up here but but it's encouraging. Hopefully maybe it
will fire one for all of you to maybe run for the board one day. I you know when I was a student I never would have thought I would be back here but here I am. It's great. You guys all did great and maybe we have a board member.
[Applause] Thank you. Uh lastly, uh we need a motion to adjourn. Can we have a board of education roll call vote, please? discussion. It was motioned by
Yes. Miss Miss Moli. Yes. Miss Doyle. Yes. Miss Wolf. Miss Wolf. Yes. Mr. Garstein. Yes. Miss Barry. Yes. Mr. Navaro. Yes. Miss Olaf.
Yes. Happy Mother's Day everybody. Thank you.