Please note this meeting of the MAWA Board of Education is open to members of the public to be physically present. Members of the public that attend will be asked to follow the same procedures as all other visitors to our schools. Those procedures can be found on the agenda page of our website.
Additionally, the board meeting will be livereamed for viewing purposes only. Anyone wishing to view the meeting may do so via Zoom. The webinar ID for this meeting is 881-1694-1186 and the required password is 834578. I call this meeting to order. Adequate
notice of agenda of this meeting has been provided to the Ridgewood News and the record specifying that the Mawa Board of Education will meet on January 7th, 2026 in the administrative offices, 60 Ridge Road, Mawa, New Jersey. A copy
was filed with the township clerk. Please rise for the salute flag. I aliance 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. >> Thank you very much. Please note that tonight's meeting will be in two parts. will first have our reorganizational meeting with the board first followed by our action meeting. The first order of business will be the announcement of the
results for the November 4, 2025 school board election. In MAWA, the final results were as follows. Steven Houston 4,495 votes. Christopher Hughes 4,784
votes. And Prima Morphy, 4,981 votes. At this time, I'm going to ask the three newly elected members to come forward and take their oath of office. We can start with Mr. Houston. Back.
Okay. Mr. Houston, if you could please raise your right hand and read the oath. I, Stephen Houston, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to
the same and to the governments established in the United States and this state under the authority of the people. So help me God. I, Steven Houston, do solemnly swear that I possess the qualifications prescribed by law for the office of member of a board of education and that
I am not disqualified as a voter pursuant to RS194-1, nor disqualified due to conviction of a crime or offense listed in New Jersey S18A12-1. and that I will faithfully, impartially,
and justly perform all the duties of that office according to the best of my ability. So help me God. >> Thank you. CONGRATULATIONS. >> UM, NEXT, MR. HUGHES, please raise your right hand. Make the
oath. I, Christopher Hughes, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same and to the government established in the United States and the state under the authority
of the people. So help me God. I, Christopher Hughes, do solemnly swear that I possess the qualifications prescribed by law for the office of member of board of education and that I'm not disqualified as a voter pursuant to RS194-1,
nor disqualified due to conviction of a crime or offense listed in NJS18A12-1. and that I will faithfully, impartially, and justly perform all the duties of that office according to the best of my ability. So help me God.
>> Thank you so much. >> And finally, Dr. Morphy, please raise your right hands and read the oath. I, Prima Mory, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of
the State of New Jersey, and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same and to the governments established in the United States and this state under the authority of the people. So help me God. I, Prima Morphy, do
solemnly swear that I possess the qualifications prescribed by law for the office of member of a board of education and that I am not disqualified as a voter pursuant to RS194-1 nor disqualified due to conviction of a
crime or offense listed in New Jersey statute 18A12-1 and that it will faithfully impartial ally and justly perform all the duties of that office according to the best of my ability. So help me God.
>> Thank you so much. >> Thank you, >> Steve. Come on up. >> Okay. Thank you very much. At this time, we'll take roll call of the MAWA board of education for the 2026 school year. >> Mr. Dilva
>> here. >> Mr. Kasmarski. >> Mr. Copan >> here. >> Mr. Gallo >> here. >> Miss Daviniro >> here. >> Mr. Houston >> here. >> Mr. Hughes
>> here. >> Mrs. Janine Ting Jansen here. Mrs. Mory >> here. >> Thank you. Okay. So, the next order of business
will be to take nominations for board president for the 2026 year. >> Mamoto, I'd like to nominate Dr. Morphy for president. >> Okay. Do we have any other nominations?
Okay. Seeing none, I will have a roll call vote for Dr. Morphy to serve as board president for the 2026 year. >> Mr. Dilva, >> yes. >> Mr. Gallo, >> yes. >> Miss Tavinro,
>> yes. >> Mr. Houston, >> yes. >> Mr. Hughes, >> yes. >> Mrs. Ting Jansen, >> yes. >> Mr. Copelan, >> yes. >> And Dr. Mory, >> yes.
Okay, congratulations. >> Thank you. >> I'll move over. >> And you did a great job. >> Thank you. >> Always wanted to do that once at least. >> Yeah, there you go. >> I don't want to speak too soon.
Thank you very much. All right. All right. Thank you very much everyone. I do appreciate your support and I look forward to another great year. Um All right. Now, let me accept nominations for first vice president,
>> Mr. Galla. >> Mrs. Mory, I would like to nominate Richard Dilva for first vice president. >> All right. Thank you very much. We have a nomination for Richard Dilva. Do we have any other nominations? All right, seeing none, I need a roll call vote for Mr. Dilva for first vice
president, please. >> Mr. Dilva, >> yes. >> Mr. Gallow, >> yes. >> Miss Daviniro, >> yes. >> Mr. Houston, >> yes. >> Mr. Hughes, >> yes. >> Mrs. Jansen.
>> Yes. >> Mr. Coplin. >> Yes. >> Dr. Morphy. >> Yes. Thank you very much. Welcome Mr. Dilva as first vice president. >> All right. Our next order of business is
uh I'm taking nominations now for second vice president. >> Dr. I'd like to nominate Mr. Kismarski for second vice president. >> All right. All right, we have a nomination on the floor of Ben Kismarski. Do we have any other nominations?
All right, seeing none coming forward at this time. Uh, we have Mr. Kzmarkski uh for second vice president. Roll call vote, please. >> Mr. D. Silva, >> yes. >> Mr. Kasmarski. >> Mr. Gallo.
>> Yes. >> Miss Aaniro. >> Yes. >> Mr. Houston. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hughes? Yes, >> Mrs. Ting Jansen. >> Yes, >> Mr. Copan. >> Yes, >> Dr. Morphy. >> Yes.
>> All right. Thank you very much. And welcome uh to Mr. Kismarski as our second vice president. All right. Let's move on to uh any board member remarks at this time. All right. Um
if no one has any of course I can say something. So um I would just like to say thank you um to uh those who elected me again into this role as a board member. I do appreciate that. Um and I
have enjoyed my time serving on this board and I look forward to another term working with all of you. Um and I also just uh want to thank you. I'm very humbled and grateful uh for your selection uh of me as president again
this year. Um I really um think that we have a wonderful board that works very collaboratively and um I thank all of you for your service and it's a very proud moment for me to uh be president of this board because it's such a
wonderful group of individuals. So I do thank you all uh very much and I work uh we work well not I we work well with our administrative team and I look forward to working again with uh you Dr. Dtoro,
Dr. Fair, Miss Craft, Miss Rizzo uh and Miss Hiramoto. Uh so uh off to a great year. Thank you very much. Um and I would just like to thank my family as well who are in the audience. Thank you for your support always and um allowing me to uh do my
volunteer endeavors and uh work for the community. I do appreciate it greatly. Thank you. All right. Uh Mr. Hughes. >> Yeah. I thank the citizens of Mawa for entrusting me with another term on the board of education. I am deeply honored
to serve on behalf of the students, families, and taxpayers of Mawa. And lastly, I want to thank my family and friends for supporting me and encouraging me in everything I do. I am always forever grateful for that. So,
God bless America and God bless Ma. >> No words. No words. Any other comments? Okay. Um, all right. We can move on to public questions or comment. Public participation at board meetings is in accordance with bylaw
0167. At this time, members of the public may ask questions or make a comment on educational issues or school matters of community interest. As a matter of fairness, you're asked to limit your questions to no more than one and your remarks to no longer than three minutes.
If you are here representing a group, please identify yourself, the group, and your position in the group. If you're here as an individual, please give us your name and address. All right, I need a motion to open the meeting to the public. Mr. Hughes, second by Mr. Gallow. All right, we are officially
open to the public. All right, seeing no one come forward at this time, I need a motion to close the meeting for public comment. Mr. Copelan, second by Mr. Hughes. Um, all right, we need I mean I need a
roll call on appointments. Is that Mr. Okay. So, I need a We have appointments one through >> 21. Okay. 1 through 21. Dr. >> We take 10 separately. >> Oh, yes. Let's do that separately. Thank
you for the reminder, Mr. Dilva. >> That's in the next section. It's in the next section. >> That's the next section. >> In the next section. >> Oh, it's in the next section. Okay. >> Oh, number Yeah. 10 in the next section. Okay. Um, so no number on this, so we
just take appointments. All right. So we'll take appointments uh 1 through 21. So I need a motion on the floor for appointments 1 through 21. Miss Ting Jansen. Second by Mr. Coplin. A roll call vote on that, please. Miss
Heramoto. >> Mr. Dilva. >> Yes. >> Mr. Gallow. >> Yes. >> Miss Daviniro. >> Yes. Mr. Houston, >> yes. >> Mr. Hughes, >> yes. >> Mrs. St. Jansen, >> yes. >> Mr. Coplan, >> yes.
>> Dr. Morphy, >> yes. >> All right. Now, let's take approvals. Um, let's first take the approval of number number 10, item number 10, which is our board member code of ethics. Um
again this is um pursuant to NJSA18A col12-24.1 and upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools um the MA board of education approves that the board adopts the following board member
code of ethics and there are uh 10 points to that. So um can I take a motion on the floor for our board member code of ethics Mr. Copan second by Mr. Hughes. Roll call, please. Miss Hiro. >> Mr. D. Silva. >> Yes.
>> Mr. Gallow. >> Yes. >> Miss Daviniro. >> Yes. >> Mr. Houston. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hughes? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Ting Jansen? >> Yes. >> Mr. Copelan? >> Yes. >> Dr. Mory? >> Yes.
All right. Uh now we will take approvals um of 1 through 26 >> 27 motion to so 26 1 through 26 excluding
number 10. I need a motion on the floor >> Mr. Gallo second by Mr. Hughes. Thank you. So this is 1 through 26 excluding 10. Uh, roll call, please. Miss your motion. >> Mr. Dilva, >> yes.
>> Mr. Gallo, >> yes. >> Miss Daviniro, >> yes. >> Mr. Houston, >> yes. >> Mr. Hughes, >> yes. >> Mrs. Ting Jansen, >> yes. >> Mr. Coplin, >> yes. >> Dr. Mory,
>> yes. >> All right. Um, and I need a motion now to adjourn our reorganization meeting. Mr. Mr. Dilva second by Mr. Coplin and do we do we need anything? >> Yeah, we are adjourned at as Mr. Dilva
would say 717 or 7:18 perhaps. Great meeting. All right. Uh anyone need a break? >> All right, then let's move into our January 7th public action meeting.
This meeting of the MA Board of Education is open to members of the public to be physically present. Members of the public that attend will be asked to follow the same procedures as all other visitors to our schools. Those procedures can be found in the agenda page of our website. Additionally, the board meeting will be livereamed for
viewing purposes only. Anyone wishing to view the meeting may do so via Zoom. Webinar ID is 88116941186 and the required password is 834578. All right, I officially call this meeting to order. I need a roll call,
please. Miss Yramoto. >> Mr. Silva. >> Yes, you're here. Sorry. >> Mr. Kazmarkski. Mr. Copan >> here. >> Mr. Gallo >> here. Miss Daviniro >> here. >> Mr. Houston
>> here. >> Mr. Hughes >> here. >> Mrs. Ting Jansen >> here. >> Dr. Morphy >> here. Uh our salute to the flag. Mr. Houston, would you like to lead us uh in our salute to the flag?
>> Please join me in the pledge. I pledge algiance 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.
>> Thank you very much, Mr. Houston. Um, all right. Uh, let us, uh, no recess. Is that in the beginning? Yes, >> at the end. Okay. So we don't need one in the beginning. We don't require an exact session in the beginning. We will
push that to the end. All right. Agenda questions. Please limit your questions at this time to resolutions under new business under this on this agenda. As a matter of fairness, you're asked to limit your questions to no more than one and your remarks to no longer than three minutes. If you are here representing a
group, please identify yourself, the group, and your position in the group. If you're here as an individual, please provide us your name and address. The section of public participation will be limited to 15 minutes. All right. I need a motion to open the meeting to the public. Mr. Gallow, second by Mr. Dilva.
We are officially open to the public. Seeing no one coming forward at this time, I need a motion to close the meeting to the public. Mr. Copeland, second by Miss Ting Jansen. All right. our MAWA student representative report this evening. Happy new year.
>> Happy new year. Starting off, senior league was canceled on the 22nd due to the um snow day. >> They preferred the snow. >> I'm not in charge of that. >> You want to go Easter egg hunting?
I love that. I love that. >> Uh, next up, the winter sports are all in season and performing really well. And lastly, our talent show is on this Friday the 9th at 7 p.m. and it is the senior's biggest class fundraiser. >> Wonderful. Great. Thank you so much.
>> Thank you. >> Appreciate your report this evening. >> Um, Dr. Durro, superintendent report. >> I got a rebound from that one. I know >> you love some elves. It disappointed.
>> Uh okay. Um we've already shared our preliminary architectural renderings with the board of education and the broader community. Uh these early visuals helped introduce the scope and intent of the proposed projects. As a result, there is already an understanding of the larger improvements
being considered across the district. We have finalized the official referendum logo which will serve as a consistent visual identity throughout the campaign. This logo will appear onformational materials and outreach
communications in the coming weeks as we approach the March 10th vote. It will help the community easily recognize referendum related information. We are planning approximately 20formational sessions to ensure the community has access to clear and
accurate information. These sessions will provide detailed overviews of the proposed projects and allow for questions and discussion opportunities will be offered across the district and community to maximize participation and engagement. You'll see that there is a copy of this image at your places. We're
also going to have this listed on our website and especially our uh referendum information site as well. So, as a reminder, the referendum will be presented to voters as two separate questions. Uh this evening, we will share an overview of the projects
connected to each question. And even more importantly, uh what we are going to be sharing with the board and the community is aligned with our final drafts of our project renderings. Question one focuses on district-wide maintenance, repairs, and infrastructure
needs, while question two centers on larger additions and programmatic enhancements. The architect incorporated feedback provided by the board of education trustees. Based on that input, the proposed new gymnasium at Ma High School would be located near the existing
tennis courts. This placement is more clearly obvious in relation to the existing high school structure and will allow for efficient use of space while maintaining continuity with the current campus layout. As we previously shared, the interior of the new gymnasium would accommodate
approximately 1,000 spectators. This rendering illustrates how the space could look during the high school athletic event. In addition to the main court, the project would include a training room, team rooms, um, and locker rooms, which are not shown in this image.
This rendering more clearly illustrates the window design along the side facade of the high school building. Uh, it also highlights the visual connection between the exterior and the lobby that leads into the auditorium. These design elements help enhance both functionality and natural light.
And if you enter uh the lobby, uh the final rendering shows how the space could function during a typical school day. Uh the windows are depicted more accurately, allowing for increased natural light and visibility. The result is a welcoming open area that feels expansive and inviting. And as we've
shared, uh this space would hold approximately 900 people. The auditorium would receive all new seating to improve comfort and accessibility. Updates would also be made to the stage precinium um and precinium enhancing functionality for
performances and assemblies. In addition, lighting and sound would be upgraded to support modern programming needs. The turf renderings uh identify several key components of the project. Uh these
include new perimeter fencing and upgrade to LED lighting. The images also provide context for the proposed location of the field within the existing site. >> So you'll see here, I believe the the board trustees were were sharing that they were kind of hard to see. So the architect obviously in the new
renderings added those labels for Ramper Ridge and Betsy Ross Schools. Question one addresses a series of necessary upgrades, repairs, and replacements. Question two focuses on adding turf and field lighting at the Rambo Ridge soccer field at Betsy Ross
School. Question two would include a new gymnasium, library media center, music room, and small group instruction classrooms. This updated turf field rendering improves upon the initial draft by more clearly labeling key features. The placement of field lighting and fencing
is now easier to understand, and these enhancements help better communicate the full scope of the project. For Betsy Ross, the exterior rendering of the proposed Bessie Ross gymnasium reflects a consistent architectural aesthetic with the existing building. Also illustrates a potential outdoor
learning space adjacent to the structure. The ribbon of windows is more clearly defined, reinforcing both design cohesion and natural light. The interior of the Betsy Ross Gymnasium highlights its flexibility for multiple uses. The design supports physical
education, assemblies, and community activities. Appropriate finishes and design elements are included to create a functional yet welcoming environment. The library media center rendering showcases the potential of this space to support modern student learning. Uh,
flexible seating and learning zones allow for collaboration, independent study, and small group instruction. Uh, decorative elements add visual interest while maintaining a purposeful academic atmosphere. This this rendering of changed very
little from from the initial at George Washington School. Question one focuses on essential infrastructure improvements. These include the replacement of selected windows, boiler upgrades, and repointing of exterior brick work. Question two would provide the school with a new gymnasium to
support instructional and extracurricular needs. So if we look on the exterior, the rendering of the proposed George Washington Gymnasium features a modern architectural design. The rendering provides a clearer sense of where the addition would be located relative to
the existing building and the placement maintains campus flow while expanding usable space. And lastly, uh this updated interior rendering emphasizes the scale and openness of the new gymnasium. The space is designed to physical education
classes, assemblies, and events. As we saw in the Betsy Ross School gymnasium rendering, the inclusion of a stage further enhances its versatility for school and community use. So, as Dr. As shared, um we have a number of meetings uh throughout the
community. We're committed to um ensure that all of our community members are informed on the projects and the opportunities uh connected to the projects. Um we have around 20 meetings that are scheduled between January and March. Uh we've already had a number of meetings um with teachers today. Most
recently, we had a meeting with the MAWA um music boosters and sports boosters. I felt like it was a very productive meeting. There were great questions and interest in what is to come. Um, and as I said, it's really important that we do our very best to get out into the
community, not just the school-based community, but the community as a whole. So, as you can I'm not sure how much you can see the detail here, but within that chart, you'll see opportunities within the HSOS. You'll see opportunities with connecting with community groups, and
you'll also see opportunities for us to connect with our seniors. Um, as I said, um, every person in the community is entitled to that information, and it's my hope that I'm able to deliver that information to them. Um, and the information and materials that we're producing, uh, will allow them to have
access real time to all of that information. So, I look forward to, we look forward to engaging with the community um, not only within the school district, but the community at large to share this information with them for the March 10th vote. >> We've also highlighted the two town
halls on this list. um quite purposefully because this is an opportunity for anyone in the town whether you are a parent of a student in the district or you are resident of Ma Township uh to uh attend and uh we will be sending out communication this Friday
uh to everyone related to uh the when and the where um and Mr. Copan assisted us in creating the flyer. So, thank you for your assistance with that and um yeah, we look we look forward to uh the collaboration. >> Okay, thank you Dr. Jurro and Dr. Fair.
A combined report. Thank you very much. All right. Um and uh our business administrator, Miss Hiramoto, uh your report this evening. >> Um I just want to start off
I saying happy new year and congratulations and welcome to our new board members. Um you'll notice on our board agenda there are no committees currently listed. So the committees will be established following our meeting. Um they will be on our next January 1st
board meeting. I also wanted to discuss how the business office is in the midst of our calendar year end financial processing. So this includes the preparation and filing of W2 forms, 1099 forms, 1095C healthc care coverage
statements, as well as our quarterly state and federal financial reports. This is always a very busy period for the department, and I want to thank the business office staff for their continued accuracy and attention to detail during this process. Um, I'd also like to provide an update on the
facilities and maintenance work completed over the winter break. Our supervisor of buildings and grounds, Gregory Romero, coordinated a series of important preventative maintenance and improvement projects, including districtwide HVAC quarterly filter
changes, grease trap cleaning, kitchen sewer line jetting, right to know building inspections. Um, there were a bunch of different projects and thankfully Mr. Romero confirmed that all scheduled projects were successfully
completed during the break. So, I wanted to say we appreciate the efforts of our buildings and ground staff for ensuring that this work was completed safely and efficiently while school was not in session. And that wraps up my report. >> Thank you.
>> Thank you very much, Miss Yamoto. Um, Dr. Far, do you have additional report for us this evening? >> I don't have a formal uh report, but I just want to uh bring the board's attention to agenda item 24 C. Uh typically when we have last minute uh
recommendations for hires, I send out an email to the board providing with additional information on the candidate that would typically be in my personal memo. Um this hire took place officially like five minutes before we printed the
agenda for all of you. So, I just want you just wanted to bring to your attention that uh we believe in this candidate and we are excited that we're able to fill it for the remainder of the school year >> 23 >> 24.
So, you also have that that potential staff members resume. Thank you. >> Thank you, Dr. Fair. All right. Um, my report this evening, um, well, I'm gonna repeat myself a
little. So, first off, um, I'm, uh, humbled and grateful to be selected by my colleagues to serve another year as president of this amazing group of individuals. To have earned her trust and respect once again and to be given the opportunity to provide guidance and
leadership to our board excites me tremendously. I also look forward to working cooperatively with our central office team, Dr. Durro, Dr. Fair, um Miss Hiramoto, um Miss Craft, and Miss Rizzo. Mrs. Rizzo, sorry, Miss Mrs.
Sorry, Miss Rizzo. Um, congratulations uh also to my um vice presidents, our first vice president uh Rick Dilva and second vice president Ben Kismarski, my fellow board members uh Janine Ting Jansen, Brett Coplin, Michael Gallow,
Trista Davinir, Christopher Hughes and uh who is our incumbent also elected and welcome to our newest board member Steve Houston. Uh congratulations and and welcome I want to take a moment to truly thank
each of you for your selfless dedication and volunteering your time to be a board member. Uh we have many years of experience and leadership on this board which allows us to work effectively and collaboratively collaboratively for our district uh and for the best interests
of our students. We look forward to working together to achieve our board goals in 2026 uh including the successful planning and execution of a district referendum and ensuring that our policies and regulations are up to date. So we have a
very busy start as you can see from Dr. Far and Dr. Toro's report uh and the number of outreach uh opportunities that we will be doing between now uh and March 10th. Um there's a tremendous
amount happening uh as we prepare for this special election that will be held on March 10th. Uh asking the voters of Malawa to carefully consider the bond referendum that we are proposing. Um, I thought I would just give a little
snippet of what is a bond referendum and why why why why are we doing this? So, there's these are a few points to think about. Um, we're asking you as voters uh for permission to borrow money uh through the sale of bonds to finance
largecale improvements in our district. Um, this provides uh upfront funding and it spreads the cost for us over several years. Um, it qualifies for specific state aid. You're going to hear about a lot of this continuing to offset some of
these costs. So, some of this money comes back to us. Um, and it's kind of similar. I like the analogy of a home equity loan that you might take on your own personal home to finance improvements. Um it's sort of that for
the school district. Uh perhaps a little larger. We have a maybe larger home equity loan we're taking and asking for. Uh but a similar concept. So again, I think um you're going to continue to hear about um why we're doing this and
and what this is all about. Um there are multiple multiple opportunities to get information. Uh we really encourage everyone to please come out, get the information, ask questions, um and make
an educated vote and and that's what we're hopeful for in this process. Um at any point you can reach out to any of us as board members. We all have emails. We all have individual emails. So again, um we uh look forward to the next few
months, but it is going to be a busy ride for all of us. So, thank you very much. Um, lastly, I leave you with a few words to ponder as we start 2026. Start by doing what's necessary, then do
what's possible, and suddenly you'll be doing the impossible. So, uh, anyway, happy and healthy new year to everyone. Um, and, uh, have an amazing, uh, restart to this school year. All right.
Thank you very much. Um, do I have uh any board committee reports? Any final reports? I know many of the committees will still be continuing, but if anyone has want an opportunity, Mr. Copan. >> Yeah, two quick things. Um, just want to
remind everyone, I sent the board an email earlier today about all the presentations that Dr. Fair and Dr. Duro mentioned. Um, we want as many board members that can attend these presentations to attend while keeping in mind the core rules. So, please go
through your calendars, look through the Outlook invites that were sent and update that as RSVP. Uh, if you don't respond, we're just going to assume you're not coming, but if you can attend, please let us know so we could ensure that we only have four of us there. Um, secondly, I want to remind everyone on the board as well as
everyone in the public that's watching this that our next four board member board meetings will be at our school. So, next one will be at the ridge, then GW, Betsy Ross, and at the high school to highlight uh some of the projects
that we'll be proposing in the referendum. So, please uh note, you know, notice that and uh make whatever adjustment you need to make on your calendar. That's it. Thank you. >> Go all the way to GW. >> Yes. Thank you, Mr. >> I will I will send you I will I will send you directions how to get over
there. Yes, >> we have two special passes to cross the border. >> And I think I guess technically Mr. Copel that's in your position as the the uh community relations chairperson from last year but but uh thank you for
providing yes your final report but thank you for um providing uh continued information on the behalf of community relations. Thank you. >> You're welcome. >> Um, all right. Do we have board member remarks at this point? Any additional comments? >> Mr. Galla,
>> just quickly, I I just want to thank Dennis for putting this out. This is very helpful. Um, but also one of the resources we haven't mentioned about the referendum is our website. The website is chocked full of of stuff. Um, many of the things that you see on our website will be repeated at the at the town
meetings. Um, bring it up. He's bringing it up. Please go ahead. >> The referendum website is fabulous. Um if if you just follow along in the tabs and you drill down, I mean, you're going to get 99% of your
questions should be be able to be answered from that uh website. If you have questions that are synthesis of what's there, I'm sure you know we can handle those as well. I think there's a place where you can submit your questions. Yes. >> On the website. Um, but a lot of work
went into from our communications, open consultant, our admin team, um, the community relations folks did a lot of hard work on this. The website's fantastic. >> Um, so it's out there. >> Good. Thank you. That's a good reminder.
Thank you, Mr. Gallo. Any other comments? Mr. Coughlin? >> Just want to welcome Steve to the board. Looking forward to work working with you. And uh, also just want to extend uh, my deepest condolences to the Gallo family for the loss of Vickiy's mom. Thank you. >> Good.
>> Yeah. All good. >> Okay. All right. Let's uh move on to uh old business. We have minutes from December 17th public work session and executive session. Um I need a motion on
the floor for 22A and B. Mr. Copeland, second by Mr. Gallow. Miss Hiramoto. Uh, roll call, please. >> Mr. D Silva, >> yes. >> Mr. Gallo, >> yes.
>> Miss Daviniro, >> Mr. Houston, >> staying >> Mr. Hughes? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Sing Jansen? >> Yes. >> Mr. Coplin? >> Yes. >> Dr. Mory? >> Yes.
All right. Now, let's take uh new business. We have 23 A through M. A through M this evening. Uh, I need a motion on the floor. Miss Ting Jansen,
second by Mr. Hughes. And a roll call vote, please. >> Mr. Dilva. >> Yes. >> Mr. Gallo. >> Yes. Except on uh 23A. I'll be abstaining from check number 122
365. >> Miss Daviniro, >> yes. >> Mr. Houston, >> yes. >> Mr. Hughes, >> yes. >> Mrs. Stain Jansen, >> yes. >> Mr. Copelan, >> yes. >> Dr. Morphy,
>> yes. Um, all right. Now, let's take new business uh personnel. Let's take now A through L. Yes, A through L. I need a motion on the
floor. Mr. Hughes, second by Mr. Gallow. >> Roll call vote, please. >> Mr. D Silva. >> Yes, but I want to uh call out 24D and welcome back Miss Cameer for uh even for a short period of time. Uh she was a
teacher when I was there. Fantastic lady. let have her at her retirement for uh for a couple weeks. Uh and also 23K, thank you to all the parent volunteers. >> Looks like the entire JK school
>> building momentum. >> Thank you. Um Mr. Gallow, >> yes. >> Miss Tabinero, >> yes. >> Mr. Houston, >> yes. >> Mr. Hughes, >> yes. >> Mrs. Ting Jansen. >> Yes.
>> Mr. Coplin. >> Yes. >> Dr. Morphy. >> Yes. >> All right. Let's move on to public questions or comment. Public participation at board meetings is in accordance with bylaw 0167. At this time, members of the public may
ask questions or make a comment on educational issues or school matters of community interest. As a matter of fairness, you're asked to limit your questions to one and your remarks to no longer than three minutes. If you're here representing a group, please identify yourself, the group, and your
position in the group. If you're here as an individual, please give us your name and address. All right. I need a motion to open the meeting to the public. Mr. Coplin, second by Mr. Dilva. All right. And we are officially open to
the public. Seeing no one come forth at this time. Motion to close the meeting to the public. Mr. Coplin and Mr. Hughes. All right. We do need a executive session uh this evening at the end and we will adjourn from there. So I need a
motion to recess to exec session. Uh Mr. Copelan, second by Miss Ting Jansen. And uh we will then adjourn from that. Thank you everyone for coming out this evening. Thank you very much.