Don't back out. Mr. >> Here, >> Mr. Kern >> here. >> Mrs. Trrisco >> here. >> Mr. Boon here. We have a question regarding the results of the annual school board election held on November
4th, 2025 for one three-year term. Serena Kenotic with a three-year term ending in 2029 with total votes of 4,020 and also with a three-year term, Mr. Matthew Pera expiring in 2029 with total
votes of 3,858. I will now administer the oath of office um to each of the new members. I invite you to join me at the podium beginning with Mr. I, Matthew Pera, >> I, Matthew Pera, >> 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 >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey. >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey. >> And that I will 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. of the government established in the United States >> and this state >> and this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people. >> So help me God. I, Matthew, >> I, Matthew Pera, >> do solemnly swear
>> do solemnly swear >> that I possess the qualifications 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 >> and that I am not disqualified >> and that I am not disqualified
>> as a voter >> as a voter >> pursuant to RS1941 >> pursuant to RS1941 >> nor disqualified due to conviction of a crime crime >> nor disqualified due to conviction of a crime >> or offense >> or offense
>> listed in NJSA 18A 121 >> listed in NJSA 18A21 >> and that I will faithfully >> and that I will faithfully >> impartially and justly >> impartially and justly >> perform all the duties of that office >> perform all of the duties of that office
>> according to the best of my ability >> according to the best of my abilities. So help me God. >> So help me God. >> CONGRATULATIONS. AND Miss >> I, Serena Kenote, >> I, Serena Kenote, >> 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 and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey. >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey. >> And that I will bear true faith and allegiance >> And that I will bear true faith and allegiance >> to the same >> to the same >> and to the governments established in
the United States >> and to the governments established in the United States >> and this state >> and this >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people. >> So help me God. I hear >> I noted >> do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear >> that I possess the qualifications
prescribed by law >> that I possess the qualifications prescribed by law >> for the office of member of a board of education >> to the office of member of a board of education >> and that I am not disqualified as a voter >> and that I am not disqualified as a voter >> pursuant to RS1941
>> pursuant to RS1941 >> nor disqualified due to conviction of a crime >> nor disqualified due conviction of a crime >> or offense listed in NJSA 18A121 >> or offense listed in NJSA 18A21 >> and that I will faithfully
>> and that I faithfully >> impartially >> impartially >> and justly perform all the duties of that office >> and justly perform all the duties of that office >> according to the best of my ability >> according to the best of my ability so help me God Okay. And now we'll take nominations for
the election of a board president. So, can I have a motion, please, to nominate uh for the pres for for president? Motion to nominate. >> I'll motion. second accept any nominations.
>> So, um, seeing that I can't nominate the the honorable Jack Makavoy or Chris Temporal, uh, I I'm going to instead uh, steadfast and nominate Miss Trisco for president.
>> Second. Any other nominations? >> Okay, we'll take a nomination to close. I'm sorry, a motion to close the nomination. >> Second. >> Uh, roll call or voice vote.
>> I'll just take a roll call. Mr. Yes, >> Mr. Krisco. >> Yes, >> Mr. Con. >> Yes, Modic. >> Yes, >> Mr. Yes. Okay, motion passes.
Congratulations to our president. >> Thank you. So, I go on now. Is that how it works? >> We now we now officially designate you as our president. get the flag back and then you uh assume the chair and
take the meeting from here. >> Thank you all. Um moving on to our agenda. I need a a motion to nominate um a nomination and election of a board vice president. So I need a motion. >> So moved
>> motion by Mr. Waka, seconded by >> second >> seconded by Mr. Ker. Um, I need a nomination. Does anyone have a nomination for our board president? >> I'd like to nominate Mr. Mike.
>> I need a motion. Are there any other nominations? >> Any other nominations for board vice president? I need a motion to close nominations.
moved by Mr. Permanent seconded by >> second >> Mrs. Comic local >> Mr. Boom >> yes >> Mrs. >> Yes >> Mr. Bernham
>> yes >> Mr. >> Yes >> Mr. Yes. Motion passes. >> Moving on to our agenda. So, I guess I have to go through each nomination or
you're the president. >> So, we're going to go through all of our um appointments. Um, >> okay. >> Motion to hear all of our um appointments. So, moving
>> motion >> items 1 through 30. Thank you. I I actually do have one question on item 9 section G with a question >> second for 1 through 30. >> I'll second.
>> Thank you. >> Now open to questions. >> Yeah. On the 9G of the New Jersey school board delegates, uh how how are we how does that That's uh TV, but
>> yeah, I think we got that. >> That was There's two meetings uh a year down at the Troutton office. I cannot be on that because I'm already on our legislative committee for New Jersey school boards. So, I meet quarterly for
them. Um so, that would be a conflict. Uh so, we need a uh delegate for that if you're interested. Um >> is that something I guess We don't have to decide that right now, but we do have to report to >> school boards to add somebody on there
for that. >> Okay. >> So, in the past it was Diana and Denise. Um, >> yeah, it doesn't have to be. >> Yeah, that's that's the main point was how long can are we allowed to have that, >> right? And if I I believe you um if you
cannot attend the meeting in person, you can still attend it virtually, but you just don't have voting power. >> Okay. when you attend it via online. So, >> all right. So, now I just need a a roll call, please, for motions uh 1
through 30. >> Mr. Rock, >> yes. >> Mrs. Mode, >> yes. >> Mr. Pera, >> yes. >> Mrs. Fris, >> yes. >> Mr. B, >> yes. >> Great. Thank you. Now, we're moving on to the regular meeting agenda for
January 8th. Uh board member comments. Anyone have any comments to make our new board members? Would you like to have anything to say? >> I just would just like to express my
gratitude for um the warm welcome that we received as board members and for the support of the community. Um you know during the election it was obviously non-contested. appreciate the support um that we received. I'm very much looking
forward to being on this board and you know contributing and you know helping to um you know ensure that our students get the absolute best from all. >> Thank you. Pleasure to have you. >> The only thing I would add is I'm really
happy to be here. Really excited to help in literally any way I can. Um and I'm glad I'm on on this side of the desk now and and look forward to working very well. >> Thanks. Welcome aboard.
>> Mr. WA, any comments from I'm really excited that you know it takes a lot of bravery to run for seat on the board. Um, and it's important seat you guys feel and we're excited to have you. Um, and then I know we don't have Ryan here, but we have another
student ambassador we're happy to have. So if you want to introduce yourself, we'd love to hear from you. >> Yeah. Um I'm the secretary for the student council and various other >> Yeah. Thanks for having us out.
Thanks for coming. It's really important work that Ryan and you do for being here. It's a great step in the right direction for your future as well. So thank you for coming. >> Do you have any other >> um Yeah. I just Again, welcome Serena
and Matt uh to join the board. I know it takes dedication to the community. I know you both uh longtime uh um residents of the landing section and are part of the fabric of that u of our community and uh the fact that you're
taking this effort to give back uh to continue to make our school thrive. We really appreciate you being here. So, thank you. >> And I would like to welcome you both. um for joining us and I appreciate you putting yourselves out there because it is it's very important. So, thank you.
Um Mr. Walka, thank you again for nominating me. I look forward to serving >> our community and um I would like to thank uh Mayor Chris Tambboro um Dr. Tambboro for being here this evening as well as Dr. um Deputy Jack Maloy for
joining us this evening. So, thank you for being here. It means a lot. And moving on to our superintendent report, Miss Buzzi, >> I also uh want to just read something from Brian that can't be here tonight. He's not feeling well. Please extend my
congratulations to Mic and Dr. Riley for their keyboard >> even from a >> Okay. So, just a couple of um housekeeping um things that are on my uh
radar. So the we have a board conflict for our um board because of me by the way on 512 our May 12th um board meeting. I received notice today that the uh Essex County Vadictorian
dinner is that night. Uh it is something that I enjoy attending. So if we can um I'll have Evelyn send some other dates out and the only uh date that there is again today a conflict and it's a happy conflict. Um I
attend a conference in June. Um generally I fly down very early on June 24th. However, I have been asked to present at this as a national complex. It's a high honor to be asked to present. So I'm going to ask if we can change board
meeting so I can fly down the night before um and because the presentation is actually on >> I could that you where I work, they moved back to a Tuesday board schedule. So, uh they just approved that the other night. So, Pam, I'll I'll obviously I
want to be here as often as possible. Uh but I'll I'll let you know what that schedule looks like and if we if we can work that out as much as we can, that would be appreciated. Um and I also want to make sure we can honor the request made by Thank you.
>> So, um happy that Dr. Dr. Tempo is here tonight because I have some congratulations to extend to him um uh Dr. Temporo who in addition to being the mayor is also u high school history and economics
teacher and I'd like to congratulate him on being awarded the state winner for the state of New Jersey um in the daughters of the American Revolution outstanding teacher of American history contest. Dr. was invited to the Morris County Library to present on his field of expertise uh
religion in the American Revolution of uh in New Jersey for I hope we pronounce this correctly for the Montanka Paripan chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution and the public. The chapter after having received Dr. Temporo's
presentation um nominated him um for this prestigious award. This required him to submit an extensive application, his CV, his statement of teaching philosophy and the judges at the state chose Dr. Tamro to receive this outstanding honor. Susan Bailey who is
the state historian for the daughters of the American revolution stated that his dossier pres uh presented by the uh Lanka paranog chapter of the D stood out among the field of wonderful chapter winners across the state and their state
level judges were extremely impressed with his accomplishments. What stood out most for uh for them for the review panel was the significant impact Dr. Temporo makes on his students. dossier will now move on to compete at the national level. Congratulations and good
luck on that on that new stage. And uh he's going to be presented with the award uh at the state meeting in central New Jersey on Saturday, April 25th. Will also serve as keynote speaker at their lunchon. Congratulations.
um kindergarten roundup which is what we call kindergarten registration in in fur is uh starts on Monday uh January 12th. It will extend through Friday uh January 16th. Uh please share this information with anyone who may not be receiving
updates from me which are really only uh people that are children in the schools already. I did ask uh my and Jay to publish the information, but the more people we can get to register their children during this um week, it
provides us with an ability to have a more accurate number so we plan for um we do have some some folks out there that are asking for alternative placements with regard to schools. So, I'd like to be able to get them answer sooner than later. >> Mr. Superintendent,
>> just to make sure I'm recalling correctly. So, we we kind of look to establish a practice where if you register within that window that you're going to get the priority to go to your local district, we can't promise you that you're going to get that spot based
on enrollment. If you roll outside of that window, is that still correct? >> Uh the our policy, our board policy specifies anyone that enrolls after February 1 is not guaranteed a spot in their jurisdiction. >> That's very good. All right. Thank you. We we try to do the best. >> I think it's a good positive to me.
>> So that's kindergarten roundup. Um Dr. Riley and I are preparing for the uh New Jersey Department of Education budget review which is coming up. Uh and that is with the county business administrator. With regard to staffing,
we have one tenure track position that um is actually my recommendation to board is on tonight's agenda. So that should close out that position. And we have a labor placement uh beginning in March at HBW for a special education teacher. We're in the process of
advertising. We have not started taking um applications yet. Although, if you have an opportunity to go to the HR um section of our website, we do have a new uh recruiting software package uh that
is really very uh much easier to use. Um will be less expensive after you know, transfer over this year and just a much more professional um platform. >> It's not Apple. >> It's not Apple. >> What is it? >> It is uh Red Rover.
>> Okay. Tell me the why. Why do we choose that? >> Um it it's it's the entire package, but what what it does is it's not just um recruiting, but it's onboarding and all of our forms. So, any form that we have that we hand someone a packet of, you know, paper that would be in 1996. We
don't have to do that anymore. All of our forms shopping for all >> shopping. So any PDF form that we upload automatically becomes fillable online. So it really is very um functional. >> Yeah. >> Um where did I find out about it? We use
Red Rover for absence management. So and they're coming out with a professional development module as well. So and they are much better than front line and cheaper which is always a plus. Um I'd like to welcome
Spinella who started right before the break as director of school facilities. He was here on our last meeting when we appointed him. He was able to start much sooner than we expected. And we are also very happy to welcome Justin Abdesian who uh is will begin with us as the uh
assistant principal for athletics and student activities on January 20th. We're very happy to have Justin start. The HPW winter concerts are next are uh on January 20th and 21st um with a January 22nd snow date.
We can talk about that. At the elementary level, trimester 2 is underway and at grades 5 through 12, we're ending our first quarter at the end of the month. Um Dr. and I held the first of the individualized budget meetings with um high school administration, athletics, and
information technology today. We'll finish up with the remaining schools tomorrow and through Wednesday of next week. And that's uh not just the schools, but also special services and department of curriculum instruction. So, one curriculum um update. Uh Dr.
Miller and I recently met with a representative from Smithsonian Science. This is the company that we currently uh use or currently implement their K4 and 58 science programs. K4 science in the classroom and 58 science and technology
concepts. Um we will need to revise those materials um that we use at K4 because Smith is no longer supporting those units of instruction that we have purchased. So, we need to either purchase their new program or find something uh find a
different program. So, tomorrow Dr. Miller and I will be meeting with a representative from Activate Learning to review their prime elementary science curriculum um and uh their middle school science curriculum. So both the elementary and middle school programs were developed by the framers of the um
next generation science standards which although New Jersey uh is not currently an NGSS adopted state they are because the New Jersey science standards are the NGSS they're just called the New Jersey science uh student learning standards for science um prime was actually um
framed for uh to function under NGSA and then was redeveloped to address the known challenes to teaching science in the elementary classroom so the teachers and students have a successful experience with science in the elementary grades. Uh we will also be investigate investigating their middle
school program called um IQ Quest or investigating and questioning our world through science and technology. I do have experience with these programs. It's what we uh adopted when we were in a GSS um uh adoptive state um in my former district. They are excellent
programs. uh it is really we're going to be presenting these to the principles and teacher and and a group of teachers. So it's uh not my decision but I I will throw my uh knowledge toward not that not that our um the Smithsonian program is excellent as well. It's just not
aligned to the standards the units that we use. So basically uh the the audience scope for prime is elementary grades K to five. Um the focus is foundational science concepts and skills and designed early learning with a strong literacy
and math connection for uh the 6 to8 program or IQest it uh focus is deeper coherent discipline based science learning and um it's designed for middle school scientific reasoning and phenomenon explanation so both of them are based in hands-on
inquiry for prime students do science through active exploration in guiding investigations it is phenomena based it anchors units around real world context and makes science meaningful I think that the strongest um uh component especially in Verona where we
are focused on changing our understanding of student literacy is that it is there is a strong emphasis on both math and literacy um in in the elementary unit. So there's a strong emphasis on reading, writing and talking about science. Um meaning content and
language skills are developed together. There's a big push on science readers and science notebooks and there's extensive teacher support with regard to >> I have a question I know I'm talking to a former biology teacher right um I I
just want >> and science supervisor >> and science supervisor um I just want this the reassurance I trust you the reassurance of like we're doing this because we believe it's the best possible science program and and not because of the statewide scores on the
science assessments for grade three and grade eight because we're in a state where 86% of kids are failing that we see kids do great things in science all the time. >> Uh so I just want to assure that we're making this change not chase scores a test that I think is is very importantly
>> yeah that is a terrible test. Yes. No, we're looking to I'm going to say it's it is standards aligned. So is so is Smithsonian though the new units that we would have to adopt for elementary because they're good doing away with the ones we're using would um would also be
standards aligned. I just happen to know this program is high in literacy. Um it really focuses on claim evidence reasoning >> which is what the ELA think about I see. >> So and and again this is not this is just a presentation we looked at um four
different four different vendors. Um we did not two of the four we're sticking with got a presentation for Smithsonian on their new product and we're getting presentation of this group because I happen to think the literacy is supportive of our other um initiatives.
>> I think it's a good answer. Thank you. >> Sure. Um and so at the middle school level again it's phenomenon driven driven storyline learning. Um they actually work through driving questions across a unit to connect investigations and develop an understanding of
phenomena. So it's definitely um uh inquiry based but also constructivist approach to learning. It really meets the threedimensional disciplinary core ideas, science, engineering practices and crosscutting concepts that were developed in the NGSS and it is a strong
strong um focus on cleaning. Uh we will uh once Dr. Miller and I kind of cut through the cost and the uh benefit analysis of those two programs. We will convene um a group of teachers that will also weigh
in on what they think is best for their kids. We are not looking to change K4 next year because they're working hard on HMH and there's a new literacy program and that would be an unusual punishment to change something else on them within
>> values. Yes. So we are uh but we are looking so grade five curriculum um has been problematic all year um and and so we're we are potentially looking to put something new in for grade five next
year and uh we'll talk about 68 we can stay 68 we can stay with what we're using it is just extremely costly. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Does anyone have any other questions for moving on to the student report by
Payton Kohler? >> Good evening. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and New Year's. Once again, my name is Payton Kohler and I'm secretary of the BHS student council. Tonight, I will be filling in for our traditional board of ed rep, B R B R B R B R B R B R B R B R B R B Ryan Guo, who unfortunately was unable to
attend. Before we get to the student report, Brian would like to apologize for not being present at such a momentous meeting. He would like to Mr. Pera, Mrs. Noting, and Dr. Riley to the board of education. He would also like to extend his congratulations to Miss Prrisco and Mr. D on their election to
board president and vice president, respectively. He looks forward to working with all of you in the future. Now, on to the student report. Before winter break, we saw great success at the high school. The student council's annual Hawkins Street toy drive was a massive success as always. Student council members had a fulfilling
experience handing out gifts, and we even managed to have some extras left over. On the same day, the choir went caroling around town. They visited all of our schools, Hillwood Terrace, Town Hall, the Verona Library, and Clar Moss Medical Center. Having great success spreading our holiday cheer for our
community. Coming up, the National Honor Society is hosting a warm clothing drive in which we will be collecting hoodies, jackets, gloves, hats, and other winter clothing goods. All of our donations are going to Tony's Kitchen and Angels on the Ground, both fantastic organizations dedicated to uplifting the less
fortunate. This project will run from January 12th to 26th. We will have donation boxes at all the schools, community center, the library, learning express, and Stacy sandwich joint. Please consider donating and spreading the word. This project is fully studentrun and we are hoping to see
great success. Moving moving forward to give some athletic highlights. For the first time, competition cheer is heading to the NHSC D2 UCA Nationals. Our ice hockey team scored a win over West Orange in the Essex holiday tournament. Both of our basketball teams have seen
success with the boys team coming up on top over Cedar Grove, New York Vocational, Behinger, and North Bergen. To mention a few, girls basketball scored a win over Cedar Grove in the West Essex area holiday tournament. Recently, our wrestling team was matched up against Montgomery, taking a win. In
track, the Spike Shoe Invitational was a great day for our girls team. In the 800 meter, seniors Gwen Neil and Sienna Griffin first and third respectively. In the 4x400, seniors Sienna Griffin, Lauren Chupac, Caitlyn Skeleo, and Gwen Neil finished second. Impressively in
Pvault, sophomore Natalie Aloy took second. Upcoming for boys winter track is the Super Essex Conference meet scheduled for this Saturday at Ocean Breeze at 3 p.m. And the swim team will be having its next meet tomorrow at the Ruckers New York Golden Dome at 400 p.m. against West Orange. In the world of
theater, rehearsals for our upcoming spring musical are underway. Looking forward to MMA Mia in March presented by the Broadway Spotlight Players. Upcoming on January 30th at 7 PM is the Cabaret presented by the International Thespian Society. The Cabaret is a collection of musical songs performed by our very own
talented VHS students with this year's performances focusing on the theme of wants, hopes, and dreams. That's all. >> That was excellent. Thank you. >> Yes. Thank you very much. Moving on to routine matters. I need a
motion, please, to approve our minutes from our regular meeting of December 9th, 2025. Motion by >> motion by Mrs. Kotic. Seconded by >> second >> by Mr. Pera. Any discussions?
Seeing none, Dr. Riley, if you could please call the role. >> Mr. W >> here. Yes. >> Miss Kenote. >> Yes. >> Mr. Fur. Yes, Mr. Scott. >> Yes, >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Any discussion items on new or old
business from anyone? >> Any correspondence? >> Um I I have a really question on the um the reading meeting notice. Are we still okay sending to the star ledger? >> Yes, we might need to say to star ledger
online. Starend no longer exists, but it is still legend. I really didn't want to be that guy and get rid of >> the So the the change is that they're in the process of transitioning over but for the this calendar year you still have to advertise like a summary notice
telling people you can go to the website to follow. So you're still sending things from Starland or whatever online for this year it's kind of like a transition period and then as of December 31st of 26 can be entirely
online online on your own plus sending it to the secretary of state's website that will also hyperlink all of the uh public entities in the state but that is not yet available as of this afternoon. >> So but would it actually be able to
>> the way it's yeah it's going to be a one center shop for all public entities exactly it has to be implemented by March has not been implemented yet as of today. >> Interesting. Glad I left this afternoon. >> That wasn't that bad.
>> Moving on to our action items. I need a motion, please, to approve our personnel uh resolutions A1 through A7. Motion by Mr. Waka, seconded by >> Mr. Are there any discussions?
Um I would just like to say congratulations on the retirement of Melissa Simza. Thank you for all your years of service and dedication to our district and our children. >> Thank you very much. >> And we can please have
>> Mr. W. >> Yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Mr. K. >> Yes. >> Mr. Prisc. >> Yes. >> Mr. Boom. >> Yes. Motion carries. >> Thank you. Moving on to our education resolutions. I need a motion to approve our resolutions from B1 through B5.
>> I'll move that. Motion by Mr. Waka, seconded by >> Second. >> Seconded by Mr. Are there any discussions? Seeing none, Mr. Dr. Riley, if you could please call RO. >> Mr. Yes. Mr. >> Yes.
>> Mr. Fern, >> yes. Mrs. Prisc, >> yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Thank you. Moving on to our athletics and co-curricular. I need a motion to approve resolutions C1 through C2. Motion by
>> I'll move it >> Mr. Walka second by >> second any discussions >> seeing none Dr. Riley if you recall >> Mr. Rocket >> yes >> Mr. >> yes >> Mr. Ber >> yes >> Mrs. Frisco >> yes
>> Mr. Yes. >> Wonderful. Thank you. There are none for facilities. Moving on to our finance resolutions. I need a motion, please, to approve finance motion uh resolutions E1 through E7. >> Motion by Mr. Pera. Seconded by I'll
second. Mrs. Kenotic. Any discussions? Seeing none, Dr. Riley, if you could please call. >> Mr. R. >> Yes. Mr. >> Yes. >> Mr. Cur. >> Yes. >> Mrs. >> Yes. Mr. >> Yes. >> Thank you very much. Governance and policy. Need a motion, please, to move
resolution at one. Motion by >> Mr. Walka. Seconded by >> second. Are there any discussions? Dr. Call. >> Mr. Rucker. >> Yes. >> Moder. >> Yes. >> Mr.
>> Yes. >> Mrs. Prisc. >> Yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Wonderful. Now leaving the um opening up the floor to public comments on any items that we anything. Um if you have anything to say, you have three minutes and please
state your name. >> Three minutes only member of the public. >> Thank you. >> Normally I'm not on this side while >> the uh Chris Toro from New Jersey. Um just wanted to offer my congratulations
to Mrs. and Mr. Hera. Um, I think you're going to make phenomenal board members and you're joining a really great board. This is a good team up here. Um, and as both an employee of the school district and and a resident um, and something local government, I'm very confident
that this board will do well uh, with our superintendent and our VA by the town. So, thank you for putting yourselves out there as everybody's been saying. U, but I think your expertise is going to be valuable to this school district. Um, I always love when we have another lawyer on the board.
Mr. Ferna's financial experience as well will be invaluable. Uh and above all, both of these new board members deeply care about our children. Uh you may have noticed that based on the army that Mr. Kerna brought with him previously. Uh
but they did have backup. You know, there's like an adult for every kid. I was really impressed with that. Um and to Mrs. Frisco and Mr. Boon, congratulations on your roles respectively. Uh Mrs. Frisco, you have just been a phenomenal leader to this board for so many years. Um, and I'm
glad the board saw the wisdom to keep that uh alive and as a figure in town and Mr. Food, I've known you for a long time. I think that you'll do a wonderful job in this role as well. Um, and and finally, um, Miss Kohler um was a bit
humble in her introduction of herself, so I'm going to take a moment of privilege to uh address that. Uh, Miss Coler said that she's secretary of student council and does a couple other things. A couple other things is the biggest understatement. Um, it would be like calling the American Revolution a
little skirmish in the backyard. Uh, Miss Kohler is one of our most involved students. Uh, is not only in student council, but is a is an athlete. Uh, he's a member of like every club. Uh and when she says that the stu the national
honor society um clothing drive is student run, she's a big part of that, reaching out to uh different folks and helping to organize students and um so I I hope you get to know Payton a little bit more. Obviously I want Ryan here and well um but know Payton and ask her for
opinion on things. She's a phenomenal student in person. It was a simple joy to write her college recommendation this year. Uh and more than any of her involvement, uh Amy's biggest strength is kindness to everybody, especially students who are not always um
don't always receive kindness. We'll put out that and I've seen that firsthand. So, thank you to Payton and great year and I wish the town hall meetings were short. So, let's roll. I think I'm going to bring it up. Thank you. >> Way to go.
>> Thank you very much, Dr. Temporo. Okay, seeing no other public, we are going to um move our meeting uh next our next scheduled public meeting will be on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, beginning
with confidential session at 6:00 p.m. and public session at 7 p.m. in the Verona High School Learning Commons. I need a motion to adjourn our meeting. Motion by Mr.
seconded by Mrs. Conic. All in favor? >> It is 7:41 and our meeting is