Good evening. It's Thursday, March 5th, 2026, and I'd like to welcome you to the meeting of the South Brunswick Board of Education, and to call the meeting to order. Please rise for the pledge of allegiance. 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. The New Jersey Open Public Meeting Act, NJSA 104-6, also known as the Sunshine Law, was
enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advanced notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting the interest is discussed or acted upon. The primary purpose is for the board members to discuss and vote on board business.
In accordance with this provision of this act, the board secretaries caused notice to this meeting 48 hours prior, including date, time, and location to be posted in the South Bunduk public library and board office. It is filed with the township clerk and communicated
to the home news in the star ledger. It is also posted on the district website. Roll call. Mr. Palowski. >> Miss Laura Hernandez >> here. >> Miss Deepik. Mr. Miss Alicia Khan. >> Mr. Roger Krishna. Yes, >> Mr. Mike Mitchell. >> Present.
>> Mr. Barry Nathansson >> here. >> Mr. Deon Patel >> here. >> Dr. Smith Raj >> here. >> Mr. Rajes Sony. >> We have a quorum. >> Can I have a excuse me a motion and a second to approve the board minutes of
February 19th? >> So moved >> Mr. Holy shimmolley Devin and Mike. Now approval of the executive session of February 19th. Smita and Raja.
Um, does anyone have any questions? Nope, you do not. Motion to approve. We got that. Okay. Motion to move into executive session. Can I have a motion to >> Oh, Mr. Nathansson. >> Second. >> And Mr. Mitchell. Be it resolved that the board of education of the township
of South Brunswick hereby moves into executive session in accordance with the sunshine law chapter 231 of the public laws of 1975 NJSA 104-21 for the discussion of student matters.
Be it further resolved that the discussion conducted in executive session can be disclosed to the public at any such time as the matters have been resolved. Formal action may be taken at any meeting. Let's go.
Can I have a motion to reconvene to regular reesh and then Raja? Thank you. Well, welcome. Welcome everybody. We walked out here and there was no one in the audience. So, this is a really nice surprise. Okay. So, uh, next we would normally
have our student representative here. She was unable to make it tonight. So, next up would be the report of the superintendent, Dr. Braen. >> Thank you, Madam President. I'll try to be quick because I know we have a lot of people here to be recognized. First is a calendar update for this year's school calendar. School's going to be in
session on Monday, March 30th. It's going to be a full day and we'll be in session on April 6th and April 7th, early release days. Now, those are in accordance to the contract that was approved. uh not contract the calendar that was approved last year. So we didn't want to deviate from that when we
had said if we use these snow days this is when the dates will be made up in the calendar. So that's on the agenda for approval for tonight. The 2026 2027 school calendar for next year is available for review and will be on the calendar uh will be on the agenda for
approval tonight. Uh redistricting update. Uh we plan to convene the core team meeting next week to review and finalize the plans in anticipation of a public presentation shortly thereafter. Uh one other item is this is National
School Social Worker Week and the South Brunswick School District proudly recognizes and thanks our school social workers for their dedication in supporting our students, families, and community. Their compassion, expertise, and commitment make a meaningful difference every day and we're grateful for the positive impact our social
workers have on our schools. Obviously tonight, significant congratulations um to our 59 students are going to be recognized this evening as National Merit commended students. We congratulate you on this outstanding achievement and also recognize all the teachers that they have chosen to honor
in their for their support and their guidance over the years. Update on the preschool lottery status. Um the district received about 400 preschool applications. The lottery uh conduct was conducted during the week of February 23rd and the parents will be
notified but of the results no later than April 20th. We anticipate having about 270 seats available for September. And then the last thing is uh as everyone's aware SP reads took place on Thursday, January 5 January 15th at
South Brunswick High School. And I'd like to invite Lisa Maninello, the media specialist at South Brunswick High School, to briefly introduce and recap the video of this wonderful event. Thank you, ma'am. Um, I'm here tonight uh representing the
district librarians and we wanted to give you a quick recap of what happened at South Brunswick Reads Night and beyond. So, this is a quick video that just talks about what happened that night and also all the great work that's going on in our school libraries in the
last six to eight weeks. behind the scenes of SB Reads. Your librarians worked hard to make the third annual SB Reads Night a success. Since so many of you were able to attend
the evening, we thought we would share some fun facts that you might have missed. We greatly appreciated Dr. Bragan making his first appearance as a guest reader. And we also want to thank our board members who arrived ready to read. With
over 800 people in attendance, reading aloud can be a challenge. Your time and commitment confirms the value that South Brunswick places on reading. The public library came out in force to support our
readers. Mr. Matt, our extraordinary children's librarian, was a popular stop for our young readers. Can't find Mr. Matt, here he is. He used every single one of the 400 craft kits he brought and
our readers went home happy. The public library trustees were represented with John Dailyaly reading the little engine that could, a classic tale of resilience. The local history team was on hand to provide snapshots of
our town history. If our new local history librarian looks familiar, we are proud to claim Kellen as one of our graduates from the class of 2020. Our middle school team always comes up with a clever way to honor all readers.
This year, to fit our district theme, readers created I am trees, honoring individual growth and resilience. Our district elementary librarians combined forces to treat our families to a next
level readaloud. It was a lovely treat to see the passion and professionalism that our librarians share with our students every day. This team truly builds strong readers. In an evening rooted in reading,
students were encouraged to enter to win a book for their very own library. Author visits are an important South Brunswick tradition that give our students a chance to speak with published authors. We had three authors
join us at our literacy night this year. By holding SB Reads night at SBHS, we hope to give all of our families and our students a preview of the good things that await them at the high school. Our
SBHS students prove to be great hosts for even the littlest Vikings. She's the first, a club that focuses on promoting education for all, especially girls, welcomed readers with coloring sheets, stickers, and great readalouds. The
Viking Chess team took a break from winning local and statewide tournaments to share their love of chess with our guests. They even made their own book to encourage students to take up the game. Readers made origami bookmarks from
recycled paper under the supervision of our SB Earth Environmental Club. Did you know that SB Earth is fundraising to build a hydroponic garden? The display showed the fruits of their labor and some very lucky young readers were even
treated to a tasty tomato from their first harvest. Our Viking Vibe newspaper reporters pulled double duty. They helped parents scan the QR code to read the online articles the club has published. And
they produced a solid article on the success of our event. Make the Viking Vibe a favorite on your favorite device so that you don't miss out on their fantastic reporting. Our multilingual readers read, wrote,
and shared in both their home languages and the English that they are learning at SPHS. Our Chick-fil-A Leaders Academy gave out free books to students who stopped to listen to a story. Their mascot was a popular photo op.
We are grateful to Officer Parks of the South Brunswick PD for bringing Peggy Wrathman's classic officer Buckle and Gloria to life. Our administrative team did a wonderful job reading all evening. We truly couldn't bring this event to
life without your support. Don't let this mildmannered reader fool you. She is a cocoa making force and the event would not be the same without her ongoing support. The cafeteria was filled with happy
readers enjoying the sounds of the Crossroads Jazz Band along with cookies and cocoa. Look at that line. Thank you to our PTO for all their help with our snacks. South Brunswick Reads Night is designed
as a community celebration to shine a light on our love of literacy and to honor our district theme. But remember, Strong Roots, Strong Readers is our launch event. Here is some of the good work that has happened in our schools over the past 6 weeks, plus a preview of
the many initiatives that our librarians have planned this spring. In addition to a wonderful collection of readalouds that feature resilience, many of our elementary schools, including Brunswick Acres, Brooks Crossing, and
Greenbrook, have tied our Strong Roots, strong readers theme to Read Across America with book connected spirit days. For example, Greenbrook kicked off the week with Mrs. Cassenza sharing the story the city tree by Shira Boss
combined with a spirit day asking everyone to show their strength by wearing their gym clothes. Indian Fields held a readathon. Over 2 weeks the PTO transformed the library into scenes from classic children's
books. Staff and older students joined younger ones to partner read stories like Elephant and Piggy in the transformed library space. Cambridge has been building on the Strong Roots Strong Readers theme by using this display. When students want
to recommend a book to their peers, they write it on a leaf. In September, the tree was bare, but students have been adding to it throughout the year. Cambridge will welcome Michelle Burke, author of some resilient biographies.
Later this month at Mammoth Junction, the Winter Olympics provided a perfect opportunity to teach our students all about research and resilience. Students used the Pebble Go database to read about their favorite
Olympic athlete and to learn about their lives, training schedules, and incredible spirit of resilience. Crossroads has picked national book award winner Shifa Salaji Safati, author
of Kareem Between for their one book and author visit in March. This middle school coming of age story about a Syrian-American boy highlights the strength and resilience that growing up requires. Finally, at the high school, in
partnership with our public library, we are rooting our seniors in our community library by presenting them with their own public library cards along with a cup of cocoa because you are never too old for cocoa. The theme of resilience connects to our
SEAL fest held this week on Monday and Tuesday where students reflected on what they hope to learn, who has helped to plant their roots in our schools, how to redefine what it means to fail, and books where characters have shown
resilience when it comes to getting themselves out of hot water. Next week, in partnership with the English department, our very first African-American readin will feature two days of poems, speeches, letters, works
of fiction, and non-fiction that speak to identity, resilience, creativity, and truth. In April, with our social studies department, Revolutionary Roots will highlight our collective South Brunswick
roots as students gather to hear a local history panel and view a portion of the American Revolution by Ken Burns. We hope you enjoyed this behindthescenes tour of South Brunswick Reads Night and Beyond. Keep your eye on your
librarians. You never know what we will do next to build strong readers. Thank you all for your support. We couldn't have done it without you. >> Thank you so much. >> Oh, okay. There we go.
Our media specialist does such an awesome awesome job with that. I just want to thank you on behalf of the board. We had a great time reading to these kids. It's always uh anytime we have we can do hands-on with kids, we just jump at that opportunity and we love it. But thank you for all your hard
work. It does not go unnoticed. Um and we appreciate all that you do. So, and next up, I'd like to bring our high school principal, Mr. Peter Varela. Well, thank you everyone. Following up from our February 19th board of
education meeting, we are privileged to celebrate an exceptional academic achievement once again tonight. This evening marks our second opportunity to honor students whose PSAT performance places them among the very highest achievers in the nation. recognition through the National Merit Scholarship
Program represents one of the most distinguished academic honors a high school student can earn. It reflects not only extraordinary aptitude but also years of commitment, discipline, and intellectual curiosity. To briefly provide some context, each
year the National American Scholarship Corporation identifies the 50,000 highest scoring students in the nation from each graduating class based on their PSAT performance. From this select group, students are recognized as semi- finalists, finalists, or commended
students. And tonight, we are proud to recognize 59 commended students, an extraordinary accomplishment for our school community. Each of these students has demonstrated academic excellence at the highest level, and we are honored to celebrate them alongside the educators
who have who have guided and inspired them. In keeping with our tradition, we invited each student to identify a staff member who has made a meaningful impact on their journey. Every student wrote a personal note of appreciation and this evening, those educators will receive a
framed copy of that letter, a small but lasting token of gratitude. In addition, our board of education president, Miss Laura Hernandez, will present each honore with a certificate of accomplishment. At this time, board president, please join me. Before Before we begin the
presentations, I would like to recognize Mr. Norman Chow, one of our high school art teachers who thoughtfully incorporated our district theme into a beautiful piece of artwork created by 12th grade student Arya Katsi, a talented artist. The artwork has been inscribed into each commended students
letter. They really did a nice job. I would also like to extend my appreciation to Miss Ramona Baker and Miss Lord Samato Luis for their assistance in organizing tonight's celebration. Thank you. At this time with the first row of commended
students, please stand along with their teachers and please line up along the wall. Miss Maganella, if you could come back up, please. As we begin, I would like to share just a glimpse of where the dedication and hard work of these students in leading them among the colleges and universities
to which our commended students have applied and in many cases already been accepted. some of the colleges and universities they've accepted. All right, I would like to now introduce honores and the teachers being recognized.
Our first first honory tonight is Aparna Aji. She would like to major in biology. And tonight she's recognizing Christina Janice, a member of the high school teaching staff. Congratulations. >> Thank you so much. Our next honore is I
Isa Alaporum who could not attend tonight but she's planning to major in information technology and tonight she will be recognizing Miss Suzanne Goldfarb member of the high school teaching staff. Our next honore is Sumia Anem. She would like to major in biology or
biochemistry. And tonight she's recognizing Danielle Rder, a member of the high school teaching staff. Our next honore is Aditi Onumu. She would like to major in finance. And tonight she's recognizing Miss Alicia Hicks, a member of the high school teaching staff who could not be with us
tonight. Our next honore is Dennis Arsenov. He would like to major in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering. Recognizing Steven Schiff, a member of the high school teaching staff.
Our next honor is Moaz Olam. He would like to major in computer science. He would be recognizing Mr. Andre Holla, a member of the high school teaching staff who could not be with us tonight. Our next honor is AJ Aasi. He would like to major in computer
science. Recognizing Shama Shamaya Shisty, a member of the high school teaching staff. Our next honore is Ria Badgujar who cannot be with us tonight. She would like to major in biochemistry and she would like to recognize Mr. Timothy Bernett, a
member of the high school teaching staff. Our next honor is Sumartha Bonszel who cannot be with us. He would like to major in business technology and entrepreneurship and he would be recognizing Miss Janessa Hines, a member of the high school teaching staff.
All right, our next honore is Kavia Bach. He'll be majoring in computer science and he's recognizing Mr. Joseph Freriedman, a member of the high school teaching staff. Our next honore is Mika Chand.
She would like to major in computer science. And tonight she's recognizing Christopher Haver, a member of the high school teaching staff. Our next honore is Reva Chundra Gutki. She would like to major in biochemistry. Recognizing Hannah Mley, a member of the
high school teaching staff. >> My next honore is Aush Chabolo. He would like to major in mathematics and computer science. Recognizing Al Gorrial, a member of the high school teaching staff. Our next honory is >> You can move down.
Touchri Corus Suresh. >> She would like to major in premed. Recognizing Elizabeth Hast, a member of the high school teaching staff. Our next honore is Neil Despondi. >> He would like to major in electrical engineering. Recognizing Craig Schwarz,
a member of the high school teaching staff who could not be with us tonight. Our next honor is Shreanch Dubet. He would like to major in computer science. And tonight he's recognizing Peter Hoig, a member of the high school teaching staff.
Our next honory is Nathan George. He would like to major in biomedical engineering. Tonight he's recognizing Roberto Debarry, a member of the high school teaching staff. Our next honore is Udweight Guntasala. He would like to major in biochemistry.
Recognizing Megan Baskaw, a former member of the high school teaching staff who could not be with us tonight. Our next honor is Arjun Gilhhatra uh who cannot be with us tonight and he's majoring in computer engineering
and he will be recognizing Thomas Jensen a member of the high school teaching staff. Our next honore is Riley Green. She would like to major in public policy and she's recognizing Marissa Caresi, a member of the high school teaching staff.
Our next honore is Jacob Grim who cannot be with us tonight. Uh he will be majoring in computer science and I know Jacob's mom is out there. Thanks for attending. He's recognizing James Quilter, a member of the Crossroad South teaching staff.
>> Thank you very much. Thank you. Our next honore is Nicole Gupta. He would like to major in computer science. Recognizing Steven Trainer, a member of the high school teaching staff.
Our next honor is Praov Halahuri. He would like to major in biomedical engineering. Recognizing Christine Grande, a member of the high school teaching staff. My next honore is Sebastian Hang. He'll be majoring in biomedical engineering. Recognizing Jennifer Klein,
a member of the Brooks Crossing teaching staff. Our next honor is Samyakta Indola. She would like to major in criminal justice. Recognizing Ryan Fischer, a member of the high school teaching staff who could not be with us tonight. Our next honore is Shruthy Ayear.
She would like to major in business. Recognizing Marisol Chicone, a member of the high school teaching staff. Our next honore is Sumant Jane. He would like to major in computer science. Recognizing Tarin Berneston, a member of the high school teaching
staff. Our next honory is Vthor Jane. He would like to major in bio biology or bioinformatics premed. Recognizing Crystal Bernett, a member of the high school teaching staff. Our next honor is Rashad Jatender.
He would like to major in chemical engineering. Recognizing Holly Stzinski, a member of the high school teaching staff. Our next honor is Envy Jooshi who could not be with us tonight. She will be me um majoring in computer science.
Recognizing Karina Alonzo, a member of the high school teaching staff who was with us. Our next honore is Twisha Jooshi. She would like to major in computer science. Recognizing Steven Dentler, a retired member of the high school teaching staff who cannot be with us tonight.
Our next honory is Mana CVI. She would like to major in computer science. Recognizing Joshua Oldm, a member of the high school teaching staff. Our next honore is Duv Konaka.
>> He would like to major in computer science. Recognizing Mary Beth D. Carlo, a member of the Crossroads South teaching staff. Our next honore is Justin Kong, who could not be with us tonight. He'll be majoring in finance and he would be recognizing William Hackmeister, a member of the high school teaching
staff. Our next honore is Mega Kumar. She would like to major in political science. Recognizing James Nobles, a member of the high school teaching staff. >> Our next honor is Shrovia Kunam an Naeni.
She would like to major in computer science. Recognizing Zachary Neman, a member of the high school teaching staff who could not be with us tonight. Our next honore is Sidarth Nory. like to major in computer science. Recognizing Allison Miller, a member of
the high school teaching staff. Our next honor is Rashita Nosam. She would like to major in political science. Recognizing Justin Negraal, a member of the high school teaching staff. Our
next honore is Sisha Pi. She would like to major in neuroscience. Recognizing Lisa King, a member of the high school teaching staff. Our next honor is Shiovali Pendia. She would like to major in biological sciences. Recognizing Donna Marine, a
member of the high school nursing staff who could not be with us tonight. Our next honor is Air Patel who cannot be with us tonight. He is majoring in biology and recognizing Stefan Morehead, a member of the high school teaching staff.
Our next honor is Farhan Pier who cannot be with us tonight. Recognizing Gordon Barnes. I'm sorry. He's going to be rec u majoring in economics. Farhan recognizing Gordon Barnes, a member of the high school teaching staff who cannot be with us tonight.
Our next honor is Christian Polylin. He would like to major in neuroscience premed. Recognizing Scott Lawrence, a member of the high school teaching staff. Our next honore is Amtha Rama Subbermanian
who cannot be with us tonight majoring in economics, business and finance. Recognizing Megan Clinowitz, a member of the Crossroads South teaching staff. Our next honor is Muhammad Raza. He would like to major in electrical engineering and computer science.
Recognizing Alexandria Robus, a member of the high school teaching staff. Our next honore is Jugath Sy, who cannot be with us. He'll be majoring in biology and recognizing Jason Bloom, a member of the Crossroads South teaching staff.
>> Our next honore is Kisha Sha. She would like to major in computer science. Recognizing Taylor Payne, a member of the high school teaching staff who could not be with us tonight. Our next honor is Novel Sha. He would like to major in computer
science. Recognizing Christopher Hines, a member of the high school teaching staff. My next honore is Ryan Chararma. He would like to major in computer science. Recognizing Monique Lori, a member of the high school teaching staff. Our next honore is Hari Shirram.
He would like to major in economics. Recognizing Eric Tro, a former member of the high school teaching staff who could not be with us tonight. Our next honor is Soma Rajapali. He would like to major in electrical
engineering. Recognizing Nicholas Gazali, a member of the high school teaching staff. Our next honor is Sanscar Shvastava. He would like to major in computer science. Recognizing Matt Miller, a member of the high school teaching staff. Our
next honor is Niti Schwami Nathan. She would like to major in computer science. Recognizing Bailey McLavish, a former member of the high school teaching staff who could not be with us tonight. Our next honor is Shivatson Tira. He would like to major in mechanical
engineering. Recognizing Kenneth Saddowski, a member of the high school teaching staff. Our next honore is Anisha Vadia. She would like to major in physics and anatomy. Recognizing Alexander Rosenwald, a member of the high school teaching staff.
Our next honor is Southwick Vampali. She would like to major in journalism. Recognizing Colin Rossi, a member of the high school teaching staff. Our next honor is Hanika Venture Pagatada. She would like to major in political
science. Recognizing Austin Maitlin, a member of the high school teaching staff. >> Our next honor is Indrrith Veno Numbar. He would like to major in mechanical engineering. Recognizing Scott Wasaki, a member of the high school teaching staff.
And our final National Merit commended student is Ana Venode Kumar. She would like to major in civil engineering. Recognizing Kathleen McMillan, a member of the high school teaching staff. All right. To conclude my presentation,
I would like to share a few quotations directly from the letters written to our staff, though I wish I could share all of them with you. Students wrote, "You helped set up my foundation to pursue my passions. In my time in Pier, your kindness and positivity taught me to
look at the bright side of life and has strengthened my leadership. You have challenged me to be my best self and prepared me for college and beyond. I'm glad to have had you at the beginning of my high school journey and at the end making a beautiful circle.
Your classroom has always been a place where I felt supported, encouraged, and challenged to push my limits even when I feel I can't. and I leave SBHS carrying the confidence you helped build. Your encouragement to try even in
complicated and unfamiliar situations has carried into other areas of my life, motivating me to keep going even when I make mistakes. I am deeply deeply grateful for your guidance and your lasting impact on my life.
And you have helped me become more confident in my abilities and have gone above and beyond both inside and outside of the classrooms. always showing genuine care for me and my success. Faculty, our students are proud to call you their teachers. They see your
dedication. They feel your encouragement and they know the difference you make each and every day. Thank you for steady guidance and belief that you provide them. Another group that makes an incredible difference is our parents and families.
Beyond behind every achievement is a foundation of support, the conversations, the sacrifices, and the constant encouragement. Parents, we are grateful for your partnership and your trust. Parents, please stand and be recognized
while I share a few slides with your names on them. Parents, please, please stand. And finally to our outstanding students. Tonight's recognition reflects your academic excellence. But you are so much more than a score.
You are leaders, artists, athletes, musicians, volunteers, and role models within our school community. Your accomplishments reflect not only talent, but character and determination. Congratulations to our commended students, their honored teachers, and
their families. We are incredibly proud of you. President Hernandez, as I return the mic back over to you, let's have one more big round of applause for him. Thank you. Thank you. So, whenever we have students here being
honored, um that's why we're up here. When the board of education volunteers our time and runs to a million meetings and leaves our family behind to cook their own dinner so we could be here and
we meet on Saturdays to get business done. It's because of you kids and you guys need to know you are so worth it. You are so worth it. So you should be proud of yourselves because we are so
proud of you. You go on and you do great things and know that you started here in South Bender. Congratulations to all of you. And for our teachers, as I was handing them their their certificate, I'm like, "Okay, what do I say? Do I say
congratulations?" Do I say good job? Do I say thank you? So I kind of like alternated and then it kind of dawned on me like thank you. Thank you for giving of yourselves because we know that you go over and beyond to have these kids
sitting here today. So thank you for being there for them. Thank you for representing South Brunswick so proudly. Again, we appreciate everything you do. Thank you guys so much. We really appreciate it.
And thank you to Mr. Varela who did a wonderful job saying all of those names. Good job. I love to hear you get up there and talk. Well, we're going to go on with the rest of our meeting and it's just so very exciting.
So, we're going to take like a two-minut break. If you would like to get up and go, you are more than welcome. You're more than welcome to stay too and hear about a consent agenda and all that. Yeah. Yeah. I didn't even finish my statement. and we're back. Okay, next up, next
order of business is um committee and liaison reports. We have not met for policy, correct, Dave? So nothing and Miss Carik isn't here. Finance Mr. Krishna >> we have met but we still um deliberating
on it to get it in the next meeting we'll be giving it. >> Okay. Um business ops Miss Khan. >> No I'm not business ops. >> Am I doing business? >> Oh my god. I was trying to hide. Madame President, we did not meet uh this
month, so we don't have a report. >> And education, Mr. Nathansson, it's my VP throwing me under the bus, everybody, just so you know that >> reading at me. Correct. Okay. Um any leazison reports?
Okay. With that, we'll go on to our next old business, none at this time. New business, none at this time. Um before we go to the consent agenda walkth through, does anybody have any questions for Mr. Palowski?
We do that after. Okay, forget that then. Okay, just so you know, before we vote, and I say this quite often, the board um is wellversed on what we are voting on before we sit here. This is far from the first time we're hearing this. Lots of questions are asked behind
behind the scenes, emails going back and forth, phone calls going back and forth just so we're very clear on what's going on the consent agenda. Okay, with that, Mr. Palowski. >> So, uh, this evening, ladies and gentlemen, we have, uh, the shortest
consent agenda in my time here. It is, uh, a concise and very short agenda. So, we're starting off with business and board, uh, business. We have a bills list. We're approving some allocations for the ISA grants. I
issa grant we have um we're approving a transportation contract and we're approving a couple calendars, some changes to the current year and we're approving next year's uh district calendar. You have your harassment, intimidation, bullying reports, a student field trip report,
and we have our resolution for travel related expense reimbursement. And we're approving a sidebar for a nurse to get her instructional certification. And then you have your personnel. And that is our consent agenda this evening. >> Now, any questions for Mr. Palowski?
Okay. Roll call. Mr. Palowski. >> Yes. We have roll call vote. Uh, Miss Laur Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Miss D. McCarthy. Absent. >> Mr. Alicia Khan. >> Yes. >> Mr. Raja Krishna. >> Yes. >> Mr. Mike Mitchell. >> Yes. >> Mr. Barry Nathansson.
>> Yes. >> Mr. Deon Patel. >> Hi. >> Dr. Smith Raj. >> Yes. >> Mr. Sony. >> Yes. >> Motion carries. >> Okay. >> I don't do all all. I don't even We don't have to all say I,
right? We all said that. Okay. Moving on. >> What? >> You said I. >> Yeah. >> I >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Okay. Public comment on any topic. The board of education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance
of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters of community interest. Complete copies of policy 0167 which govern this portion of the meeting are available to the public at the auditorium entrance online or by contacting the board office.
To permit the fair and orderly expression of comments, we ask that the participants be recognized by the presiding officer and preface comments by announcing his or her name, place of residence, and group affiliation if applicable, and by completing the sign-in sheet. Please print legibly or
we may be unable to document your name for the permanent record. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes. No participant may speak more than once on the same topic. Mr. Palowski will indicate when you have 15 seconds
remaining. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer. No participant may address or question board members. No discussion between a participant and respondent shall exceed the threeminut time limit with the total limit of one hour. It is our plan to
listen to each member of the public. Once all questions and comments for all members of the public are made, the board of education may respond or respond via email in the most timely and efficient manner available. All questions and comments will be noted.
As always, differences of opinion are welcomed. Disrespect is not. Mr. Palowski, do we have any pre-registered? >> We do not have any pre-registers this evening. Do we have anyone in the audience? Just for those of you out there in TV
land, we have three people sitting in the audience. Two of them are employees here. So, with that being said, >> oh, all three of them are >> and all three of them are employees. With that being done, I close this um
portion of our meeting. Please note that the next scheduled board of education meeting is set for Thursday, March 19th, 2026 at 7 o'clock here at Crossroads North. Can I have a motion to end the meeting?
Uh Dr. Raj is second, Mr. Nathansson. All in favor? >> Good night, South Brunswick.