I'm going to call the meeting to order. Uh, good evening and welcome. Um, I'll be running a meeting tonight until a board president is um selected. So, if you would please join me in the flag salute. Pledge allegiance 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. [snorts] >> This is a public meeting of the board of education of the Burough New Providence. Adequate notice of this meeting has been given in accordance with PL 1975,
chapter [snorts] 231, and that an annual notice was made in conformance with section 13 of the act. Whenever [snorts] the business of the board requires to convene to close session, the session will begin no later than 9:30. 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 be given an opportunity to be heard before the meeting is adjourned. [snorts] The first thing we're going to do is the oath of office to Rupa and Amy. So, if you would join me up front, check check.
>> [laughter] >> share. >> Yeah, we'll share. >> Got it. Got it. >> Are we doing one at a time? >> Hold it together. >> All right. Hold on. I got it. >> Yeah. >> You raise your right hand. [laughter] >> All right. Ready?
>> I say state your name. >> I Amy McKill >> do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States. the Constitution of the State of New Jersey. >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey.
>> And that I will bear bear true faith and allegiance to the same. >> And that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same. >> And to the governments established in the United States and in this state. >> And to the governments established in the United States and this state. >> Under the authority of the people.
>> Under the authority of the people. >> I state your name. I >> do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear >> that I possess the qualification prescribed by law >> that I possess the qualifications prescribed by law >> for the office of member of a board of education
>> for the office of member of a board of education >> I am not disqualified as a voter >> am not disqualified as a voter >> am not disqualified due to conviction of a crime or offense as per statute >> and am not disqualified due to conviction of a crime or offense as per statute
>> and that I will faithfully Y and partially and justly. >> And that I will faithfully and partially and justly >> perform all the duties of that office according to the best of my ability. >> perform all the duties of that office according to the best of my ability. >> CONGRATULATIONS.
OKAY. Roll call. >> Mrs. Castellano >> here. >> Dr. [snorts] Eson Hayden is absent. Miss Gunderman >> here. >> Miss Klay >> here. >> Mrs. Lra >> here. >> Mrs. Morano >> here. Mrs. Zayn
>> here. >> Excellent. Next, [snorts] we're into the minutes, the official election results for uh November 4th. Two members elected for three-year terms. Rupa Klay 1,27 votes. Amy Lri, 1,037 votes. Total votes
cast was 6,221 and the total number of registered voters was 10,377. The next item on the agenda is we're going to open nominations for the office of president of the board of education. I open the nominations.
>> I would like to nominate Amanda Morano for president. >> Amanda >> seconded. >> Seconded by Donna. [snorts] Any comments? >> Uh yes. So, I'm I am nominating Amanda in recognition of her dedication and
service to this board as she enters her sixth year and her second term. Uh, most recently serving as vice president. Amanda [clears throat] also has spent two years on the curriculum committee and four years on the finance and facilities committee uh
where she served as chair and was part of the original team that led the 2022 bond referendum. She also serves um she also served on the negotiations committee during the most recent rounds of contracts for teachers, custodians, and administrators. Amanda leads with
integrity, preparation, and a clear focus on the success of our district. [snorts] But perhaps most importantly, Amanda's fun um and great sense of humor um can help [clears throat] make even the hardest work enjoyable. And I have no doubt you'll be a great president.
[snorts] >> Okay. Okay. Do I have any other nominations for president? Seeing none, I will close the nominations. [snorts] Roll call. Miss Costalano. >> Dr. Miss Gunderman.
>> Hi. >> Miss Klay. >> Hi. >> Miss Lra. >> Hi. >> Miss Morirano. >> Hi. >> Mrs. Zayn. >> Yes. >> Congratulations. [applause] take all your stuff there. Thank you, Laura, for that humbling
overview. And I wanted to thank all my fellow board members for electing me as president for this term. Um, as a person who grew up in town and went to Roberts, the middle school and the high school, it is extremely surreal to be serving on the board for six years, let alone sitting in this seat. So, thank you. And
I just wanted to say since joining the board, it was actually six years ago yesterday, I took my oath. I know a lot has changed around these tables. I think every face has from the administration to our superintendent, all the board members now officially tonight. The one constant has been Mr. Ta as our guiding
north star. So, we're not letting you go. So, [laughter] So, thank you. [applause] Um, but despite all the different changes, I wanted to just recognize that there is one constant and that we're all here for a common purpose, and that is to make sure that our children receive
the best possible education and that our teachers and our staff and the whole community feel supported to continue to make the schools continue to thrive. So, I'm really excited to work with everyone and excited for a year ahead. So, with that said, I'd like to
open up nominations for vice president of the board of ed. >> I'd like to nominate Stacy Gunderman. >> I second. >> Any comments? >> Uh, yes. Um, Stacy Gunderman has served on this board for four years. Um, and in that time, she's been involved with many
of our key efforts. I'm going to list a few. uh the bond referendum, the most recent one, launching full day kindergarten, uh the superintendent search, and establishing our current five-year strategic plan. Um, additionally, she has served on the ad
hoc calendar committee that led to additional observed holidays and structured professional development time for our staff. During Stacy's four years on the board, she has been on finance, facilities, and security and served as both member and chairperson for the
personnel management and communication committee and the curriculum instruction and technology committee. So, all the committees check [laughter] [snorts] call. >> Oh, any other nominations? Janna.
Okay, seeing that there are none, roll call. >> Miss Castalana, >> hi. >> Miss Gunderman, >> hi. >> Miss Klay, >> hi. >> Mrs. Leer, >> hi. >> Mr. Morano, >> hi. >> Mrs. Zayn, >> yes. >> Congratulations, Stacey will be on your
[applause] VP. And then moving forward the next portion um I'd like to just announce our committee assignments. So for the first committee for curriculum instruction and technology uh that will be uh chaired by
Laura Castellano uh joined by Rupa Kale and Kristen Mson Hayden uh for the finance facilities safety and security that will be chaired by Stacy Gunderman as well as uh joined by Donna Zayn and Laura Castellano for personnel
management and communication committee that will be chaired by uh Kristen Mson Hayden as Amy L Prey and Donna uh Stacy Gunderman will be joining. And for representing the Union County School Boards Association, that will be uh
Donna Zayn. For the Union County Educational Services Commission, that will be uh Amy L Prey. New Jersey School Boards Association, Amanda Moreno. Municipal Alliance will be Rupa Cal. uh Morris
Union Jointure Commission will be Dr. Zerpo. Uh New Providence Ed Foundation will be Rupa Kel and the Burough Council will be Amy L Prey and I believe oh and then the municipal alliance representative will be uh Rupa Hill. And
then for board policy uh Donna Zayn is going to chair that. And then I would like to open this up for public comments. an opportunity for the public to be heard on any specific agenda items. Seeing that there are none, I declare
that this portion of the public portion of this meeting declared closed. Now, I'd like to open it up if the public would like to speak about anything else in particular. [snorts] >> Okay. Uh seeing that there are none, I need a motion to recess to close session
for legal recess for recess. Thank you.