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Good evening everyone. June 15th, 2026. Please education official 136. and June 5th, 2026. If any board member or member of the

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public believes that this meeting does not open public meetings, the board request that such concern raised at this time. Please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and will be made available to the public throughout which can be accessed from the district

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homepage and on the district's YouTube channel video. The board of education is committed to maintaining a respectful public meeting. We ask that all attendees please silence their electronic devices. If you need to use

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your device, Heat. Heat. Miss here M here Mr. >> here >> Mr. H M

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the purpose of our evening is to receive public feedback on the contract for superintendent Johnson. The contract covers a time period that began on July 1st of 2024, continuing through July 1 of 2029. The terms of the contract remain the same, but the wording is

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being updated to be in conformity with requirements of the state pension office. So, I'm going to ask the board attorney, Mr. Veto Gagliardi, to walk us through the changes contained therein and the reasoning for them. >> Thank you, Mr. Gagliardi. >> Thank you, Madam President. Um, I know

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this meeting is being recorded, which is particularly useful because I'm going to give a detailed explanation pursuant to the board president's request. If there are any board officials or members of the public who are having a hard time sleeping, I urge you to take what I'm going to say now, put it on a loop, and listen to it repeatedly, and it'll solve

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any insomnia issues which you are currently suffering from. Um during the administration of Governor Chris Christie, there was an imposition of salary caps on school superintendent and school superintendent salaries were limited based upon the size of the

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districts they served. Superintendents who were uh serving K12 districts, that is districts where there was a high school, were entitled to a stipen of $5,000 in addition to the cap limits based upon total enrollment.

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Those superintendent salary caps remained in effect for slightly less than a decade. They were repealed during uh the uh last administration. However, there were uh contracts that were renewed during that time and Dr.

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Johnson's uh contract was one of them. And while her salary was now no longer subject to the cap and the salary was um revised by the board of education, language referring to a $5,000 stipend

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remained in the contract. Now, um it didn't change how much the superintendent was paid. It just read as if $5,000 of her salary was a high school a siphon for having a high school, which no longer exists under the law. In any event,

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um, not just in Hoboken, but in other places, the pension bureau pointed out that if you have that language, we won't count $5,000 of the superintendent salary when the time comes for her pension to be calculated. And because stipens are not counted and so if you

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want to resolve that, you should simply remove that language from the contract. So, it is that exercise which we are undertaking here this evening. the superintendent's compensation and benefits are not affected at all. But state law requires that when a super sitting superintendent's contract is

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being modified in any way, you need to give the public 30 days notice and you need to have a hearing much like the super fund exercise in which we are undertaking this evening. So, as a result, the board is giving the public an opportunity to comment before it votes on the modification to the

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superintendent's contract. I underscore again there is no change in either the length or the compensation terms of the agreement. We are simply removing the language which reads as if there were a high school stipen. There is not so that

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there is no difficulty when the superintendent of schools retires and uh applies for a pension under state law. Um, I will yield back to you, Madam President, but certainly we'll invite the board to see if they have any questions in response to what I've just

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said. >> Thank you, Mr. Gagliardi. Do any members of the board of education wish comment or have any questions for Mr. Gagliardi? >> I was expecting worse. That was quite clear. Thank you. >> Thank you, sir. >> Just wanted to thank you for clarifying that. Thank you.

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>> Thank you. >> All right. Okay. Well, if there are no other members of the board who wish to comment, we can move forward to public comment. Um, as with our regular meetings, members of the public will have five minutes to comment if they wish to do so. Miss Lopez will check and

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see if we have any speakers signed up. As she is doing that, I will give my standard disclaimer. A reminder before we open for public comments. Over the years and most recently, the board has been asked why it does not prohibit or stop comments about school district employees from individuals who speak

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during the public comment portion of the meeting. The short answer is that the law prevents the board from censoring comments made about district personnel. The board does not condone nor is the board a party to comments as such. However, just because speaker may have the right to say what he or she feels,

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it does not absolve a speaker from liability for any comments that could be viewed as defamatory by an employee. Should speakers say something that subjects them to a civil suit, the responsibility falls squarely on the speaker and not on the board. Board policy requires that all speakers please state their name, municipality of

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residence, and business affiliation if any. Speakers are allowed 5 minutes and Vice President Norwood will quietly motion when there are 30 seconds remaining. Please address all comments to the chair. Board policy states that the board welcomes comments about matters comments on matters of interest to the board, but this is not an

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opportunity for dialogue or debate between speakers and board members or the superintendent. Miss Lopez, do we have any speakers signed up? >> There are no speakers. >> All righty. Well, if we have no speakers signed up, I think Mr. Gagiardi, am I good to close the meeting?

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>> You can Well, you can close the the public portion of the meeting. One other thing that I should state, Madame President, for the benefit of the board and the public, is that the superintendent's original contract and this modification of the contract were um submitted to and approved by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for Hudson County as required by

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law. >> Great. Thank you. So, this is going to conclude our hearing. Do I have a motion to adjurnn? >> Motion. >> Second. >> All in favor say I. >> I. >> Thank you. We will be back at 7 p.m. for our regular June meeting. Good evening

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everyone. We're going to get started. Welcome to the June 2026 Hoboken Board of Education meeting. Thank you all for being here. If you're joining us this evening to speak on agenda or non-aggenda items, please use the signup sheets that are located directly in front of me. Miss Lopez, can you please

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read the statement of compliance? Yes. This meeting of the Hoboken Board of Education is being held in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, NJSA 10:4-6 EDSAC. Proper notice of this meeting was

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provided in accordance with the law and was published through the designated official sources on May 13, 2026 and June 5th, 2026. If any board member or member of the public believes that this meeting is not in compliance with the open public meetings act, the board requests that

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such concern be raised at this time. Please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and will be made available to the public through board docs which can be accessed from the district homepage and on the district's YouTube channel. Hoboken board docs video. The board of education is

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committed to maintaining an orderly and respectful public meeting. We ask that all attendees please silence their electronic devices. If you need to use your device for a call or other personal matter, we kindly request that you step outside the meeting room. >> Thank you, Miss Lopez. Please rise for

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the pledge of allegiance. I alian to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Miss Lopez, can you please call the

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role? >> Miss Angley >> here. >> Miss Katamatori >> here. >> Miss Delara >> here. >> Mr. Gra >> here. Miss Connor, >> Mr. Cl here, >> Miss Norwood >> here, >> Miss Vez >> here, >> Miss Mcgherk >> here. >> You have a quorum.

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>> Thank you, Miss Lopez. We are going to begin the evening with our May and June students of the month. So, I will turn the meeting over to Assistant Superintendent Sandra Rodriguez Gomez. And then after students of the month, I believe we have some students being honored and recognized for various

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achievements in STEM. So, lots of lots of celebration this evening. Good evening, President McGherk, members of the board of education, our superintendent, Dr. Johnson, administrators, educators, families, and most importantly, our students.

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As we gather this evening, we find ourselves at the close of another remarkable academic year. A year filled with learning, growth, perseverance, innovation, and achievement. A year in which our students challenged themselves, discovered new passions,

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overcame obstacles, and demonstrated what is possible when talent, effort, and opportunity come together. This evening, we're honored to recognize our students of the month for both May and June. While each has earned this recognition for different reasons, they

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all share common qualities. a commitment to learning, a willingness to persevere through challenges, kindness toward others, and a determination to be their very best selves each and every day. They remind us that success is not

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measured solely by grades or awards, but by character, resilience, and the positive impact we have on those around us. These qualities matter. We are also proud to celebrate our students participating in the Hoboken High School aviation program. Through this innovative experience, these young

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people have looked beyond the horizon and dared to imagine themselves as future pilots, engineers, innovators, and leaders. They have embraced complex learning, developed technical skills, and demonstrated the courage to pursue opportunities that many students their

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age rarely have the chance to experience. Their accomplishments remind us that education is not simply about preparing students for the future. It is about empowering them to shape it. Tonight, we also recognize our steam

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tank finalists. These students exemplify creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving at the highest level. They identified challenges, designed solutions, and transformed ideas interaction. In doing so, they demonstrated the very skills

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that will define the next generation of leaders, inventors, entrepreneurs, and change makers. Their success serves as a powerful reminder that innovation begins when young pe when young people are encouraged to ask questions, think differently, and believe that their

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ideas can really make a difference. As we celebrate our students, we must also celebrate the many individuals who have helped make these accomplishments possible. Our educators, administrators, and you, our families, who are in this exciting journey as partners with us.

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And for that, we thank you. To our students tonight, we celebrate you. We celebrate your accomplishments, your growth, your effort, and your potential. Thank you for making this school year meaningful and memorable.

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At this time, we will officially begin the student recognition portion by having the principal of Joseph F. Brandt come to the podium and introduce his students being honored here this evening. Once principal Bartlett is done, he will engage in a picture

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opportunity and he will then introduce the principal of Connors, Miss Juliana Addie. We will then have principles Sorfin Dickerson Picopra of Wallace Koboken Middle and Hoboken High School respectively. Principal Bartlett, please

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join me. Thank you very much, Mrs. Rodriguez Gomez. Good evening, Dr. Johnson, members of the board, and our guests here tonight. At this time, I would like to ask Michelle Russo to join me at the podium. Congratulations to Michelle Russo, the Brand School student of the month for

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May. She was nominated by her second grade teacher, Mrs. Spano. Mrs. Spano said, "Michelle is consistently kind, and treats her classmates with respect. She is motivated, and always tries her best, even when tasks are challenging. She works hard, takes pride in her learning, is always smiling, and

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radiates positivity. Over the course of the school year, Michelle showed growth in academic and personal goals through perseverance and determination. Her hard work has allowed her to find much success in all aspects of classroom life. She diligently completes all of her classroom assignments and can always

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be counted on to be a leader in the dual language setting. Michelle is a valuable asset to our school because she consistently demonstrates kindness, respect, and compassion towards others. Her positive attitude, strong work ethic, and motivation to succeed make her a role model for her peers. She

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contributes to a welcoming and inclusive school environment by treating everyone with care and respect. She helps create a positive school culture and encourages others to be their best selves. Her caring nature and dedication to both her learning and her community make her an important member of our student body.

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Outside of school, Michelle enjoys playing in the park, cheering, painting, and arts and crafts. Her favorite subject in school is physical education. When she grows up, she wants to be an artist. When told she would receive this recognition here tonight, Michelle said, "I feel happy about everything. I love

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being in this school and being student of the month." Well, you have much to be proud of, Michelle. Your approach to school every day is laying the foundation for some wonderful accomplishments later in life. Please join me in congratulating our brand school student of the month for May,

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Michelle Russo. AND now I would ask Christian Garzone to join me AT THE PODIUM. TAKE TWO STEPS OFF. Congratulations to Christian Garzone, the Brand School student of the month for June. He was nominated by his first grade teacher, Miss Campbell. Miss

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Campbell said, "Christian is one of the kindest and happiest kids I've ever taught. He is always smiling and excited to be at school. He loves to learn and play with his friends. Christian works hard in all academic areas. His participation is always loud and proud. He really listens and is excited to

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answer questions, share his ideas, or lead the class in coral responses. When it was time to transition our lengthy calendar routine from teacher to student, Christian was the first one that came to mind that was ready to lead. When he got up there, he knew exactly what to do and how to lead the

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class. This year, Christian earned a kindness award and a team silver medal during Miss Campbell's classroom winter Olympics. A great school needs happy kids, kind kids, and enthusiastic learners. All of these capture who Christian is as a person. Christian

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treats others with respect and empathy, readily offering encouragement and assistance when classmates need it. He approaches learning with curiosity and enthusiasm. His strong character, genuine kindness, and eagerness to learn make him a valuable member of our school community and a positive influence on

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all of our students. Christian played football for the Hoboken Junior Red Wings this past fall and plans to do so again this coming season. He likes to play basketball at the park and likes to ride his scooter with his brother. Sometimes his grandpa chases them and it's a lot of fun. In school, he loves

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science, fizzed, music, and language arts. when he grows up, he wants to be a policeman or an astronaut. On being recognized here tonight, Christian said, "I feel happy and excited. I like school because we can do a lot of stuff and we can do math and brand school is the

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best. It's only the best because of kids like you, Christian." Please join me in congratulating the brand student of the month for June, Christian Garzo. Heat. Heat. At this time, I'd like to welcome to the podium the principal of the Carer

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School, Mrs. Juliana Addie. Please join me in calling up Sophia Ren, our Connor's District Student of the Month. Sophia is a remarkable fifth grader in Miss Schulties's class. Picture a student who walks into every assignment

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with a notebook full of focus and a quiet determination to get things right. Miss Schulties describes her as dependable and trustworthy, the kind of classmate whose hands go up with a thoughtful comment and whose kindness sets the tone for the room.

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Academically, Sophia is soaring above fifth the fifth grade bar. Imagine her deep in a CTY math problem, working through the logic step by step until it clicks. Miss Barakova says her thinking is clear, careful, and shows real

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understanding of the concepts. She's the student who reads feedback, not as critic, not as criticism, but as a treasure map to her next goal, consistently topping her link assessments and keeping her a A+ average

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across every subject area. Outside of the books, picture Sophia at her desk surrounded by colored pencils lost in a new art project or a watercolor painting. Or picture her on the pickle ball or a volleyball court with friends,

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laughing between points. She also plays a clarinet. So somewhere in Connors, there's the sound of Sophia practicing scales during school. Her favorite subjects are social studies and science. And when it comes to reading, she's

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usually got her nose in a fantasy or mystery novel. She just finished The Naturals by Jennifer Barnes and loved every page. Looking ahead to her future career, Sophia is thinking finance and engineering might be in her future. And here's something sweet. She says that

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sometimes in a special moment, she takes a mental photograph, a snapshot to remember exactly how things feel right now. When she thinks about leaving Connors as a fifth grader, it's her friends and teachers she knows she'll remember most. Kindness, respect,

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caring, good citizenship, responsibility, trustworthiness. Sophia embodies every one of our quality character traits. It's no wonder she's our student of the month. Please join me in congratulating Sophia Ren with her district.

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Heat. Heat. Please join me in calling up Mia Ragu, our Connor's district of student of the month in second grade. Mia was nominated by her teacher, Miss Lieberman, who says Mia is the kind of student who does the right thing even

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when no one's watching. If a classmate is sitting alone, Mia is the one who walks over and invites them to join in. If someone gets a question right, Mia is cheering for them, not because she's asked to, but because that's just who she is. Mia is so responsible and

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dependable in the classroom. She loves when her class job is teacher's helper. And it turns out that this is a pattern at home, too. Mia is the oldest of three girls with two younger sisters, four-year-old Noah and 2-year-old Ren.

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Her mom, Jamie, says Mia helps get her sisters out of their cribs in the morning and helps them with breakfast and as a part of their bedtime routine, reading stories, playing dress up, and doing their hair. The girls love playing tag together as a family. Mia's mom also

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shared a story from the park. Mia has a way of pulling kids together, even ones from different schools, so everyone gets included. Whether it's running through the sprinklers or taking turns on the climbing structure at camp, if Mia brought slime or lanyards, she made

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makes sure that she has enough for everyone, not just herself. Her classmates noticed this, too. Her best friend Haley said, "Mia always finds a way to make people happy and make people feel good." Her other friend said, "Mia always helps and she's always kind to

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others and she's also grateful, always polite, appreciative, and positive." When Mia found out she'd been chosen for student of the month, she said she felt really happy and proud, especially because it had been a while since she won student of the month in her own class, so winning for the whole school

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felt extra special. She was excited to get the certificate on paper so she can keep it as a reminder of doing a great job. Outside of school, you'll find Mia at gymnastics with Haley. She can already do a cartwheel and a back bend, and she's currently working on mastering

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a roundoff. When she's not tumbling, she's busy with an art project. Art class is one of her favorite parts of school, and she dreams of being an artist when she grows up. She also loves reading graphic novels like Dogman, and she also likes The Babysitters Club. Her

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favorite subject is ELA, and this year she's been especially excited to start learning cursive. Looking further ahead, Mia has another dream, too. She'd love to be a marine biologist, discovering new and unknown ocean organisms.

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Mia, you bring people together wherever you go, at school, at camp, and at home with your sisters. You truly embody all the character traits of a Connor's koala. We are so proud of you. Please join me in congratulating Mia Ragu, our

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Conors student of the month. At this time, I'd like to call up Mr. Steve Dickerson, the principal of Wallace. Good evening. At this time, I would like to call up Liam Schiff as our May student of the

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month. I am honored to be here tonight to celebrate Wallace Elementary School's May District Student of the Month, Liam Schiff. Liam is a first grade student who consistently demonstrates what it means to roar both in and out of the

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classroom. His home room teacher, Mr. McDonald, was pleased to nominate Liam to be the May student of the month for his joyful personality, kindness, and enthusiasm that makes a lasting impact on everyone around him. He consistently

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demonstrates outstanding character, positive social skills, and a genuine love for learning that makes him a role model among his peers. Miss McDonald is honored to nominate Liam because of the positivity and happiness he brings into the classroom every single day. He

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arrives at school eager to learn, excited to participate, and ready to spread kindness to others. Academically, he works hard, stays engaged during lessons, and approaches new challenges with curiosity and determination. Socially, he is one of the most

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inclusive and compassionate students in the classroom. He consistently invites classmates to join games and activities, encourages peers who may be struggling, and treats everyone with kindness and respect. His polite manners, cheerful attitude,

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and ability to make others feel welcome help create a positive classroom environment where all students feel valued. One of Lean's greatest strengths is his natural ability to brighten the day of those around him. Whether he's greeting teachers with a smile in the morning,

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helping a classmate clean up materials, or celebrating a peer success, he consistently demonstrates empathy, encouragement, and positivity. His happiness is contagious, and both student and staff are drawn to his warm and friendly personality.

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In addition to his wonderful personality, Liam is also an incredibly dedicated and motivated student. He consistently puts forth his best efforts in all subject areas and takes pride in completing his work carefully and thoughtfully. He active actively participates during

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lessons, asks meaningful questions, and demonstrates a strong curiosity about the world around him. Liam is always eager to learn new things, and shows perseverance when tasks become challenging. He's also a responsible

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classroom helper who can be counted on to follow directions, stay organized, and model positive classroom expectations for his peers. He has a strong work ethic and a love for learning make him a standout student both academically and socially. He's

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also shown tremendous growth and success throughout the school year, takes pride in his work, participates in classroom discussions, and demonstrates responsibility and perseverance. Beyond the classroom, he enjoys playing sports, spending time with his family, and going

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to the park. His favorite subject is science, and he especially enjoys doing experiments. When he grows up, he hopes to become an astronaut and dreams of going to space. Classmates als

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classmates also describe him as kind and fun and helpful and a good friend. Staff members frequently commented on his positivity on his positivity, respectful nature, and ability to make others smile. When asked how he feels about receiving this honor, Liam said, "I love

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Wallace School because we always have fun together." Liam, you are a role model for determination and empathy. You approach challenges with a growth mindset and persevere when faced with difficult tasks. Overall, you truly

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exemplify what it means to be a model student. You possess the intellectual ability, work ethic, character, and kindness to have earned your student of the month designation. Please join me in congratulating Wallace Elementary May student of the month, LIAM.

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HEAT. HEAT. 3. And now I'd like to ask Anna Jonoska to come to the stage. Wall School is proud to recognize Anna Joanoska, a fifth grade student in Miss

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Gabrielle Tagle's home room as the student of the month for June of 2026. Miss Taglei nominated Anna for this honor because of her meticulous work ethic, dedication to learning, and her positive and caring disposition each and

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every day. Anna consistently puts forth her best effort in language arts, math, and social studies, and she approaches every assignment with determination and pride. Miss Tageri shared, "Anna is a very determined young lady that will no doubt be famous someday."

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All right. She is a meticulous and critical with her work, always striving to improve, and does her very best. I've had the pleasure of teaching Anna for the past two years in both fourth and fifth grade and it has been wonderful watching her

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continue to grow academically and personally. Anna is an outstanding student who takes great pride in everything she does. She's especially talented in art and loves to draw. Her creativity shines through in her detailed artwork and classroom projects. Anna also enjoys

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singing and dancing, both of which connect to her love for performance and expressing her herself creative creatively. You still hold me. We're supposed to have one last one at the end of the year. We'll see. Although she enjoys reading a variety of

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literature, math remains her favorite subject because she enjoys challenging herself and solving problems. Throughout her time at Wallace, Anna Anna has demonstrated strong academic achievement, responsibility, and perseverance. She is always willing to

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participate in class discussions, help classmates when needed, and encourage others when kindness with kindness and positivity. Anna's thoughtful nature and respectful attitude make her a role model for her peers and a true asset to the classroom and the entire Wall School

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community. classmates and and staff members have many wonderful things to say about her. Anna is always kind and helpful to everyone around her. She works so hard and never gives up. Anna makes our classroom a happier place.

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She's creative, smart, and a great friend. Miss Taglei added, "Anna is a delight to have in class. I am so proud of all that she has accomplished so far. She's such an asset to the classroom, the student body, and to the Hoboken

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community. When asked how she felt about receiving this recognition and shared, "I feel very happy and honored to be student of the month. I love being part of Wallace School because my teachers and classmates always encourage me to do my best and you always do." Let's give a

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hand for Anna Jonoska. Heat. Heat. And now it is my pleasure to welcome Mr. Sorine, the principal of Hope Open Middle School. Good evening everyone. Please join me in welcoming Reel Willis to the podium as

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Hoboka Middle School student of the month for the month of May. Belle was nominated by her guidance counselor, Miss Falcone, for her outstanding dedication and enthusiasm as a student ambassador during our Tiger for a Day series with our elementary schools. Throughout each visit, Belal

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exemplified what it means to be an HMS Tiger. She greeted our future Tigers with a smile, diligently reviewed our guide to Tiger Pride, and proudly represented our school by wearing her HMS softball jersey. Most importantly, Bel took her role as an ambassador seriously, serving as a positive role

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model for her younger students and helping them feel excited and welcome as they prepare for middle school. Our incoming sixth graders are fortunate to have a mentor like Bel to look up to. Bel's social studies teacher, Mr. English, shares that she has been a pillar to pillar of the classroom community all year long. He described

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her as an enthusiastic learner who arrives each day with a positive attitude, a smile on her face, and a willingness to participate. Mr. English says it has been a pleasure teaching Bel this year and is confident that she will continue to achieve great things in the future. Miss Painter echoes those

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sentiments, describing Belaler, whether participating in whole class discussions, collaborating in literature circles, or contributing to independent reading activities such as book wars. Belas consistently leads by example. Her engagement, work ethic, and enthusiasm

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for learning make her a standout student and truly deserving of this recognition. Bel's assistant softball coach, Coach Dietres, highlights her remarkable accomp accomplishments both on and off the field. Coach Tres describes Bel as the definition of a true student

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athlete. Someone who remains committed to academic success while demonstrating dedication, discipline, and leadership in athletics. This year, Bel earned an incredible honor by being selected as a USSA fast pitch all-American district invite,

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a distinct a distinction awarded to only a select group of athletes nationwide. She will travel to Florida this July to compete alongside some of the best players in the country. Among more than 30 athletes in her age group, Bel ranked first in hitting with power, an impressive achievement that reflects her

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hard work and determination. A special perspective comes from Bel's older brother, Kaden, who was an eighth grader at Hoboka Middle School. When asked Bel when asked why Belle deserves to be student of the month, Kaden shared that she consistently follows expectations, arrives on time, completes her work, and

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always gives her best effort. He also mentioned that the two siblings enjoy a friendly rivalry rivalry when it become when it comes to sports, constantly comparing softball to baseball. When asked who is the better player, you might not know this, but Katie admitted with a smile, "You are the better

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hitter." When Belle found out she had been selected as student of the month, she said she was surprised. While this may be her first time receiving this recognition at HMS, it is certainly welld deserved. Belle shared that one of the things she enjoys most about HMS is

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the variety of sports and activities available to students. During her time here, she has proudly participated in soccer, basketball, and softball, and she looks forward to continue her involvement in athletics during her eighth grade year. Please join me in giving a well-deserved round of applause

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to Belis. Please join me in welcome welcoming Kanan Rahauser to the podium as Hoboken Middle Student of the month for the month of June. Kenan was nominated by the eighth grade team for truly representing the very best of Hobok of the Hoboken Middle

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School community. He consistently demonstrates the qualities we value most in our students. Academic excellence, leadership, kindness, and tiger pride. Kanan's English teacher, M. Donnelly shares that he exemplifies both a strong commitment to learning and a genuine kindness toward others. Academically,

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Kane is a dedicated and motivated learner who consistently comes prepared, participates thoughtfully in class discussions, and takes pride in producing highquality work. Beyond the classroom, he is respectful, compassionate, and always willing to support his peers. Whether helping a

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classmate, offering encouragement, or contributing positive energy to the classroom environment, Kaden demonstrates the qualities of a true leader. Miss Donley is confident that he will continue to thrive at Hoboken High School. His preAP algebra teacher, MissW, says it's been a pleasure working

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with Kan Kanan this year. She notes that throughout the year, he has quietly yet confidently embraced new challenges and consistently risen to the occasion. In regards to group work, Kanan is the type of student everyone wants on their team. Not only does he possess a strong

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understanding of the material, but he is also willing to share his knowledge, listen to other people's ideas, and contribute with a great sense of humor. Mr. Benson shares that Kanan is the most deserving of this recognition because of his unwavering leadership. In the classroom, he regularly he's he

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regularly guided his peers through Rome of activities and serves as a positive role model. In junior thespians, his leadership shines through in the way he treats others with kindness, respect, and inclusivity. Kanan also played an important role on the HMS tech crew, working closely with Mr. Stasiaak this

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year and setting a wonderful example for younger students. For these reasons and many more, Mr. Mr. Benson, describes Kadan as the epitome of Tiger pride. Kanan's younger brother, Paxton, a sixth grader here at HMS, shared that Kadan is always kind to him. Always always kind

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to him and enjoys playing sports and video games together. He believes his brother deserves student of the month because he earns excellent grades, is incredibly smart, and does an outstanding job managing the sound and tech for school productions. When asked how he felt about receiving this honor,

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Kanan simply Kanan simply said he was happy. While this may be the first time receiving student of the month, we can all agree that this recognition is long overdue. As he prepares to leave HMS, Kanan shared that he will miss theater with Mr. Benson, but is excited to begin

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his next chapter at Hoboken High School. He is especially looking forward to taking geometry and algebra 2 and participating in both the aviation and theater programs this fall. Kanan, thank you for your positive impact you have had on our school community. Your hard work, humility, leadership, and kindness

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have not gone unnoticed. We are incredibly proud of you and excited to see all that you can accomplish in the future. Everyone, please join me in a well-deserved round of applause for Hurricane Kane AND RAW HOUSING. AT THIS TIME, I'D LIKE TO welcome the principal of Hob Vogen High School and

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Miss Robin pick a PH. That's a first. Thank you. At this time, I'd like to welcome Dikshida Kapali on being named Hoboken High School student of the month for May.

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The cheetah exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, innovation, and service. With over a 4.0 GPA, she has challenged herself through a rigorous course load that includes AP computer science, computer science principles, AP

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US history, AP lang and comp, AP statistics, and physics honors. She has earned high honoral status membership in the Spanish honor society and the ambassador level national community service award for completing more than

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100 hours of service. Dshida stands out for her ability to combine creativity with technical expertise. She has independently developed machine learning and data prediction models and

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designed a Figma-abased coffee shop application featuring a customer reward system that has been praised by a university professor for its innovation and usability. As a freshman, she also created her own

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snake game, demonstrating impressive programming skills and initiative. Beyond academics, DIA has completed more than 140 volunteer hours through library service, community garden restoration,

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support for local events, projects for senior citizens, and hospice patients, and citizen science initiatives. She is also a dedicated peer tutor who consistent who consistently helps classmates succeed.

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Teachers describe her as diligent, responsible, and collaborative. One noted that she submitted every assignment on time throughout the year with exceptional attention to detail, while another praised her perseverance, positivity, and willingness to support

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her peers. Her strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to helping others make her an outstanding role model within the school community. She will be attending Georgia State University where there is a little doubt she will be continue to excel and

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make a positive impact. Her intelligence, perseverance, creativity, and dedication to serving others make her an outstanding representative of Hoboken High School and we are going to miss her deeply. Congratulations

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Heat. Heat. At this time, I'd like to welcome Celeste Mino Mahay for being named to the podium for Hoboken High School student of the month for June.

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Celeste is an extraordinary student whose dedication, resilience, and positive spirit have made a lasting impact on our school community. Since arriving in the United States two just two years ago, she has demonstrated remarkable determination in overcoming

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the challenges of adapting to a new country, culture, and language. With little to no English proficiency upon her arrival, Celeste embraced almost every obstacle with courage and an unwavering commitment to success.

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Through hard work, perseverance, and countless hours of effort, Celeste rapidly developed her English language skills while maintaining an exceptional academic performance. Throughout her high school career, she has consistently earned outstanding grades, demonstrating

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a level of commitment and self-discipline that distinguishes her from her peers. Never one to shy away from a challenge, she continued to push herself academically during her senior year by enrolling in an advanced placement course, further reflecting her drive to

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learn and grow. In the classroom, Celeste approaches every challenge with confidence, skill, and determination. She is curious and enthusiastic learner who genuinely genuinely enjoys expanding her knowledge. Her work ethic is second

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to none and she consistent consistently demonstrates perseverance, responsibility, and a positive attitude. Teachers describe her as a joy to have in class, noting her willingness to collaborate with peers, contribute thoughtful ideas, encourage those around

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her to succeed. Beyond her academic accomplishments, Celeste is known for her kindness, integrity, and compassion. She is always willing to lend a helping hand to classmates and teachers alike, serving as a role model within our school

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community. Her positive outlook and supportive nature have helped her build meaningful relationships while fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. Celeste has also embraced opportunities beyond the classroom by participating in

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clubs, sports, and school activities. Her ability to balance rigorous academics with extracurricular involvement demonstrates her maturity, leadership, and commitment to being an active member of the school community. Her journey is an inspiring example of

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what can be achieved through determination, resilience, and hard work. We are proud to recognize her as our student of the month and congratulate her on her welldeserved honor. She is an in outstanding young woman whose future is exceptionally

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bright. Congratulations. At this time, I'd like to welcome up Mr. Fernandez as he continues our awards. >> Good evening, Dr. Johnson, board members, families, friends, faculty. Um, I'm going to keep this one short tonight. Uh, but I do have the pleasure

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of recognizing several outstanding students in sciences. Uh, we're going to start with Steam Tank teams. Uh this year, uh Steam Tank included over 600 teams from 78 school districts with 108 schools across New Jersey. Tonight, we're proud to recognize the 2026 state

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finalists uh and city champions for their creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Uh the three Hoboken teams finished among the top 50 in the state from K to 12. Uh all the teams receive special recognitions in the arts, societal

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impact, innovation, design, uh technology, entrepreneurship, sustainability, human built environment, and one especially close to my heart, the Jedi Award for Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. Uh so I'm going to call the the students that are here um and we'll uh take a picture and

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we'll go from there. So um we had one team from Connors, an all girls team. Uh they were named their product was called the animal pet clip and it was Hannah Hosek Abigail Abigail Kney and Crystal Candeleria. Next we had two teams from

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the middle school. We had team Garmin with Lexington Wara Serena Buffano Payton uh Walker and Biola Sosa. If you're here come on up. another all world team. Uh, and finally, we had team sustain a farm with Nicholas

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Picarell, Elias Hannah, and Philip Del Johnson. Come on up if you're here. Come on over this way. Uh, I just want to say how proud we all are of your innovation, your creativity. um you really did bring uh new heights to the

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challenge and your designs and your solutions to these problems were very unique and uh exceptional. Um don't forget that innovation is a creative act because you bring imagination to life. It's a courageous act because you do something that's

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never been done before. And you are brave because or rather you're selfless because you're not just doing it for yourself, you're doing it for other people. And I'd especially like to also thank the teachers that participated in the steam tank, particularly Miss Versace, uh Mr. Sigi, and Mr. Metaf for

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their efforts, preps, lunches, after school prep sessions. Uh you helped your team develop their ideas and make their pitch worthy of the best Shark Tank episode ever. Uh, so here I will pass out your certificates and we'll take some

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pictures. All right, Lexington Serena Nicholas. WOO! OKAY. And uh next I would like to recognize two Hoboken High School students for their achievement in aeronautical engineering. Three years

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ago, the Hoboken High School launched its aviation program through a generous uh donation from with the Hoboken Public Education Foundation with a simple mission to help students take flight. From private to commercial pilots to aeronautical engineers, air traffic

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controllers, drone operators, and military pilots, our students have spent the last three years exploring the many exciting career opportunities available in both commercial and military aviation sectors. Uh, I'd first like to call up Maxine Schisler.

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So, Maxine will be attending Embry Riddle in the fall and pursuing a major in aeronautical science and a minor in aeronautical business. Good choice. Um his goals are to basically become a pilot and he's also a member of the

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Lincoln Park Flight Club. Last summer he participated in the Air Force AIM High Flight Academy uh where he became the first student in his group to fly a solo flight. Maxine currently has 35 total flight hours in and in just a few weeks

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he will take his na next major step in his aviation journey where he will complete his FAA private pilot flight check ride uh which is the final examination required to become a licensed private pilot making him our first redwing in the sky since starting

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this program. Mr. Anderson wanted me to share that Maxim decided last year that his goal was to have his private license, private pilot's license before he started college. He applied for the AIMH High program and after that program, he already had 15 flight hours uh and then

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enrolled in the flight school here in New Jersey. Throughout the year with his AP classes, senior activities, he's going to accomplish that goal and we couldn't be more proud of you. Uh, Maxine, congratulations on all you've accomplished and all that lies ahead of

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you. For you, the sky is not the limit. It's just the beginning. So, here I got a nice little certificate of recognition and you're hopefully first of many wings. Almost. All right. And

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last, but certainly not least, uh, Addison Rump, come on up. Hey, how you doing? Good. Of course. Of course. You. Okay. In just a few weeks, Addison will begin

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the next chapter of her life as she joins the United States Naval Academy. HER goal is to become a Navy pilot and pursue her dream of flying just like her movie hero Maverick from Top Gun. Last year when Congressman Mendez

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visited our aviation program, Addison asked to speak with him, hoping to earn a congressional nom nomination letter. At first, she was a bit nervous, but I made the introduction and she did the rest. She confidently shared her goals, her accomplishments, and desire to

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serve, ultimately earning a glowing congressional nomination. Earlier this year, when female enrollment in our aviation program declined, Addison didn't just sit there and complain or lament. Along with her fellow aviation students, Aurelia Thomas

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and Karina Wilder, she helped create and deliver a presentation to encourage middle school girls to join the aviation program. The goal originally was to have eight girls, which at that point would have been double our highest enrollment of women, but because of their efforts,

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more than 20 young women have enrolled in the aviation program for this fall. I when counselors asked the students why they signed up, many of the girls said the same thing. Addison's passion and excitement for aviation inspired them.

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Addison, your courage created opportunities for yourself and your leadership created opportunities for others. Addison Maxim, it is my pleasure to present you these certificates of recognition on completing the AOPA thirdyear private pilot pathway. Please

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know how proud we are of both of you and how excited we are to see you take flight on your journeys, next steps. And just one more time, one big round of applause for all of our students tonight. Don't be

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serious. Thank you very much. Have a good night everybody. >> A huge congratulations to all of our students recognized this evening. It is um so exciting to hear about all the tremendous accomplishments accomplishments that you've made over this year and over the last couple of

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academic years and we are so incredibly proud of you. Now we're going to hear from our student representatives from Hoboken Middle School and Hoboken High School. From Hoboken Middle School, we have Emily Hijen. I'm sorry if I'm Could you tell me how to pronounce your last name properly? >> Hagen.

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>> Hagen. So um welcome. This is your first time here with us, so don't be nervous. We're very excited to hear from you. >> Good evening, Dr. Johnson, Miss Rodriguez Gomez, members of the Hoboken Board of Education, and everyone joining us tonight. My name is Emily Hagne, and

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I am an eighth grade student at Hoboken Middle School. It's an honor to be here this evening to represent our school and share some highlights from this past month. May was mental healthless awareness month, and our school community took time to focus on the importance of wellness and self-care. Our Fortitude youth service clinicians

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help spread awareness by sharing positive affirmations messages with HMS students to encourage and support us during NJSLA testing. We also celebrated mental health health awareness spirit week which provided opportunities for students and staff to come together and

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promote positivity throughout our school. We are also incredibly proud of our HMS Tigers who participated in the district musical school of rock. Students in both the cast and crew showcased tremendous talent, teamwork, dedication, and energy. Their hard work

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resulted in an outstanding performance that entertained and inspired our community. The end of May was especially busy at Hoboka Middle School. On May 28th, students enjoyed our annual end of year dance, which featured a ne fun neon beach party theme. It was a wonderful

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opportunity for students to celebrate the school year, spend time with friends, and create lasting memories. We would like to thank the HMS student council and PTO for planning such a fantastic event. On May 28 9th, students

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in class without walls had a unforgettable educational experience in Philadelphia. Students visited Independence Hall where they learned about founding documents that shaped our nation nation while standing in the very room where history was made. They also

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visited Mother Bethl amme church, enjoyed authentic Philly cheese sticks, and climbed the iconic Rocky steps at Philadelphia Museum of Art. It was a day filled with learning, culture, history, and fun. From May 28th through June 5th, Hoboken Middle School welcomed fifth

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graders, students from Wallace, Brandt, and Connor schools for our annual Tiger 4 day series. Future Tigers were paired with HMS Ambassadors who guided them through out their visit. Students learned how to open lockers, explore athletic and extracurricular

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opportunities toward the building, and gained a firsthand look at life as a middle schooler student. We hope these visits helped our future Tigers feel excited and confident about joining the HMS family next year. As we look ahead, the Hoboka Middle School 8th grade

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moving up ceremony will take place on June 23rd. On behalf of grad on behalf of the graduating eighth grade class, I would like to thank Mr. Sori, Dr. Bassinger, our teachers, counselors, and staff for making our middle school experience so meaningful. They have challenged us, supported us, and

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prepared us for the success at Hoboken Middle School and beyond. Remember to live each day with Tiger pride and always enjoy the ride. Go Tigers, and have a wonderful summer. Thank you so much. We'll now hear from our Hoboken High School representative, Miss Jenna Serio, for her last time

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addressing us as the end of an era. JENNA, good evening. My name is Jenna Serio. I'm the Hoboken High School student government representative and thank you for having me on this memorable evening. So, so many fun things to go over and to

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look forward to as the year wraps up. First of all, congrats to the boys of Hoboken volleyball team on their county tournament championship win and their NJSIAA group 1 North State Championship title. On May 25th, the Hoboken Rock and Wed Wings played at the 2026 National

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Memorial Day parade in Washington DC. Way to go, guys. On May 26th, the National Honor Society held their annual induction ceremony, celebrating all of the new inductees, as well as honoring all graduating seniors and celebrating their accomplishments. On June 8th, our annual field day was held with the usual

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games, food, and amazing music with our beloved DJ. The class of 2026 had a phenomenal time at prom located at the Greycliff Manor in Munachi, New Jersey on June 11th. As the school year comes to a close, senior season is wrapping up with our senior breakfast on June 17th,

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our academic and athletic awards dinner on the same day, our senior barbecue on the 18th, our senior movie night on the 22nd, and finally graduation on the 23rd at 6 p.m. at the field. So, mark your calendars, people, especially for any seniors that are watching in the crowd.

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Anyways, I would just like to say a few words. Um, I've been the board of education liaison for three years. So, 75% of my high school career has been dedicated to writing these speeches every month with many of them being written the day of. But, let's hope that you guys didn't notice.

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It's truly been an honor to be able to speak up here so so many times and it's helped tremendously with my confidence and I hope that the next liaison will take advantage of this position and gained what I have gained. So, I won't keep you guys here any longer. go for the very last time. Thank you very much

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for this opportunity to speak and we look forward to seeing you at our events. And as always, go Red Wings. Your time in service is equivalent to a full term on the board of education. So, one more. We are now going to take a brief break before transitioning to the business

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portion of our meeting. You are welcome to stay with us and continue to sweat or potentially seek relief in the outdoors. We'll now transition into our committee reports. Dr. Johnson, do you have a superintendent report for us this evening? I >> do not. >> Miss Lopez, do you have a business

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administrator's report? >> I do not. >> Thank you. We will now move over to curriculum with Miss Delara. Good evening. The curriculum committee met on June 11th and attendance were Miss Veles, Miss Norwood, Mr. Grana, Dr.

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Johnson, Miss Rodriguez Gomez, and myself. Um, the committee reviewed all agenda items and uh them for approval tonight. Some items that I'd like to uh mention tonight. The committee discussed a new opportunity that emerged from career day

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at Hopeen High School. Aviation professional Natalie Pereira has offered students a chance to participate in an aviation experience that could include aircraft inspections, safety briefings, flight observations, and supervised time in the cockpit. Members also discuss a potential partnership with United

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Airlines at Newark Airport that could provide a 4-day aviation experience for students in August. The hope is to grow this into an annual program and continue expanding career pathway opportunities in aviation. The committee also recognized Edison Romp and Maxim Schisler for completing

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the aircraft owners and pilots association program. Academic bowl achievements. The committee celebrated Hobokin's first place finish at the Hudson County Gifted and Talented Consortium Academic Bowl hosted by Sakauus Public Schools. Discussions included the value of

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academic competitions that challenge students in literature, mathematics, science, social studies, current events, geography, the arts, and popular culture while encouraging teamwork, communication, and problem solving skills. The committee recognized students success of the perennial math national

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championship where a Hoboken Middle School team earned third place in the eighth grade competition. The committee reviewed Hoboken's participation in Battle of the Books held on June 4th at Connor School. This year's event included participation from

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sixth grade gifted and talented verbal students. Members discussed how the competition encourages reading, teamwork, collaboration, and critical thinking. Uh the committee also discussed the district's first literacy exchange professional development event which was

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held on June 7th. The event was designed as a different approach to professional development, allowing staff members to collaborate, share ideas, and engage in meaningful literacy focused conversations. Staff had the opportunity to participate in or lead short sessions highlighting effective classroom

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practices taking place throughout the district. Uh, and lastly, the committee reviewed results from the advanced math pathway readiness assessments administered on June 8th. The assessments required a scored a 75% or higher for eligibility.

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The results included one eighth grade student which qualified for geometry and will take the course at Hopeen High School and three students qualified to take algebra 1 in grade 7. That concludes my report. >> Thank you, Miss Delara. I will now turn

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it over to Mr. GRA for facilities. >> Thank you, President. Um the facilities committee met on June 12th and in attendance at that meeting was Dr. Johnson, Mr. Caligie, Miss Angley, Matory, Miss Norwood and myself. The

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only item that is on the consent agenda is for facilities requests in the agenda that is for the Hobok and recreation RBI softball committee reviewed and approved and sends forward to the rest of this board recommending for an approval vote.

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Um the Wallace HVAC project, I'm going to give three quick project updates. Wallace HVAC is underway. Um we know it's a little bit toasty. The weather got a little bit warm a little bit early, but that project is underway. Um we're already seeing the progress where

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the uh infrastructure is being adjusted and into the buildings being um cut so that the facilities can go in and the new HVAC equipment can be loaded. So this this project is green. um as is the Connor school program which is also on

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status for completion this summer. We we spent some time with 38 Jackson that project is also green. Um we talked a little bit about you know when when we should be opening the facility whether that would be a mid-year opening or end of year and we we discussed that generally uh the least disruptive option

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would be to plan around a beginning of year or beginning of academic year opening when 38 Jackson comes online. Um, I want to spend a little bit of time on the deerous facade. It just came a lot up in our committee.

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Here's my notes. Um, I guess the committee recognizes the significance of this building both as an active educational facility and as an important historic asset within the community. And that is why um, it's brought up a lot

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and we we hear those comments and so forth. We looked at the fact that you know we're dependent on the state SDA. The funding process works in that way and we are in an approval state. So this work has been approved but we are still going through the necessary

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administrative steps. Um in the nature of its expediency we thought about you know what would what would work for the community. We could raise this money but this is probably not a good time to do that um considering the other impacts on the municipality. Also, we could try to

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do it in advance, but that would put us at a at a financial risk. And the bottom line, I would say to uh colleagues here from this committee is that we believe we should continue on this route. We know it requires patience, but this is the way that we are going to um

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prudently acquire the finances to complete this repair. That is the end of my report. Thank you. >> Thank you, Mr. Gra. We'll now turn it over to Mr. Klepole for finance. Uh thank you. The finance committee did meet on uh Friday uh June 12th. Uh with

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me were Miss Angley, Dr. Johnson, Miss Connor, Miss Corey, Miss Lopez, and Ms. Norwood. Uh it's a really large uh finance agenda, 44 items. uh tonight. Um however, most of these are a whole slew of uh uh business office uh sort of back

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office work that designate and their designations, renewals, and authorizations in preparation for the 2026 2027 school year. These are annual uh designations and renewals that we make every year. Uh the committee did uh review and uh recommend all of the uh

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agenda items and recommends them for approval. Uh a few few things to point out. 11:06 11:09 are related. Uh one is the out of district special education placement for a child for the rest of this school year for uh June placement.

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Uh and uh 11:09 is transportation uh for that child. Uh 11:07 is uh uh related, but it's all known out of district special education placements for the 2627 uh school year. And there may be more you know as as things happen over the

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course of the year but those are the ones that we uh have identified right now. Uh 1110 is uh uh formal approval of something we've discussed uh uh here uh at previous meeting uh which the meal

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prices for the uh 2026 27 uh school year. Uh 1112 is interesting. That's the uh authorizes the business administration uh business administrator to close out the uh 2526 fiscal year. Uh

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and 13 and 14 uh are set up to uh allow the BA to transfer any unexpended amounts to capital and maintenance reserves. Uh these are up to amounts uh since we uh we won't know the actual amounts uh until the books are actually

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closed. Uh 1140 authorizes uh disposal and destruction of some obsolete Chromebooks and some printing equipment and some hard drives. Uh 11:41 cancels we do this a couple of times uh throughout the course of the year. I think cancels a handful of issued checks

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that have just never been cashed. Uh two new things that weren't in my weekend report to the board uh which is 11:43. Uh I I I I mentioned this, but this is a resolution is now on the agenda. Approve switching the employee prescription drug

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coverage to Benard uh which is an which will be an equal or better uh plan. Uh that will generate significant savings for the district. That will go into effect August 1st pending final recontract review and uh execution of that contract. 1144 accepts two sizable

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donations to Connor school. uh one is from the Connors PTO and the other is from Deote. Uh and those were combined to purchase new basketball hoops at Connors and we thank them for their uh contributions. That concludes the report.

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>> Thank you, Mr. Klefell. We'll now go to Miss Katamatory for governance. >> Thank you. The governance and personnel committee met on Thursday, June 11th, and attendance were Dr. Johnson, Mr. Buffel, Miss Veles, Miss Norwood, and myself. We reviewed the agenda and

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recommend all agenda items for approval. This month's agenda contains a number of items typical for the end of the school year and in preparation for both our summer programs and events as well as the 2627 coming school year. There are a few items worth highlighting from the

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agenda. 10.01 through 10.08 8 cover v covers various resignations, a number of appointments and other faculty and staff related actions for the 2627 school year as well as a number of additional athletic appointments and transfers. Of particular note are certain transfers related to our guidance counselor

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positions including the transfer of Miss Falcone, our current middle school counselor to the open position at the high school resulting from the leave of absence by Miss Gleason. Miss Drew, currently at the wall school, will move to the resulting open position at the middle school and the Wallace position will be filled by Miss Giron, um,

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currently the Wall School clinician. We would also like to highlight the resignation for the purposes of retirement of Dr. Dalia, our director of special services. She will be sorely missed and has been of great service to our district and to all of our students.

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10.09 99 through 10.12 and 10.15 through 10.17 covers various summer appointments for our summer programs and related stipens for both certificated and non-certificated faculty and staff. 10.13 and 10.14 covers the appointment of our stipen and theater department

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positions and volunteer theater positions for 2627 school year. 10.20 20 covers the appointment of various administrative officers and coordinator positions for the 26 27 school year including among other things the for

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affirmative action officer Americans with disabilities officer title 9 officer and school safety specialist 10.22 covers two additional scholarships being offered to members of our senior class and will be awarded during the ceremony Miss Serio mentioned to be held

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on June 17th 10.25 25 covers the approval of payment of various qualitative and quantitative administrative merit goals for the administrators approved supervisors association contract and other contracts with administrators for the 2526 school

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year. 10.26 and 10.27 27 covered the annual approval of the contracts for each of our assistant superintendent and our board administrator for the period of one year beginning on July 1, 2026 through June June 30, 2027.

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10.28 28 covers the approval of the revised contract of our super for our superintendent for the expressed purpose of rectifying a spec specific contractual language issue as described by board council during the hearing held on this provision at 6:30 tonight earlier tonight with the explicit

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understanding that the superintendent's compensation is not being increased and with that any extension of time on the current contract 10.29 29 covers the approval of the memorandum of agreement between the Hoboken Employees Association and the Hoboken Board of Education effective July 1, 2026 through

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June 30, 2028. This agreement reflects an extension of the terms and compensation under the current MOA as based on the final year of that contract and has been accepted by a vote of the HA before being presented to the board for approval tonight. And finally, 1030 covers approval of a memorandum of

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agreement between the Hoboken administrators and supervisors association and the Hoboken Board of Education effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028. This agreement also reflects an extension of terms and compensation under the current agreement

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as based on the final year of that contract. And that concludes my report for the night. >> Thank you, Miss Katamatori. We'll now turn it over to Miss Angley for wellness. The wellness committee met on Friday, June 12th. In attendance were Dr. Johnson, Miss Norwood, Miss Connor, Miss

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BZ, and myself. There are no items on the agenda tonight for approval, but the committee did discuss the following. The clear residency platform and residency check outcomes, Chartwell's catering program, the National Sports and Nutrition Association grant that the

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district will be applying for, and special needs student activities and athletics program. And that is it. Thank you, Miss Anglay. I have a brief president's report this evening. As we mark the close of another school year, I want to begin by recognizing what our

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students, educators, families, and staff have built together over these past 10 months. It has been a year of real achievement and real growth in our classrooms, on our stages, and playing fields, and in the countless quiet moments of care that define this district. On behalf of the board of education, thank you to everyone who

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made it possible. This time of year invites reflection and it also carries a particular significance. June is pride month, an opportunity to celebrate the dignity, contributions, and resilience of our LG LGBTQ plus students, families, staff, and community members. And to

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reaffirm a commitment that sits at the very heart of who we are as a district, that every child, every family, and every educator deserves to feel safe, seen, valued, and welcome in our schools. In Hoboken, belonging is not a seasonal value. It's woven through everything we do. It lives in our

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commitment to the whole child. In classrooms where students are encouraged to bring their full selves and in a school community that treats its diversity as one of its greatest strengths. When every student feels that they belong, they learn more, reach higher, and lift up those around them. And I think we saw a lot of examples of

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that here this evening. That is the culture that our educators nurture each and every day. So, as we celebrate the end of the school year and honor the spirit of this month, let us carry that commitment forward into the summer ahead and into the year to come. To our students and families, thank you for

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your trust. To our staff, thank you for your dedication. And to this community, thank you for standing together in the belief that every child matters. I hope everyone has a very safe summer. And with that, we will transition over to public comments on agenda items.

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A reminder before we open for public comments. Over the years and most recently, the board has been asked why it does not prohibit or stop comments about school district employees from individuals who speak during the public comment portion of our meeting. The short answer is that the law prevents the board from censoring comments made

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about district personnel. The board does not condone nor is the board a party to comments as such. However, just because a speaker may have the right to say what he or she feels, it does not absolve a speaker from liability for any comments that could be viewed as defamatory by an employee. Should speakers say something

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that subjects them to a civil suit, the responsibility falls squarely on the speaker and not on the board. Board policy requires that all speakers please state your name, municipality of residence, and business affiliation, if any. Speakers are allowed 5 minutes, and Vice President Norwood will quietly

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motion when there are 30 seconds remaining. Please address all comments to the chair. Board policy states that the board welcomes comments on matters of interest to the board, but this is not an opportunity for dialogue or debate between speakers and board members or the superintendent. Miss Lopez, do we have anyone signed up for

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speak this evening? >> We do. We have one speaker, Miss Roseanne Versace. Good evening. Roseanne Versace, Thomas G. Connor's Elementary School and Hoboken Education Association President. Um,

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few few quick things to say. Um, I know that our uh contract extension is on the agenda this evening and I just wanted to thank the board for working with us. I hope it will be approved. Um thank you for for that. Um it was uh by an

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overwhelming majority approved by and ratified by the the membership. So I thank you for working with us as always. Um like to congratulate all our honores this evening, the students, the staff um and the parents because everybody has a role in that. Um I'm especially proud of

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the Tom's G Connor's uh steam tank team. Um Hannah, Abby, and and Crystal. um three little young ladies who came up with a great idea and uh really showed some innovation. But I also do want to

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thank uh Mr. Fernandez um for his assistance. Um I don't think that we could have I don't think any of the teams could have gone as far as they did without his support and his um and his help. So, um, he's not here, but I've thanked him before, but just to publicly thank him and also congratulate Adam

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Siggy and Kevin Medaf, who were the, uh, uh, school adviserss, the class adviserss for the middle school, uh, teams. Um, congratulations to Cecilia Dia, Dr. Dia, on her retirement. Um, we were I think

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we we met because she was a member before she became an administrator. um and uh we also were in the masters of education program uh and um became good friends and uh I think she's um she's

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built a a great uh team here and um I know that we we will miss her but it's welld deserved retirement so congratulations to Cecilia and I just wanted to also mention that on June 4th um the Hoboken Education Association had

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their annual end of the year party And um in addition to honoring the teachers of the year and the educational support professionals of the year, we also honored um 11 teachers and staff members who celebrated their 25th anniversary in

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the district. Um so that's no small feat. Um especially this day and age where people kind of, you know, move around a little more than they used to. Um so we're very proud of them and very grateful for them for all the service that that they have provided for this district. Um, and lastly, I'd like to uh

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just recognize Certie Tank, who's in the last six days of her teaching career. She was also one of the people that was honored for 25 years of service. Um, she completed that in December of uh 2025.

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Um, Miss Tank is is is tough and and um very focused and loved by her students and definitely loved by her staff. I read a few testimonials that that night that choked me up because people said such beautiful things about her. So,

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congratulations to Kurtie on a well-deserved retirement. Thank you all for your your support. I wish you a safe and enjoyable summer. I'll see you at the meetings in the summer. But nevertheless, um good luck to all those who are moving on from this district and

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um have a great summer. Thank you. >> Thank you, Miss Versace. Miss Lopez, do we have anyone else signed up for public comment on agenda items? >> There are no additional speakers. >> Thank you. We'll move on to our consent agenda. Do I have a motion? >> Motion. >> Second. >> All right. Miss Lopez, can you please

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call the role? >> Miss Angley? >> Yes. >> Miss Katamatori? >> Yes. >> Miss Delora? >> Yes. >> Mr. GR? >> Yes. >> Mr. Clolo? >> Yes. >> Miss Norwood? >> Yes. >> Miss Vez? >> Yes. >> Miss Mcgherk? >> Yes.

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>> Motion passes. Thank you, Miss Lopez. We'll now move on to public comments on agenda and non-aggenda items. Do we have anyone signed up? >> There are no speakers. >> All righty. So, we are going to be going into executive session for uh the purposes of discussing personnel matters

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and matters covered by attorney client privilege. We will not be taking any action when we return, but we will be my guess is probably somewhere between an hour and an hour and a half. Um, do I have a motion? >> Motion. >> Second. >> Second. Miss Lopez, can you please call

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the role? >> Miss Hangley, >> yes. >> Miss Catouri, >> yes. >> Miss Delara, >> yes. >> Mr. Graa, >> yes. >> Mr. Clul, >> yes. >> Miss Norwood, >> yes. >> Miss Vez, >> yes. >> Miss Mcgherk, >> yes. So, it is 8:23 p.m. and we are

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going into executive session. It is now 10:27 p.m. and we are just coming back from executive session. Do I have a motion to resume the meeting? >> Motion. >> Second. >> Okay. Leslie Leslie Norwood was the motion. Second was Milani.

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>> Okay. Does anyone want to make a motion regarding the Donaldson >> hearing? Vote on >> Oh, coming back. Thank you. All right. Roll call, please. Miss Lopez. >> Nope. >> Nope. You'll just have to do it. >> She's not here. We'll have to do the

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roll call. I'm >> Do we have to do it now if I get it or can you just go down the line? >> How about I Gr. Great. Great. Great. >> Antonio Gr. >> Capable of capable of >> Miss Katamatory. >> Yes. >> Miss Delara, >> yes.

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>> Miss Angley, >> yes. >> Miss Vez, >> yes. >> Mr. Klepfell, >> yes. >> Mr. Grana, >> yes. >> Miss Norwood, >> yes. >> Miss Mcgherk, yes. >> Forgetting that Miss Lopez is no longer here. My apologies. Does anyone want to make a motion regarding the Donaldson hearing that occurred during executive

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session? So with no further business, do I have a motion to close the meeting? >> Motion. >> All right, I need to Who said the first motion? I think that was Sheila >> Antonio second. >> Antonio second. >> All in favor say I. >> I. >> I.

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>> Meeting adjourned. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat.