roll call miss Castellano here mr karo is absent dr epson Hayden here miss Gunderman here miss Morirana here mr walsh is absent miss Zayn here you have a quorum join me in the flag salute of the United States of America and to
the stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all this is a public meeting of the Board of Education of the Bureau of New Providence adequate notice of this meeting has been given in accordance
with PL1975 chapter 231 in that a notice was made in conf in conformance with section 13 of the act whenever the business of the board requires it to convene to close session the session will begin no later than 9:30 p.m at the conclusion of
the need for close session the board will reconvene to the public portion of the meeting at that time the board will complete any other business that may be before it and the public will then be given an opportunity to be heard before the meeting is adjourned so good evening in Mrs kakaro's absence I am extremely honored
to be leading tonight's meeting as we get to acknowledge and celebrate our 2025 teachers of the year as the daughter of a teacher I know firsthand the amount of time and dedication that teachers put into their craft to helped each student meet their potential as a graduate of New Providence High School
and now a parent of two sons in district I know how fortunate we are as a community to have such dedicated teachers across all of our schools congratulations to Mrs brenda Aila Mr brandon Hilf Mrs bonnie Cabes and Mrs kristen Salisbury on your achievement so
it's only been two weeks since our last meeting but we've also had a lot going on in the district on March 18th Dr zerpley held two forums to answer any and all questions for the families being affected by the redistricting update coming out of our last meeting on that same evening the board and Dr zerley
held another strategic planning session focused on the secondary instruction curriculum and programs and this past week both AWR and Salt Brook schools held their annual science fairs and of course Saturday March 15th the New Providence girls varsity basketball team
brought home another trophy and banner to hang in our gym beating Glen Ridge High School 42 to 36 winning the NJSIA Group 1 sectional championship we're looking forward to honoring them at one of our future meetings coming up next uh next week on April 1st Dr zer is going
to be holding another drop-in coffee and chat and the board offices and we will host our final two planning sessions for the board uh here at the New Providence High School Middle School uh media center on Monday April 7th at 7 p.m
focused on athletics music visual and performing arts and co-curriculars and then Tuesday April 29th at 7 p.m with a focus on finance facilities and securities so and then our next board meeting will be April 24th where we'll go over our budget and as this is going
to be the last meeting before our spring break in a few weeks I just want to wish everyone a happy relaxing safe and enjoyable time and that's all I have thank you Miss Morano vince welcome back i'd like to turn it over at this time for our student report thank you uh
hello everyone thank you for having me it's been a while i want to thank Bobby for filling in for me uh these last couple times um to start off on February 21st our culinary arts classes hosted their annual cake wars competition where students showcased their creativity by
designing and baking incredible cakes uh teachers served as judges and the event was a big s uh success i was a member of uh team A period 4 red heart cheesecake we won first place just want to let everyone know that first place uh
huge thank you to Miss Duca and the culinary arts students for making it such a enjoyable event on uh February 22nd Miss Knappenberger was honored with the Boatano Service Award at halftime during the boys basketball game against Bridgewwater Raritan uh congratulations
and uh congratulations to her on this well-deserved recognition from March 6th through March 8th the spring musical Freaky Friday took stage with four incredible performances um thank you to Mr duke the directors cast and crew for delivering such a spectacular show each
performance had a tremendous turnout and the hard work and dedication of all involved truly made this year's musical a standout event on March 11th and 12th uh NJ GPA testing took place for the 11th grade students while the rest of the student body attended assemblies
students were treated to an inspiring talk from Coach Stroker who's a motivational speaker as well as a performance by Project Trio who blended music and storytelling in a very uh engaging way on uh March 15th two MPHS orchestra uh students excuse me
auditioned for the All State orchestra a prestigious group recognizing the highest performing high school musicians in New Jersey both students who auditioned were accepted uh which is an incred incredible accomplishment congratulations to Natalie Tom who's in 10th grade and uh Alexander if I
pronounced this wrong I apologize jake uh Gigiotti uh ninth grade who plays bass and uh on March 19th seniors interested in our internship and capstone programs attended an initial meeting to learn about these incredible incredible opportunities um and these
programs provide valuable hands-on experience as students prepare for life after high school uh today March 27th was SAT school day uh giving students the opportunity to take the SAT in a familiar testing environment looking ahead this Saturday March 29th is the
Tricky Tray fashion show hosted by the PTSA the event will feature student models and there will be plenty of exciting prizes and items up for grabs uh it should be a fantastic evening for all attendees in athletics obviously the girls basketball team had a historic season they won the county conference
and state sectional and group one state champ uh championships um they finished with an incredible 30-2 record capping off their journey with a state championship victory over Glenidge at Ruckers University on March 15th uh congratulations to coach Pazdale the coaching staff and the entire team for
an unforgettable record-breaking season boys basketball came to the state playoffs as the 10 seed having all away games and they got to the Central Jersey Group One section final which is the fifth time in school history uh the the ice hockey team made it to their fourth straight sectional
championship game this year and uh I want to congratulate them on a great season wrestling had a good season with Braden Valley being a county champion district champion and finishing in the top 16 overall in his uh weight class after two victories in Atlantic City at the state championships way to be Braden
uh the winter cheer uh team came in first place in four of nine showcases this year um the track and field teams had an incredible winter season congratulations to Sophia Zanakis and Dan Prey for winning state sectional championships in the shot put in the 55 meter dash uh huge congratulations also
to the girls 4x4 400 meter relay team libby Knight Malone Henry Sophia Asplot and Miranda Borique not only for winning sectionals but also for becoming state champions and earning a spot in the media champions spring sports are officially underway and we're looking forward to another exciting season
across all teams and um that concludes my report thank you thank you Vince mr ugluro for enrollment thank you Mr ugly Lauro um this is a wonderful wonderful
turnout i am so happy to look out in the crowd see our teachers of the year surrounded by their colleagues uh students as well as their families so congratulations to all of you um before we get started on our teacher of the
year awards I would like to honor uh one of our counselors in district Miss Yanni um Miss Yanni is a counselor that is shared between Allen W roberts and Salt Brook School the district is pleased to announce that Kathy Yanni was selected
as the New Jersey School Counselor Association's Union County Counselor of the Year for 2025 this award recognizes individuals who have made major contributions to the counseling profession through outstanding service and achievement
kathy was recognized for her many contributions to the counseling profession and to the students and staff at both Alan W roberts and Saltbrook elementary schools kathy has been a school counselor with the district since September of 2021 she was celebrated on
March 21st along with other county winners at the NJSCA professional recognition awards lunchon we are very happy that she has received this welldeserved recognition congratulations Kathy i know that she's at home right now tuning in uh to our
YouTube channel so congratulations [Applause] At this time we're going to get started with our teacher of the year um ceremony and I will um invite up Mr henry uh to begin with Miss Ailla so if you could
please come up as well test all right all right uh good evening Dr zerley board of education members staff our greater school community um and Mrs aila's family as well it is both an honor and a
privilege to stand before you today and recognize and celebrate New Providence High School teacher of the year Brenda Aila miss Ail is a teacher whose dedication compassion and drive have had an incredible impact on our students at both the middle school and high school as well as our school
community as we gather here to highlight excellence in education I couldn't be more excited to share with you the many contributions and achievements of Miss Ailla while there are many her overall commitment to her students stands out above all else in fact when the administrative team
walked into Miss Aila's class to surprise her by announcing that she would be New Providence High School teacher of the year I don't know if you're going to remember this Brenda i was listening um and a lot of times we do these announcements staffer thank you so much the first thing she said she looked at
her students and I heard her say "I do this for you." As an ELELLL ESL teacher Miss Aila has truly transformed the way we approach language learning not just as a subject but as a central tool for building bridges and creating a sense of belonging in our school community
through her tireless efforts Miss Aila has cultivated an environment where every student feels supported understood and empowered to succeed most recently Miss Aila has led the implementation of a student-led tutoring program in collaboration with our bilingual honor society students
this innovative program has created an incredible sense of ownership and leadership among our students while providing invaluable peer support to help our emerging multilingual learners this has and will continue to foster a culture of mutual respect and a collaboration paving the way for
academic success and friendships in order to provide the best support possible for all of her students Miss Aila's work goes well beyond the classroom she has developed and led professional development for our entire staff through a teacher training workshop on ML support for mainstream
teachers during the start of the school year professional development sessions this workshop equipped our faculty with the knowledge and tools they need to better support our diverse learners ensuring that all students feel seen valued and understood in all of their classes additionally Miss Aila
coordinates and oversees all of the WEDA testing to ensure our multilingual students are receiving the right supports miss has worked closely with other multilingual teachers in the district to organize and present at multilingual family nights to support new multilingual families in our
community through these events she has created an inclusive space for families to connect with the school and build critical relationships with their child's teachers the feedback and support provided through these family nights has been paramount in building community both in and out of the schools
she's also incredibly innovative she's always seeking the best resources for our students from researching and consulting with educational companies to explore new curriculum options she has worked diligently to ensure that multilingual learners have access to the most effective and engaging materials
and resources her commitment to trying to continually improve the educational experience of her students has made a tangible difference in their academic success and school experience whether it's collaborating with her colleagues from other departments translating materials for Spanish-sp
speakaking families or supporting the school nurses in communicating critical health information she has always been there every step of the way for her students and our families the commitment to communication at all levels of the students educational experience has been a lifeline for many and our families
particularly those who face additional challenges including language and social barriers [Music] what truly sets Miss Aila apart is her ability though to recognize and respond to the needs of the whole child from organizing a snack program for students
to collaborating with the counseling department to help students transition to college she's always put the well-being and success of her students at the forefront of everything that she does missila's commitment to building connections is seen by all she is constantly assisting her colleagues in
order to increase her students opportunities and experiences across all subject areas she collaborates with her media center specialists to organize field trips to the public library she promotes community health services for our multilingual population she understands and appreciates the
importance of fostering a sense of belonging that extends beyond the school walls it should also be noted Miss Aila is an incredible dancer and her passion for cultural engagement has shined through particularly and I got to witness this
when she worked with our near nation during the winter semiformal uh to provide Latin dance lessons for our students we were struggling that night to get the students going and this this got the the dance really going um so while I was there to witness many tired students after they received this
dancing training this was yet another fun creative way that Missville engaged students at all levels and brought cultural awareness to light it's clear that Miss Ail embodies the qualities of a teacher of the year in every sense through compassion leadership and a deep commitment to the success of all
students the countless hours she has dedicated to supporting our multilingual learners collaborating with colleagues and advocating for our families reflect an unwavering passion for education enriching the lives of others and a genuine care for the community she
serves i would like to share with you some direct quotes from one of Miss Aila's co colleagues who nominated her for this award they said "An exemplary teacher and person Brenda shows unmatched passion and a compassion for the ELLL student
population i don't think there's a more passionate person in this building it's abundantly clear that that's helping these kids and her is her life mission and what a noble cause it is to help these young students adjust to living in America many of her students come here
with nothing including minimal education and some leave their families behind and so it takes she takes it upon herself to be one of the most important people if not the most important person in their newfound daily lives she is their beacon and advocate ultimately she humanizes
these students when they feel lost or neglected in a new or unknown situation she is a shining example of everything a teacher should be and the world needs more people like her how about that
nomination absolutely also one of Miss Aila's students shared a nomination that speaks to her true impact in a concise but profound way by saying "She worries about all of her students and she's really
nice she's like our mom." Brenda on behalf of the high school administration and staff as well as the entire school community thank you for your tireless work your compassion and your extraordinary commitment to making every student feel like they belong the
impact you have on our students and the high school and middle school is truly hard to put into words however we are all better because of your work congratulations Brenda on being the New Providence High School teacher of the year [Applause]
why don't we welcome her family up they want to join us [Applause] congratulations congratulations okay let's all get close together yes [Applause]
okay Brandon if you can come on up and join me i get the privilege of having two so I feel good i feel good about that it is with great excitement and admiration that I get to speak about New Providence Middle School teacher of the year Brandon H mr h is one of the most
dedicated and passionate educators in our school and district he is someone who goes above and beyond for his school and district both in and out of the classroom what makes Mr hill so special as he is someone who inspires his students challenges them to reach their full potential and connect with them as
people he truly embodies the qualities one would want a teacher compassion empathy and an unrelenting desire to see students succeed mr hilf received many nominations for this award including nominations from students parents community members and his
colleagues one colleague indicated "I am excited to nominate Brandon for teacher of the year in recognition of his outstanding contributions to our school community brandon consistently cultivates a sense of self-worth and a genuine love of learning in all his students
establishing an inclusive environment where every student feels valued his positive classroom climate and strong rapport with students not only engages his learners but also fosters open communication additionally Brandon is a true team player generously sharing
materials and ideas to keep his colleagues informed about trends in special education he goes above and beyond to support newer staff members ensuring they feel welcomed and equipped to succeed brandon's involvement in school activities from coaching to advising
clubs demonstrates his commitment to the overall development of our students moreover he is dedicated to his professional growth and continues to pursue higher education further enhancing his teaching skills and positively impacting his
students mr hill started his teaching career in New Providence teaching at both the middle school and high school prior to moving full-time to the middle school a couple years ago he has not only proven to be an outstanding middle school special education teacher but he has also demonstrated being a leader in our school anytime you walk into a
classroom in which Mr hil is teaching you see positivity and support in all aspects of his teaching you see the way he connects with the students the way he motivates them to achieve successful results while supporting and guiding them on their academic journeys mr h genuinely cares about his students
success and their experience in his class through his steadfast support students feel appreciated valued and inspired to perform at the highest levels mr health's commitment to student success extends far beyond the classroom though into every aspect of our students lives including coaching at the high
school advising through clubs or creating opportunities for personal growth among students in prior years Mr hul assisted as the JV boys soccer coach at the high school as he looked to extend his reach to a greater population of students this year Mr h took on several incredibly
demanding roles each of which reflects his dedication to supporting students in a variety of settings as a sprint coach for the track and field teams in both the winter and spring seasons he has demonstrated le leadership in developing students athletic skills and understanding
everyone's role as a part of a team in addition to his role as a coach Mr hilf took on a leadership role in the model UN program as the adviser he organizes practice debates meetings and materials and manages all aspects of the model UN trip to Hershey Park from hotel bookings
to committee assignments his attention to detail and organization helped ensure that the model UN conference in Hershey Pennsylvania was a success with our delegation receiving out outstanding delegation award and several individual awards mr hil also piloted our new NPMS
esports program which quickly became a major success establishing the infrastructure for this new initiative from hardware needs to scheduling matches and supervising teams Mr ho ensured that students had a structured but fun experience this opportunity allowed our students to develop valuable
teamwork and problem solving skills in addition to his roles coaching and advising Mr hil has been an active participant in school and district committees and initiatives where he's able to provide great insight and knowledge mr hil is an integral part of the Bell schedule committee at the middle school where he implemented a new
bell schedule two years ago as a member of the school climate team he contributes greatly leading to a positive and supportive school environment for all students most recently Mr mr health volunteered to assist as part of the district evaluation advisory committee where the administration staff review best
instructional practices for teachers outside of school Mr h assist as a home instructor he has demonstrated commitment to building leadership and life skills as a head counselor of the new Providence Recreation Department playground camp as well he also is a participant in the pedaling pioneers
team for the cycle for survival cancer fundraiser yet another example of him continuously stepping up to meet the needs of our school community and others his ability to juggle all of these roles while maintaining such a high level of commitment and care for his students is
truly remarkable and worthy of praise in itself brandon you are a true role model for our students and your colleagues your genuine care for others is evident in your daily approach to teaching and helping those around you you see the potential in every student and work tirelessly to help each student reach
their potential on behalf of the middle school administration and staff I want to thank you for all that you do your positive impact on your students and school is truly appreciated by all congratulations on being named 2425 New Providence Middle School Teacher of the
Year congratulations again ask your family to come up get everyone up we'll do one together and then we'll let them do one separate you guys can do one separately get the
whole family in at this time we'll welcome Mr richtor our principal Alan W roberts and if I can have Bonnie Cabasis join me up front won't you come right oh sorry good evening ladies and gentlemen
students board of education members district and school administrators and new Providence community it is my privilege to introduce and speak to you about the Alan W roberts teacher of the year Bonnie Cabasis mrs cabasis has been a dedicated
teacher at AWR for more than 17 years she works hard for her beautiful family and thrives with the support and love of her husband and two daughters with the responsibilities of leading a family she still brings an extreme amount of passion and enthusiasm to school each
day her students learn all about her family as she shares about their lives and experiences she loves her daughters dearly and uses her experience as a parent to enhance her work as a teacher and is even better parent due to her time in the classroom engaging creative
and funny are words that you'll hear when people speak about Mrs kabasis her sense of humor not only helps gain the students interest during class but also brings positivity to the busy work environment of our school it's hard not to laugh when speaking to Mrs basis as
she is always making jokes and even making herself laugh with that laugh and her energy and enthusiasm she creates a positive engaging and supportive learning environment for her students she has clear expectations provides positive
reinforcement and is encouraging and respectful when corrective feedback to students is needed she models respect kindness and fairness her positive reinforcement grids and we are family puzzle posters bring visibility to the actions and themes she knows are
important for the students in her class one parent noted "From the moment you step into her classroom it's clear that Mrs cabas's fosters a space where children feel safe valued and empowered to learn her warm and inviting demeanor
sets the tone for an open environment where students are encouraged to ask questions explore new ideas and engage with the lessons in meaningful ways mrs cabase's creativity certainly shows in the learning activities that she integrates each week for example she
and her colleagues help students learn about the election and voting process by having students persuade others on the best candy through speeches pictures slogans and more she guided students to vote and pick the best candy date she's laughing at at that joke more
than anybody students staff and parents love seeing and hearing about Shave Chef Cabas who dressed the part with a big white chef's hat to show the use of math and food preparation and cooking she's really prepped the kitchen and brought a
lasting academic experience to the students she's helped to develop and refine the fourth grade living museum each year where our students research and learn about important historical events and then write scripts and dress up to then present to parents teachers and students this is always a highlight
of the fourth grade experience and for Mrs cabas's students as well she uses a stars board to celebrate the kindness collaboration and academic success that she instills in her students celebrating birthdays is big for her and her classroom is no different she makes the
day so special for her students and so memorable even if that date falls outside of the school week or the school year she continually learns about her students interests and extra extracurricular activities and integrates that understanding in keen ways whether it be
as part of a problem or assignment or just a comment and one more way to help them feel special parents have continually commented about her effective comm communication and true partnership with them to support their children she regularly speaks with
and emails with parents to inform them and collaborate about how their children can be supported in school and at home she also uses her own version of a classroom newsletter the Cabasis Chronicles to keep parents informed and updated on everything happening in
4C mrs basis has been an amazing colleague to so many AWR staff members over the years she's mentor mentored new teaching staff welcomed teachers to observe her and collaborates very effectively she's very willing to share ideas for instruction and projects and
is always looking for fun ways to excite her students and help others do the same she has piloted software and instructional programs led the STEM club attended STEM fairs and supported her students during concerts and other events she's a regular attendee at our
PTA spring fling and the district's retirement dinners as well as other staff social events her positive and engaging demeanor definitely helps to build a rapport and camaraderie among our teams she's also an avid participant in
character education and school spirit events and programs she's always up for wearing a crazy outfit to celebrate and support whatever is happening at AWR her participation always excites her students and gives them more reasons to enjoy and be engaged with school she
loves our annual door decorating events related to school themes and character education she can be counted on for something creative and exciting that showcases the students learning their cultures or their families and we know how disappointed she was when we changed that program this year from a
competition to more of a celebration no mrs cabasis always has former students stopping by her classroom after school or visiting from the middle school or high school and one of those students recently stated
this she is a spectacular candidate for this award because she leaves an impact on each and every one of her students inside and outside of the classroom while being in her class I was excited to come to school each day to this day I can never remember a moment when I was
bored or counting the minutes left in class her room was always fun and positive environment i still use unique strategies to help me in my learning that I was taught in her classroom since being in her class I have established habits that have contributed to me
having better grades and scores on important assessments and higher grade levels her teaching has left and will continue to leave a positive mark on me and my learning for many years to come when a former student says
something this special about you Bonnie it's clear to all of us that the teacher of the year award is actually a yearly award for your students and one that just isn't always celebrated quite like this year congratulations to you on behalf of everyone at AWR and in New
Providence [Applause] we'll leave her family out [Applause] okay then you guys stay we'll take whatever you guys
At this time I would like to welcome Mrs drexinger principal of Salt Brook School [Applause] you got enough room
can we have Miss Salbury come join us please good evening everyone it is a true honor to stand here tonight to celebrate an exceptional Salt Brook educator who has touched the hearts and minds of so many students Miss Salbury as principal I have the privilege of
witnessing firsthand the dedication the passion that our teachers bring to their classrooms each and every day and Miss Salisbury exemplifies the very best of those qualities to help us share just how special she is we turn to her experts her students in secrecy Miss
Salbury the students from class 3s were asked a series of questions about their teacher from their thoughtful and heartfelt responses they put together a beautiful poem one that emerged and reflects the joy care and creativity that Miss Salbury brings to her classroom every day through their words
you will hear how Miss Salbury makes learning fun how she turns challenges into opportunities how her kindness leaves a lasting impact on each student from imagining her as a superhero to sharing their favorite classroom memories her students have painted a
vivid picture of a teacher who not only teaches lessons but also touches lives tonight it is our pleasure to present this poem written from our hearts as a tribute to our teacher Miss
Salisbury a poem from Miss Salisbury Salt Brook teacher of the year in a classroom bright where laughter sings Miss Salsbury you bring us wings with spoons in hand you stir up the light turns to listen to your light you want teacher of the year it's true for all the special things that you
do with fun activities that spark our minds you're the kindest teacher the best of all kinds in math we solve mysteries on a special day using big whiteboards we laughed and
played learning games make us shout out your magic transforms learning it's plain to see if you were a superhero how grand you'd be with powers to save and to make learning easy a kindhearted hero with a
smile so bright you have a super mug that brings joy and light good morning you say as we walk through the door with each greeting we feel loves even more you make us feel special excited and smart with every
nice work you warm our hearts the best lessons you teach like writing and math you guide us with kindless kindness along every path treat others well is a lesson we'll keep in
your caring hands our dreams take a leap if we could give you a name that fits just right it would be peace where Mrs hub shining bright for your creativity and kindness truly shine in your
classroom of wonders we feel so divine oh Mrs f you're more than a teacher you're a guiding light i'm not preacher with colors like purple survivor and sh you pay our school day
with joy and you so here's to you our fabulous guide with love from our with love from your students standing with pride thank you for making your learn our learning so fun you're you are our hero our number
[Applause] one class yes you did an amazing job that sums up everything we could not have said it better as a Salt Brook staff miss Salbury we are thrilled we are delighted and we are proud that you are this year's Sulberg teacher of the
year congratulations thank you thank you [Applause] we're gonna have a picture with Miss Salbury with her family great job all of
you this is for you congratulations if you want to join us congratulations all right family wants to join us are you guys so proud of her yeah I'm sure
Amen if you guys just want to take one together [Applause] if we could just have all four of our teachers of the year if they could come forward and if we could just take a picture with you four and then with myself and Miss Morirano
oh one minute okay and then if we could have the principles Congratulations [Applause] take a recess we're going to take a five minute
recess thank you let me just make sure that Yeah okay we are going to move on uh for public comments to be heard on specific agenda items okay if no one has any comments on
specific agenda items um I need approval for minutes for the business meeting and closed meeting of February 20th so second second was Donna thank you roll call thank you Miss Castellano hi
Dr eson Hayden hi Miss Gunderman hi Miss Morirana i Mrs zayn hi uh Mrs miss Gunderman um finance actions yes i'd like to move to approve items one through nine as listed second amanda
roll call miss Kalana hi dr eson Hayden hi miss Gunderman I Miss Morirana I Miss Zayn I and once again Mrs gunderman facilities actions I'd like to move to approve item one as listed second
uh roll call Miss Costalano Dr eson Hayden I miss Ganderman I Miss Moreno I miss Zay I Dr dr mson Hayden Education i got it i'd like to move uh items 1
through three as listed in the agenda second roll call miss Kalana hi Dr hayden i Miss Gunderman hi miss Morirana i miss Zay i and once again Miss Gunderman
personnel action i'd like to move to approve items 1 through 10 as listed second and there is quite a lot on here um so I do want to take a minute to just uh point out a few things um there is the
approval of our new um principal uh for Salt Brook Elementary School um so Mrs allen we are very excited to see you here tonight um and to have you on the agenda um we also have as you can see um and Dr zerolley will talk about this a little
bit more in just a moment and we've spoken about with all of the board members um the abolishment of a couple of positions followed by the new job descriptions that will replacing that as well as some revisions of descriptions of job descriptions um and that is taking place at the high school middle
school um to return us back to a structure where there is a middle school principal and a high school principal and one um assistant principal um as opposed to one principal and two assistant principles so Dr zerley wants
to speak a little more to that thank you Miss Gunderman um first I'd just like to speak to uh Miss Allen's um appointment so we did have a search committee for the Saltbrook principal of 11 committee members there were a total of 21
applications that we received mr ugluro and I went through those applications and there were six candidates that we brought in to be interviewed um the six candidates were interviewed by our 11 committee members in a committee structure two me two um candidates then
came to me and I then interviewed them as finalists and this evening as you said we do have Miss Allen on the agenda for approval um I just like to speak to Miss Allen's um experience as well as her professionalism miss Allen came to us as a teacher uh several years back
now i want to say it was in 2014 um as a Salt Brook teacher um she was there as a fourth grade teacher and for the past three years she's been the assistant principal at Allen W roberts uh Natasha has a um great ex expertise in uh
elementary education and instruction she was a phenomenal teacher and over the past three years she's really honed in on her leadership skills as an assistant principal uh over at Alan W roberts uh with Mr richter there as well um and I'm very happy that you know she um is our
candidate and I have no doubt that she is very excited to go back to Saltbrook where she started at um home of the Tigers and that she will absolutely do a phenomenal job so [Applause] congratulations to speak of the change
of uh the restructure here at the high school middle school as the board knows we spoke about this in great detail through committees um this evening you will see reflected here you will be approving the abolishment of the position of high/ middle school
principal as well as assistant principal grades seven and eight uh we will then be approving the new job description of high school principal as well as new job description for middle school principal and then we do have revisions for student assistance coordinator as well
as middle school counselor with this shift um I did on Tuesday meet with the entire high school and middle school staff here to let them know um that we would be having this on the board agenda and that we would be shifting to restructure the building um I do truly
believe that this change will allow for more focused leadership at the 78 level as well as then the 912 level having two separate principles and two leaders of each of those schools uh we do have Mr henry here this evening and I would to
like to absolutely extend um a very very warm warm thanks to him for leading this building for the past five years grades 7 through 12 in this joint principal position he has done a phenomenal job um but again at this time I think that
we're at a place where now we need to have him just focus on the high school and we need to then go out and find us a really great middle school principal um tomorrow we will be posting for middle school principal we will follow the same committee structure we're going to be
posting both internally and externally and I'm hopeful that for the April 24th board meeting we could have a candidate on that board agenda does anyone have any questions so roll call miss Costalano hi dr epson Hayden hi miss Gunderman hi miss
Morirana hi miss Zayn hi thank you okay and um I will move board policy i'd like to move forward uh items one and two stacey and Mr uh Mr you can you take it away from here and explain all of the
wonderful things i'm happy to so the following policies and regulations are on tonight's agenda for first read policy 3351 and 4351 are healthy workplace environment for teaching staff and for support staff they're both new policies
and they are recommended for adoption then we have policy 5512 harassment intimidation and bullying policy and regulation 5533 student smoking policy and regulation 7441 electric electronic
surveillance in school buildings and on school grounds each of these is a revision and each is mandated um they're all on the agenda because they reflect the most recent changes to the uniform memorandum of agreement between education and law
enforcement and then finally we have regulation 8820 um and this is a revision made by the district to establish and communicate consistent practices across every school regarding when the flag will be displayed and when it will be
not so there's clarity across our community um on tonight's agenda for second read is policy 9163 which is the spectator code of conduct for intercolastic events thank you
and roll call miss Galana hi dr absson Hayden hi miss Gunderman hi mrs morana hi miss Zay hi uh committee reports curriculum instruction and technology nothing new at this time great
finance facilities and safety and security nothing from us so actually you say that the uh budget hearing I will the budget hearing as I said in my opening statement statement no uh budget uh will be presented at the next meeting April 24th and then
personnel management and communications um personnel had met prior to our last meeting because we just had a board meeting two weeks ago um so nothing new to report since then except for everything that we've gone over tonight
um any old business no and new business i have two items that I'd like to discuss with the board uh the first item is um regarding the committee meetings that I will be reaching out to each committee about
between now and probably about May 15th um we may need to meet as a committee one or two times because we're at the point now where we're going to meet as committees to start forming the strategic planning goals um as you know in May is when we would present the
strategic plan to the public um so it's going to be important for the next six weeks or so that we're working closely together so that we can ensure that we're taking all of our meeting notes as well as the other data and we're creating those strategic planning goals so I will be reaching out um the next
item that I'd like to speak to the board about and you have in front of you a copy of the 2024 2025 school calendar are the remaining um emergency days that we have not used so as you know in this school calendar we have four builtin
emergency days we have used one of those days this year which leaves us with three as we know we always keep one in the bank in the event there is a power outage a water mane break and the like there are two remaining one of them as
per the teachers negotiated contract will need to be given back on Friday May 23rd which is the Friday of Memorial Day weekend the remaining day is then left up to the discretion of the board on where you would like to place that in the calendar as a day off for both
students and staff so I open up the floor for discussions on that uh one remaining day so opening up to discussion i know I feel like every year we're lucky that we don't have snow anymore so we have this discussion
um tomorrow we're going to have a snow day so I know remember I said this yeah exactly um I would like to open up the discussion to in the past we've been tacking it on to Memorial Day which in
theory I feel like sounds great except having a fiveday break after having such a late spring break sometimes just doesn't really work for schedules with work schedules sports and so on um would anyone would people's thoughts on
perhaps giving it earlier for the Monday after spring break so it would be the Monday after Easter uh 21st of April that's Easter Monday it's Easter Monday yes you know as observed um I'm fine with that my one question is and I think
we've gone over this because I was on the calendar committee a couple of years ago just to make sure that that wouldn't affect any testing or any other days like we're not going to conflict or cause any issues no and so the conversation earlier um that Amanda and I had while we were prepping for the
meeting was it's very difficult to take that day and put it in May or June because that is where we are testing we are doing state testing we have AP testing and we have a tremendous amount of events end of year events that are taking place so it's really hard to find
a day in May and June that nothing is happening in the district but in April it's less likely and particularly on that day thoughts i'm good with Monday the 21st as well
okay so we have to So then the next portion which is a little unorthodox because we don't normally and I'll never get the gabble again after this but why not yeah we'll try it out um we normally would put this forward have discussion and then for the next meeting vote on it
however as I said our next meeting is actually April 24th um we can put forward if we're in agreement to I could make a motion to put this forward for revising the calendar tonight if we believe that's the way to go and then we
can vote on it then it would be approved yes so we would just need to make a motion someone would need to make a motion you guys would need to vote on it and then it would be official and we will be able to send out communication tomorrow to both parents as well as um teachers and staff
oh okay so if you want I can make a motion for a resolution to approve the revised calendar for the 2425 school year uh to approve two unused uh inclement weather days to be used on
Monday April 21st and Friday May 23rd okay roll call miss Kama hi Dr eson Hayden i Miss Gunderman i Miss Morano i Miss Zayn i Okay
passes and now is an opportunity for the public to be heard no comments on the new snow day okay get back get back sorry sorry okay if that is uh it then I need a motion to
recess for close session for student matters related to HIPO kristen second Stacy okay all right all right