[Music] The May 8, 2025 meeting of the Weber Satch Board of Education will please come to order. Roll call. Mr. Secretary. Mr. Delipro here. Mr. Mohammed here. Mr. Sadana here. Mr. Tbos here. Mr. Blesz
here. Mr. Harris here. Mr. Secretary, is required by the Sunshine Law, please read the notice of meetings. Thank you, Mr. Harris. The New Jersey Open Public Meetings 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 their interest is discussed or
acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this act, the board of education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time, and place there posted as follows. on January 21, 2025, emailed to the Home News Tribune, the Star Ledger, and the municipal clerk's office posted
in W Street School number 11 and the board of education administration building, also published on the school district website. All right. Thank you, Mr. Wolferman. Dr. Masamino, please introduce our student representative this evening, Milton Reyes of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School. Thank you, Mr. Harris. Mil Reyes is a very
ambitious, well-rounded student who exhibits a confidence and maturity not often seen amongst high school students. Academically, he was inducted into both the National English Honors Society and French Honor Society in his junior year. Outside of his scholastic interests and achievements, Milton has a passion for the performing arts and devotes his time
unselfishly to the advancement of the arts at JFK. He is an integral member of concert choir, Triam, New Jersey Regional Choir, New Jersey Allstate Choir, and manager of the Green Street AC Capella Group. Additionally, he has performed in JFK's musicals and is an active member of FCCLA, Family Career,
and Community Leaders of America. In the fall, Milton plans to attend Ruckers University and pursue a degree in criminal justice. Milton, thank you for joining us this evening. Thank you, Dr. Masamino and board members. Um, districtwide, many of our schools celebrated the month of April with activities to recognize autism awareness
month. Many of our elementary students in grade four and five performed in their respective school spring concerts. At school number 18, students planted seeds to celebrate Earth Day. Students in grades four and five are preparing to be inducted into the National Elementary Honor Society. Grade 1 students enjoyed
participating in various reading celebrations where special guests marked readers uh visited classrooms. At school number 19, students participated in the annual pizza bingo as a part of their positive behavior program. First grade students participated in five weeks of STEM family nights. These nights were
designed to engage students and their families in hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities that promote collaboration, curiosity, and a love of learning. At school number 24, students enjoyed the bubble guy show on April 3rd. Students from WHS ASL club visited Kennedy Park
to teach our little ones about sign language. At school number 26, their student green team participated in the Woodbridge Township birthday celebration at the Acacia Center and received a proclamation from the mayor. Their drama club has been working hard for their annual production. This year they will
be performing Finding Nemo Nemo for kids. Their school raised $1,132 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. At school number 29, Oak Tree Road School participated in the Kids Heart Health Challenge for the American Heart Association. Students raised
$5,165.88 with over 20% of students registering online and taking online courses to learn about heart health. In correlation with the program, the school counselor began wellness Wednesdays where school part where the school participated in activities to promote physical and mental well-being. At Forge
Middle School, bird habitats generously do donated by Mr. Defa and skillfully constructed by the FM honor society have been placed and will soon be observed to see if local birds have made the have made them their home. Journalism students will be publishing a follow-up
story to highlight the entire journey. FMH hosted a vibrant and memorable color run. This exciting event was made possible thanks to the dedication of the PTO, enthusiastic parent volunteers, and the generous support of our community. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped create such a joyful experience for our
students. And finally, at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, the rest of the JFK uh players and I performed Mamma Mia for three incredible nights from March 6 to 8. On March 26th, we inducted 73 new members into the National Honor Society. On March 27th,
our Muslim Student Alliance held held its San, excuse me, held its second annual IFAR dinner for friends and family. On April 26th, the JFK chapter of the FCCLA debuted our repurposed clothing at the Sustainable Fashion Show. On April 29th, we inducted 61 new
members into the National English Honor Society, one of our largest induction classes to date. On April 30th, we hosted the second annual All-Star track meet for students with disabilities from all across the district. The weather was perfect, the all-stars had a blast, and the students and staff at JFK did an
awesome job of welcoming our friends from around the district. We are grateful to Miss Bayer and our central office leadership team for the support of this awesome event. On May 3rd, we hosted our annual PFF gift auction to raise money for the senior class. Thank you, Miss Harris, for dedicating your
time to help the JFK class of 2025. Finally, good luck to all high school students in Woodbridge Township who are taking AP exams. [Applause] Nice job, Mr. Reyes. Uh, and thank you,
Dr. Perry, for joining us this evening. Great job. Uh, that gift auction, Dr. Perry called numbers for what, four or five hours straight. So, thank you, Dr. Barry for your giving up your Saturday afternoon and evening to support your students as well. And uh Milton, you uh
you're welcome to stay for the duration of the meeting. I don't know how long how long it will go, but if you'd like to stick around, you're welcome. Otherwise, if you have homework or another extracurricular, uh feel free to excuse yourself. Thank you for the opportunity to attend this board meeting. Uh I'm volunteering at a school
event this evening. Uh so Okay, great. All right. Well, I know tonight's the the band uh has their concert, so All right. Excellent. Well, and have a good evening and great job today. Good luck. Thank you. Okay, Mr. Delipro, would you please read the close session statement? Thank you,
Mr. President. In compliance with the Sunshine Law, the board must go into close session in order to discuss subjects exempted from the public portion of our meeting. The discussions to be held in close sessions will be regarding personnel matters and the board will receive attorney client advice. Any information regarding the close session discussion will be
released to the public when the reasons for discussing these matters in close session no longer exist. Excellent. I have a motion by Mr. Delapitro. Do I have a second? I have a motion by Mr. Delipro, seconded by Mr. Treeasser. All in favor? Seeing none. Any opposed? Gary. We retire to close session. We'll
be out as soon as possible. Thank you very much. Good evening. Please rise for a salute to the flag in a moment of silence. 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. Okay. Do I have a motion to reconvene? So motion. Okay. Do I have a second? Motion by Mr. Tree Boster. Seconded by Mr. Delipro. All in favor? Gary. Roll call. Mr. Secretary. Miss
Bordan here. Sorry, I'm using Mr. Delipro here. Miss Perez here. Mr. Mohamad here. Mr. Sidana here. Mr. Toser. Mr. Vez here. Mr. Harris here. Will someone make a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting? Second. Okay. Are
there any additions or corrections? All right. Hearing none. A motion by Miss Bordan, seconded by Mr. tree boss, sir. All in favor? Any opposed? Garrett. Mr. Secretary, please state for the record any notices of biz received by the board. Thank you, Mr. President. All on
April 17th, 2025, IFB 261 for electrical supplies, IFB 262 for plumbing supplies, 263 for carpentry supplies, 264 for physical education supplies, 265 for athletic supplies for the fall sports, 266 for the athletic supplies for winter
sports, and 267 for athletic supplies for the spring sports. Thank you, Miss Wolferman. Dr. Mr. Masamino, please state for the record the superintendent reports for the month of April 2025. Thank you, Mr. Harris. I present the register of statistics, report of fire drills, student
suspension reports for elementary and secondary bomb threat reports, and the monthly report of the attendance officers. Okay. Thank you, Dr. Masamino. Being that there's no members of the public here wishing to speak, we shall move on to the superintendent agenda. Dr. Masamino, do you have any recommendations? Mr. Harris, I have 16
items to present to the board this evening. Okay. Do I have a motion for the superintendent agenda? Second. Excellent. Do I have a second? Second. I have a motion by Mr. Treeboster, seconded by Mr. Delapitro. There any comments or questions from the board? Seeing none, roll call. Mr. Secretary,
Miss Bordan, here. Yes. Mr. Delipro. Yes. Mr. Mohammed. Yes. Miss Perez. Yes. Mr. Sadana? Yes. Mr. Tree? Yes. Mr. Vez? Yes. Mr. Harris? Yes. Communication policy and planning agenda. Mr. Muhammad. Mr. Mr. President, the communication policy and planning
committee on recommendation of the superintendent of schools presents the following five recommendations. I move for the adoption of the forego. Excellent. I have a motion by Mr. Muhammad. Do I have a second? Second. Okay. I have a motion by Mr. Hammed, seconded by Miss Bordan. Any comments or
questions from the board? Seeing none, I just want to recognize item number three and thank the volunteers uh who serve our PTOs throughout the district. Uh particularly this evening, we're recognizing the volunteer of the year. So, thank you all for what you do for our kids.
All right. Uh, roll call, Mr. Secretary. Miss Bordan, yes. Mr. Delipro, yes. Mr. Mohammed, yes. Miss Perez, yes. Mr. Sadana, yes. Mr. Tribos, yes. Mr. VeZ, yes. Mr. Harris, yes. Curriculum, extracurricular activities and technology agenda. Mr. Sidana. Thank
you, Mr. President. The curriculum extracurricular activities and technology committee on the recommendation of the superintendent of schools and the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction presents the following one item. I move for the adoption of the foregoing. Okay. I have a motion by Mr. Sudana. Do I have a second? Second. A motion by Mr. Sadana,
seconded by Miss Perez. Any comments or questions from the board? Hearing and seeing none. Roll call. Mr. Wolferman. Miss Bordan. Yes. Mr. Delipro. Yes. Mr. Mohammed. Yes. Miss Perez. Yes. Mr. Sadana. Yes. Mr. Mr. Tree Boss. Yes. Mr. VZ. Yes. Mr. Harris.
Yes. Finance and insurance agenda. Mr. Tree Boss. Thank you, Mr. President. The finance and insurance committee on recommendation of the superintendent of schools and the business administrator board secretary presents the following 32 items. I move for the adoption of the foregoing. Excellent. I have a motion by Mr. Treester. Do I have a second?
Second. Oh, not all at once. I have a motion by Mr. Tree, seconded by Mr. Sadana. I think I heard your voice. Any comments or questions from the board? Hearing and seeing none. Uh, roll M. Wolferman. Miss Bourdain. Yes. Mr. Delilapitro. Yes. Mr. Mohamad. Yes. Miss
Perez. Yes. Mr. Sadana. Yes. Mr. Chibiwaser. Yes. Mr. Vez. Yes. Mr. Harris. Yes. Buildings and grounds agenda. Miss. Perez. Thank you, Mr. President. The buildings and grounds committee on recommendation of the superintendent of schools and the business administrator board secretary
present the following seven items. I move for the adoption of the foregoing. Okay. I have a motion by Miss Perez. Do I have a second? Second. Okay. Motion by Miss Perez, seconded by Miss Bordan. Any comments or questions from the board? Hearing and seeing none. Roll call. Mr. Wolferman. Miss Bordan. Yes.
Mr. Delipro. Yes. Mr. Mohammed. Yes. Miss Perez. Yes. Mr. Sadler. Yes. Mr. Triboser. Yes. Mr. Yes. Mr. Harris. Yes. Dining and transportation agenda. Miss. Perez. Thank you, Mr. President. The dining and transportation committee on recommendation of the superintendent of
schools and the business administrator board secretary present the following 10 items. I move for the adoption of the foregoing. Excellent. I have a motion by Miss Perez. Do I have a second? Second. I have a motion by Miss Perez, seconded by Mr. Delapitro. Any comments or
questions from the board? Call Mr. Wolferman. Miss Bourdan. Yes. Mr. Delipro. Yes. Mr. Mohammed. Yes. Miss Perez. Yes. Mr. Sadana. Yes. Mr. Toser. Yes. Mr. LZ. Yes. Mr. Harris. Yes. Personnel agenda. Mr. Tribis. Oh,
excuse me, Mr. Delpiche. Sir, thank you, Mr. President. The personnel committee on recommendation of the superintendent of schools and the assistant superintendent for free human resources presents the following 28 items. Um, I will be abstaining tonight on the name of Linda Deopro on item number 16. Uh,
but I move for the adoption for going. Excellent. Mr. Delapitro, do I have a second? Second. Okay. I have a motion by Mr. Mr. DePitro seconded by Miss Perez. Any comments or questions from the board? Roll call. Mr. Wolverman. Thank you, Mr. Delipro. That's abstain on 16 and yes on
all others. Yes. All right. Thank you. Uh, Miss Bordan. Yes. Mr. Muhammad? Yes. Miss Perez? Yes. Mr. Sadana? Yes. Mr. Tibboser? Uh, I abstain on item 15. Yes. On all other items.
And Mr. Vez? Yes. And Mr. Harris? Uh, I will be voting yes on the full agenda with the exception of item number 15. I'm standing in the name Kianne Harris who's my sister-in-law. Uh, thank you. Okay. Uh, Mr. Bush does not have any
legal recommendations. Do we have any old business that should be brought before the attention of the board? Seeing none, any new business this evening, Mr. President, Mr. Sana, the geek in me could not control myself. Islam Middle School won the national title for the uh 18th annual March Math
Madness competition. 5,600 schools nationwide participated. It was an intense four-week tournament. Uh thrilling. It was a thrilling final showdown. They reclaimed the victory this year from a school in Florida. Uh it's a there's going to be a schoolwide ceremony which will uh honor the
individual students at Islam Middle School. So great job to the to the the curriculum people, not just people generally. I think we are heading in the right direction academically speaking, which to me is uh the reason I am on the
board. So it's awesome to see that. And I'm a math geek, so this is pretty cool. Yes. Congratulations to those students. Anybody else? Mr. President, just super quick. I just want to say uh happy teacher appreciation week. I know that we um said it last month, but bears
repeating. this week. That's all. Excellent. Thank you. And I only had two items. Uh Middle Sex County Magnet Schools has an early career exploration institute that they're putting on this summer uh to learn more about this
experience for our students. It's uh visit www.mcmsj.net. CTE typically stands for career and technical education. Again, it's a summer program free to students. you probably space is limited would be my assumption but you can learn all kinds of uh different trades and then
finally uh there is a congressional app challenge uh that's held annually uh funded by Congress and if you want to learn more about uh this congressional app challenge if you're a student who's interested in computer science please visit
congressionalappchallenge us congressionalappchallenge us good luck and uh thank you very We move on to anybody else. Hearing and seeing none, we'll now open the meeting for public comment. If you wish to say something, please come to
the microphone. Provide your name and the section of the township in which you reside for the record. Again, members of the public are requested to express themselves in a civil manner with due respect for the dignity and privacy of those whose legal rights may be impacted. Please limit your comments to no more than 5 minutes in accordance
with regulation 1100D. No response will be given until you have fully completed your opportunity to speak so as not to interrupt your five minutes. Anyone wishing to speak this evening? No. I just Thank you. Excellent. All right. Well,
in that uh case, the chair will entertain will entertain a motion to adjurnn. Gez, I can't. All right. I have a motion by Mr. Tree. Do I have a second? Second. Second by Mr. Delipro. All in favor? All right, Gary. We will have another meeting on June 12th. Thank
you. Have a good uh Memorial Day weekend. [Music]