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That item is called during the meeting. Two who wish to speak on any matter under the jurisdiction of the district should wait for the agenda item to be called before the meeting. The board is discussing any item not on the published agenda but the board has to refer to, please provide a comment. Thank you. So if you could, please line up a comment and then we are going to take a comment on the budget. If the President can say we have 20 minutes, can we possibly see and then a leave it at two minutes? If no, I'd like to say we have platitudes, so a can go with us. So we need to take a comment on the budget. Is anyone here to publish a comment on the budget? Okay, on the budget, okay, please speak for a word at the time and then you only get the budget, or the budget, or and then I think it's a good beginning and my name is if I kiss you outside of it, I was very on one I was here now come as a committee member I here this and I'm worried and I know you are two and I think I owe you the best of kids and education and when we Trump's and I hope we get some element of that but-- and districts are closing the schools to and maybe we are giving to our policies and the districts consolidate may will spend less money and focus more on really getting the money and it is necessary to be with the teachers or no because they are doing all of our work as some I do n't get the benefit of being alone in the now action thank you and scan the budget because none we will budget but okay because none we will move on to the next item a co and it we have to repeat it two or three times and it will be repeated for two o'clock I see there are more than 20 people lining up yes that's excuse me please let's not have any people let's not have any people the bout present the so I if there are only speakers so we are going to count to 20 and after that we will continue with our meeting buz this is a board meeting thank you so so we had one speaker this second speaker just confirmed practice at 8.6 86k everybody's three requests c u a a cowl member Peter G Ahead yes hello a nrble board chair watch chair trustees and of cos the administration first I was thank you for the amount of time you gave the coalition and supporters to get the hearing ready and to put in a proposal I was thank you Members of the community who are you who believe in the Max Center and want to design and the future will be for community members.
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So, I know we have a number of teachers here. Teachers, can you just raise your hand so we can see where you are. Thank you all so much. You do remarkable work and we appreciate you allowing students to be able to find their voice and research the topics they're interested in pursuing. Um, I also want to take a moment to thank I know we have a number of administrators here, our principles. Thank you for creating the space to support the teachers in doing this work. So, thank you to our principles and APs. See you here and students. So, I am so proud of you and the work that you've done. I know you being here tonight, you are representing the very best of our students across the district. Um, when you think about the construct of a soapbox speech or a TED talk, u for you all to take an issue or a topic that you care about to do the research to go deeply more into that topic and then come up with a position on that on on that topic and think about not only your your points of view, but also the counterpoints of view and why maybe your perspective is a little bit more compelling than the other.
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any questions commissioner brunak thank you Mr President are we adding an additional day to the end of the year as a result of that this is um the school calendar something that Dr Robert toy will um discuss and it it is a discussion that we're going to have as a full board Mr brunak at at this time the the resolution uh if the board passes tonight will not add a day but will remove a snow day so we'll instead of three snow days next year we'll have two thank [Music] you any other questions okay thank you Dr Danny um we have three minutes that need adoption February 13th February 20th and February 26 7th uh is there a motion to approve those motion by Dr Danny second by commissioner Suarez any discussions roll call where is he Mr Shada no all right well it's a very important Aaron well uh do you have anything superintendent's report you want I have one announcement um do that okay we need a roll call Mr sh he's about to pass out I came back out do for approving the minutes approving the minutes sorry guys about motion to approve the minutes of February 13th 20th and 27th second second what B with me here what what it was yeah commissioner bord Mr bassford yes Mr Brun yes Dr Danny yes Mr Mia yes Mr siano yes but I'm abstaining on February 27th meeting Miss Suarez yes vice president Santiago yes president Paris yes motion carries do you have any additional comments Dr Rob Mr Paris I just have one I spoke enough tonight so I just have one announcement uh that I like the board and the community to be aware of um as part of the district's commitment to ensure every child is fed uh for the first time we are piloting a lunch program for students during spring break this initiative was spearheaded by Mr Shahara um whose dedication to our students wellbeing um does not go unnoticed uh in collaboration with pomptonian we will be using two locations Clifton High School and School 17 to serve meals a breakfast lunch combo and once we finalize all the details we'll share more information with the board and we'll send communication to the entire uh community and uh hopefully this pilot will be a success so that we can make sure no child goes hungry even when school is out thank you Mr Paris fantastic thank you Dr Robert toy um we have a resolution for National Women's History Month commissioner bassford could you please sure read our resolution just reading something else it's a resolution B1 B1 yesal women's uh History Month whereas American women whereas American women of every race class and ethnic background have made historical contributions to the growth and strength of the nation in countless recorded and unrecorded ways whereas American women have played and continued to play a critical economic cultural and social role in every sphere of our nation's Life by constituting a significant portion of the labor force working in and outside the home whereas American women have played a unique role throughout our history by providing the majority of the nation's volunteer labor force us and have been particularly important in the establishment of early charitable philanthropic and cultural institutions in this country whereas a celebration of women's progress and contributions to this country since its founding this year's theme is moving forward together women educating and inspiring Generations it celebrates the Collective Strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to Education mentorship and Leadership therefore be it resolved that the Clifton Board of Education honors the contribution that women have made throughout history and a comment to commit to support efforts to improve opportunities for women and declare March as National Women's History Month congratulations to all the women involved thank you thank you commissioner Bast next is a resolution recognizing so uh School Social Work week which is March 2nd through 8 2025 uh commissioner Suarez please thank you president Paris I always say once a social worker always a social worker uh public content whereas School social workers are essential members of the educational team helping students overcome social emotional and behavioral challenges that impact their ability to succeed in school and where as school social workers provide critical services including counseling Crisis Intervention mental health support and connecting families with valuable Community Resources and whereas School social workers play a vital role in promoting equity and inclusion by addressing barriers to learning and advocating for students in need and whereas the National Association of Social Workers has designated the week of March 2nd through 8th 2025 as school Social Work Week providing an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the contributions of school social workers to Student Success and well-being and whereas the Clifton Board of Education values and acknowledges the dedication compassion and expertise of school social workers who support the students and families of Clifton public schools now therefore be it resolved that the Clifton Board of Education does hereby recognize March 2nd through 8th 2025 as school Social Work week and expresses its sincere gratitude to the school social workers of clipon public schools for their unwavering commitment to our students families and school Community thank you thank you God bless you God bless you and thank you commissioner Suarez um we have a resolution recognizing Irish heritage month this month uh vice president Santiago please thank you thank you president Paris uh Irish resolution recognizing Irish heritage month whereas Irish Americans have have made significant contributions to the cultural economic and social fabric of the United States and their legacy of resilience Ingenuity and commitment to education continues to inspire generations and whereas the month of March is nationally recognized as Irish heritage month a time to celebrate the rich history traditions and achievements of Irish Americans including their contributions to education and public service and whereas millions of Americans including many residents of Clifton Trace their ancestry to Ireland enriching our community with with Irish Customs music literature and values of hard work and perseverance and whereas the Clifton Board of Education acknowledges and values the contributions of Irish Americans in the fields of Education science business and the Arts as well as their dedication to Civic engagement and social justice and whereas fostering an appreciation of diverse cultures including Irish air Heritage enhances the educational experience of our students and promotes understanding and unity within our schools and community and therefore be it resolved now therefore be it resolved that the Clifton Board of Education proudly recognizes March 2025 as Irish heritage month and encourages students Educators and community members to engage in activities that celebrate and honor the history and contributions of Irish Americans and be it further resolved that copies of the resolution be shared with the Clifton community and School District to promote awareness and appreciation of Irish heritage throughout the month of March thank you thank you V Vice President Santiago um April 16th um is designated as Clifton Public Schools observance of bring your child to workday commissioner brunak can you please read that Proclamation thank you thank you Mr President where has the national observers of bring your child to work day is scheduled for Thursday April 24th 2025 and whereas Clifton Public Schools will be on spring break from April 21st to April 25th 2025 making participation on the national Daye in Practical and has determined it is in the best interest of students and families to observe bring your child to workday on an alternate date and whereas after reviewing administrative code at njac 68 32844 which designates bring your child to work day as a state recognized excused absence the Clifton Public Schools shall bring shall hold bring your child to workday on Wednesday April 16th April 2025 now therefore be it resolved that the Clinton Board of Education designates Wednesday April 16th 2025 as the official as the official observance of bring your child to work day for Clifton public schools and be it further resolved that any student participating on this date shall have their absence recognized and excuse provided that the proper documentation is submitted in accordance with District policies thank you commissioner brunak it's a a great event for our families here in town um looking for a motion to approve under B education Administration items number one through 14 motion second motion by commissioner Suarez second by commissioner Dr Danny any discussion roll call Mr Shad oh just sorry yes commissioner Suarez um just about the the policies for um I I guess I just wanted there were just some cross outs for the words Guardian I know this happened a few months ago um as this is the first reading I just wanted to put my thoughts that if we can keep Guardian instead of just only parent okay this is first reading so it's exactly the time to look at these amendments so can bring that back to uh policy committee before the second reading okay and then secondly it's just doesn't seem consistent there's some parts of the policy that has the board and it specifically crosses out of education and then there are other parts that it just says the board and then there's a new bold that says of education so it's just not consistent in the language so if we can just have consistency okay but that's all we can make those adjustments okay Mr shot sir uh Miss bassford yes Mr brunak yes M Dr Danny yes Mr Mia yes Mr siano yes with the adjustments that commissioner Suarez suggested yep those will be taken up in policy committee uh Miss Suarez yes vice president Santiago yes president Paris yes motion carries yes uh commissioner Shanel we'll bring those back to policy we'll make the revisions and for the second reading then okay next we're uh under C Personnel I'm looking for a motion to approve items uh number one through 28 motion motion by commissioner B seconded by commissioner Mahia any discussion yeah yes commissioner B yeah just a request to let Mr bertolini speak after the vote absolutely thank you I'm sorry it's taking this long but anyone else okay roll call Mr shahada uh Miss bassford yes Mr brunak yes Dr Danny yes Mr Mahia yeah Mr siano yes Miss Suarez yes vice president Santiago yes abstain on 13 and 23 and president Paris yes abstain on 12 22 and 23 motion carries excuse me uh Mr berini you have the floor not that one Rob you got to have a SE butt I'm sorry no mic just waiting so long his hair started growing evening test test test no maybe I rethink this recommendation yeah right microphone putting you on a spot okay um it is both an honor and a privilege to stand before you today as a new principal of our new school I would first like to express my deepest gratitude to president Paris vice president Santiago and all the commissioner of the board of education for entrusting me with this incredible responsibility having spent nearly two decades in Clifton I can honestly say that this is one of the strongest most dedicated boards I've ever had a pleasure to work for your unwavering focus on the best on the best interest of our students is something we all deeply appreciate i' like to thank Dr Dan Dr Rober toi our superintendent for his ex exceptional leadership since Dr Roberto's arrival our district has made tremendous his strides and Clifton is a much stronger place today thanks to his vision and commitment we are incredibly fortunate to have him leading us as we continue to grow and explore Uncharted territories a heartfelt thank you to assistant superintendent Miss kevich and Mr shahada for their continued support for all Financial concerns building issues and curriculum and instruction assistant superintendent M Jero has been a both a mentor and a close friend of mine for over a decade he has an incredible talent for identifying and nurturing Future Leaders and his inspiration for what education leadership should be is leaving a lasting impact on this district for years to come as part of his vision he really understands the importance of training and guiding all those lessons he taught me through the years have been transformed into something truly special in the administrator Academy the impact of these lessons can now reach many more Future Leaders of clipon I can honestly say that this is because of Mr of Mark jenero that I am the leader I am today thank you Mr jenero a special thank you to Mr doctor and Mrs anola for their support and Leadership through the years for the last four years as a vice princi at Columbus Middle School I want to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation to my current administrative team administrative team Vanessa Gaba our principal at Columbus has been an extraordin extraordinary leader and Mentor the lessons I've learned under her guidance are invaluable and I'm truly grateful for having had the opportunity to be one of our vice principls Nicole tur my fellow vice principal has been a consistent source of support she's been an amazing partner in every sense I couldn't have asked for a better colleague to work without Columbus I would be remiss if I didn't thank the staff students and families of Christopher Columbus Community Columbus will always hold a special place in my heart the passion dedication camaraderie I've experienced there have been Second To None Columbus is the Hidden Gem in Clifton and it's because of the incredible people who work there that shine so brightly and last but certain not least I like to thank my family my wife Jillian and my son Bo Jillian supports me in ways that she will never understand she is my guide my voice of reason and she's never afraid to tell me when I'm wrong even when I don't want to see it and believe me she never misses that opportunity as I step into this new role I fully aware of the challenges ahead but I also deeply deeply confident that with the incredible support of our Board of Education and centrer administration we will meet these challenges headon and provide our future students with an experience they will cherish remember thank you Clifton for this amazing opportunity I look forward to working with all of you to continue making this District a place where every student can Thrive thank you very much congratulations robt [Applause] congratulations Mr berini thank you okay next under Finance facilities um looking for a motion to approve items 1 through 13 president Paris I'd like to pull um D3 is a separate vote and discussion3 F3 no it's D3 okay okay all right so I will amend looking for a motion to approve under D items one through uh 13 motion with the exception exception of item three for further discussion motion uh motion by vice president Santiago seconded by commissioner Mia any discussion at this point roll call M bassford motion to pull everything separately then separ okay yes um yeah yes Mr br check Dr Danny yes Mr Mita yes Mr siano yes on facilities abstaining on permit 5389 for the ca Early Childhood advisory Council thank sir Miss Suarez yes vice president Santiago yes president Paris yes motion carries uh F3 is a standalone okay so open up the floor for discussion commissioner bassford yes um so the the motion on the floor the resolution on on the agenda is to approve um the adoption of the 2526 PR PR preliminary sorry budget um that would mean with the 2% to go to the to go to the county for approval my question is what would happen if we didn't approve the 2% we would be out of compliance uh with doe regulations we would get uh no no we would have to send we would have to adopt uh another I believe the question is if she didn't if if it didn't pass today yeah but she's miss bassford talking about the 2% tonight's resolution is simply to send the budget so if you so what is the budget amount that we're sending and does it have the 2% raise that we've been discussing from the last from last meeting the budget that we will send to the county is 2% however it is is the preliminary budget and can be changed all the way up until we vote on it in May okay CU I have to know what I'm actually voting on so I want and want this community to know exactly what we're vot so we're voting on a budget tonight to send to the county for approval with the 2% increase in in the tax correct it's not final not final final is May 1 I can't say the word preliminary and is only for a compliance check to ensure that you know we meet all the state's regulations the vote goes down to a no what happens after that if this vote F3 goes down to a no um we would have to we would have to call us we propose we would have to revise it and make another meeting proposal it have to be another meeting and then we and what date does it have to be in by Monday I believe uh what when is the 17th if the board vote so just to be clear you're voting to give the administration permission to send this to the county if you don't want to Grant permission to send it to the county because it's at 2% you vote no we'll have to keep voting until we get one that you say yes to we have to pass this tonight we have to get approval from the board to send a budget fair I just want to be clear so everybody knows what we're doing so just want to make sure and so guys if you vote Yes tonight doesn't mean you're for 2% against 2% it means that you're saying we can send it to the county if however you're not comfortable with us sending it to the county because of that 2% and we don't get a majority vote then the next recommendation will be 1% and then the next recommendation will be 0% knowing that whatever happens it's could be changed up until the night of the May 1 board meeting correct and just I don't even want to complicate matters Dr Dr Rob is correct thank you thank you any other questions okay then a motion to uh approve item three adoption of the 2025 26 preliminary budget motion motion by commissioner Suarez second by commissioner Mahia roll call Mr shahada uh Miss bassford come back to me I want to pass okay uh Mr brunak no Dr Danny no Mr siano Excuse me Mr Mahia my apologies you said no Mr siano no Miss Suarez yes vice president Santiago yes president Paris yes come back to me Miss bassford no motion does not carry I make a I make a motion to propose 1% I second that um in in in code and um Miss Miller can um correct me if I'm wrong if the vote does not pass as which it did not did it did not we need to the board needs to instruct me explicitly what to cut from the budget now then then during Tuesday's meeting why wouldn't we told that that I say that same line every year at at this meeting I didn't hear that last year I said the same exact please somebody chime in if I'm wrong we I was never what listen if the board if a majority of the board is directing us to pass to send a budget with 1% increase tonight can we just vote on that resolution yeah and it could be I mean you have to break because you have to send a compliant budget so what are comp bud got to send the budget so we need a yes vote right but just taking 1% where are you taking it from so you have nothing I have nothing the budget is something that the board votes on I can't just arbitrarily cut 1% without their approval so my question is can the um what you're saying the specific thing needs to be cut can it be not so specific but general for example not that they would do this but we you only to take 1% from programming or 1% from curriculum or 1% from staff is that enough no because the budget that we present to them shows them specifically you know $10 going here $20 going there but they don't have that I I understand okay but I don't understand how you can't plan for I mean you know to to understand that maybe it could be a no vote there's no backup there's no backup because this is this is only sent for compliance purposes this budget is not a final iteration of the budget we we we are we are under the impression that you're going to give us permission to send the budget to the county knowing that you you can change it I don't know we do this every year I don't understand I understand if you're against 2% that's okay president Paris but you have time to vote no on that we literally have 45 days that we could sit and talk about this budget every day put it in writing that we will have another meeting Judy we have the April meeting we have the May meeting let me speak let means I have the floor because if it's not in writing to me it doesn't exist that's an advocacy 101 rule it's not in writing it doesn't work I've been inundated with phone calls text messages and all kinds of things today smoke signals to sharpen out pencil because people are hurting I got that I did some research on the also the um reevaluation I I can't do this I can't consciously do this I know other people feel the same way as I do because they've expressed that to me in phone calls and text messages miss bassford you have my word on this dayis being live streamed and recorded this bud budget is not final until May 1st and I get five votes you have been with all due respect on this board for half of my life and you have seen these budgets the way the process goes I I am truly flabbergasted that you it is such flabber AET is a good word I feel I feel the same I I'm sending this to the county for compliance check so we can just get it back and then we can work on it topic on the April agenda so we'll have we'll put some more discussion time on it I would like to have a sec separate budget meeting so that we can all sit here and have just a thorough listen let let me finish we get along on this board to do what we need to do according to what I view in the city from the other side we need to have thorough conversation about why we're concerned about this 2% why we're concerned about this budget in public in front of everyone and people need to come out and tell us why we need to not give 2% and why we need to cut it down to what we need to do I I mean I everybody that texted me called me or whatever they did with me and stopped me at Shop Right and Stop and Shop I've told them straight out you need to come and voice your opinion because I can't be your voice because you have to be your own voice so if you tell me that we will have another de dedicated budget meeting I will change my vote to a yes with your word and then I want writing I want on a piece of paper that we're going to do that thank you Administration will do what a majority of the board directs us to do done president Paris I would suggest somebody make a motion then that we schedule an additional meeting well well president Paris if I may we we several of us also want to make a comment so commissioner swars had hand up with thank you vice president San Diego colleagues I'm sincerely confused and please help me understand respectfully why can't we have the administration be in compliance while we still have time to submit I would hate for our district to be out of compliance I don't know if this is connected to cusac or something similar that is of negative a detriment to us as a district just to be in compliance so please help me understand the rationale to withhold the submission of the budget while we still have time to discuss it because I'm sincerely confused as to that decision so we like you just said commissioner SARS just for compliance we need to get something in so I know the there was a motion already by Dr Lucy Danny to put in a 1% here all I have is a general payment of the funds and a total budget it doesn't even give us on the minutes here doesn't give us a stepbystep GL on all the things we need to do and all the things we need to pay I know we all have our own separate things and all that but we just need to submit something so it could for example our first year it was going to be 3% 2% we gave like if I recall four or five and the same thing so it was unexpected gave you a little bit more so it could be the same thing it's it was expected 2% the motion is 1% if you guys are all okay with that we could vote on the 1% send something just for compliance no can't do that Mr shahada said we have to we would have to specify the cuts to get us to a 1% president Paris yes so um you know the calendar is public we had a we had a meeting just a few days ago we've discussed when these budget meetings occur we discussed when all of our meetings occur so there's ample time for the public to participate to come to contribute we all get comments um from the public we had a presentation from Mr shihada this is just me for from my decision-making um based upon the needs of the district based upon what the needs are um from the administration right we know that insurance has gone up we know that we have salary obligations CBA negotiated contracts so they spelled out what they needed and that was the explanation on the 2% um that's what the information that that I received if we talk about 1% I then need to know what that means cuz I know what 2% means I'm I'm satisfied with knowing what that means that was presented to us I don't know what two 1% means I have not been provided data on what that looks like what that means to to the point earlier what does that mean what are we going to cut I've seen we have seen what 2% what the need is and where that's going to go I haven't seen where 1% what's that going to look like and I would need that if we're going to to vote at all Mr Paris yes commission I think this is a statement being made tonight and I'm going to tell you why and please do not take this as an insult we all wanted to know what we were used to what we saw last year and what each increment would mean based on what we could do and our wish list you said the word wish list I think that was one of the things that bothered me that I didn't see exact what could be I'm telling you we have time for that I understand that I think this is a statement being made Danny I'm I'm being I'm the mom in the group Miss bord I understand but it's a it's a terrible statement and it's a not necessary statement to be very honest with you not necessary statement because this is a compliance issue the budget gets voted on May 1st I understand listen I make one comment I please speak I have the floor I have the floor but you're making people are making this difficult for no reason can I say bord finish let commissioner bassford finish ridiculous statements I asked the other night about the middle school I heard something different tonight about it's only this one year I thought it was going to be three grades in the school blah blah BL blah and now I'm confused I told you I will change my vote if we have another meeting I'm asking all of you to have another meeting so we can have a thorough discussion about this in public with everyone I need answers to talk to my constituents and they tell me what they need that's why I'm here they put me here in the seat and if I don't do this I am I am doing what's against them about finding out the information I have a lot of questions and U don't tell me I'm doing stuff against kids because that's not my my Mantra I've never been like that who said that I'm not going to say who said that but I'm just going to say it's against kids I have nobody I have nobody in the district I have no children anymore according to people on Facebook I shouldn't be in the seat I don't have any relatives that work in this District I don't have to worry about that right I am I I am not I am not in Conflict on anything I want answers to my questions so I can make an informed decision whether I say yay or nay and that's where I think my vote came from tonight because I was frustrated with the fact is that I wanted public input with the Middle School thing I I wanted this I wanted that me and Lucy agreed to something the other night that we wanted input before we made the decision the other night and tonight I thought that message was clear I expected to get a little bit more information for tonight that's all I'm saying I'm justifying my spford can I just say one thing if you don't mind president Paris go ahead um it was agreed upon on Tuesday that to the recommendation of Dr Rober toi that you guys would have something by the next finance committee of you know a $3 million decrease which is a 2% it is not humanly possible for me to just arbitrarily look at a budget and say I'm going to cut out $3 million it's $3 million that's a lot of people programs whatever it may be it has to be a holistic approach I just don't go in there with no regard to the students and staff and just cut we need to reassess every single thing in that budget and I told you guys and I gave you my word I have never lied to you that you will get that information in a timely manner but it needs to be thorough and accurate because I do not give you guys BS and this the information that I gave you guys last year the 2 4 68 whatever percentage that was a wish list because we were looking to increase positionings for Pope Paul this year my presentation was thorough and to the point because it is to maintain operation there is no wish list the options are binary in increase 2% decrease or 0% it's very simple are we going to lose $3 million and have to cut people programs places whatever or do we maintain operations so there is no wish list for us there is nothing to present other than the facts I'm not trying to sell you guys on it I am doing what is best for children I have no personal gain in this it is for children and I'm done talking president Paris do you got to do I I see two options to us this even right uh one is and this would have to come from the prevailing side uh a motion to to change what we just voted on and send the preliminary at 2% that would have to come from someone who prevailed in this uh in that Vote or um someone make a motion to put an additional budget meeting on the calendar uh in April for this discussion and purpose um but then in the interim we still need to get some something down down to to actually it's not or it's and because we need to get some kind of budget into the county so uh leave that up to you guys I'll make a motion to put it to the send it out as it is as long as we have a meeting and feral discussion with the community involved okay so the the motion to approve the preliminary budget to sent to the county contingent upon having a you can send it we we will have a meeting in April uh special budgetary review meeting do we have a second for that second second by commissioner swarz is there any additional discussion at this point okay Mr sh just I just want to be clear Comm sarez no I just want to be clear so we are this motion is to pass the budget as is right now as is written with the with the understanding that we're meeting together as a team and with the public in April to have essentially this discussion but having more time and dedication correct we're sending the preliminary budget in which is preliminary which is changeable the final isn't due until May and we are agreeing to have a special budget meeting the month of sometime during the month of April um again to the review the situation and help our fin that we asked for at Tuesday night's meeting with all the information we asked for at Tuesday night's meeting so we can make an informed decision yes with that goes without saying there would be preparation for that yes commissioner so in the meantime all my fellow Commissioners you got to study the budget you got to figure out where you want to cut because if we're going to go down to 1% or 0% we got to make Cuts right that's the job that's what we were elected for it's not an easy job he can't do it without us being told what to do um I mean looking over the budget there's you know a few places that I'm going to bring bring up that I'm looking over now that you know commissioner brunak and I have spoke on and um but that's something you all have to do it's it's like homework time you know figure out what we could do without because um I think you guys know I can't go up 2% after going up 10% in the last three years give the taxpayers a break fiduciary responsibility we were elected yes students staff taxpayer okay are we ready for a vote on that motion okay yes that's this is to send the priliminary budget and we will have a meeting special budgetary meeting another one roll call please miss bassford yes Mr brunak no Dr Danny no Mr Mahia obain Mr siano this is for compliance purpos to go to the count I it's this is not I didn't vote I know what it's for no M DZ yes vice president Santiago yes president Paris yes motion carries please four in the affirmative two in the negative one as an extension the exstension goes with the majority motion carries okay so we'll get that on the agenda um we do have some uh executive uh session topics for this evening we'll be taking about uh about 30 minutes Paris I have something to add on uh no we had some discussion before and there were some members that would like to have some discussion on on the topic so we it'll be should be pretty quick I have something to add into executive session too okay it's a legal issue this is on uh uh student and and Personnel matters should take approximately 30 minutes and uh action should be taken motion to do we I would say let's go to let's get our work done uh if that's okay with the board all right um motion to go to Executive session motion second okays see you in a few e e e okay welcome back from executive session um roll call please Mr shot excuse me U miss bassford here Mr brunak here Dr Danny here Mr Mia here Mr sio here Mr W here vice president Santiago here par here we have a Sor okay I'm looking for a motion to approve under executive session uh items two and three motion motion by commissioner bassford seconded by commissioner Suarez roll call Mr sh uh M bassford yes Mr BR yes Dr Danny yes Mr M yes Mr sio yes M Wares yes vice president Santiago yes president Paris yes motion carries thank you um board member com is next and since last time it was really a very Abridged one we're going to start again with commissioner brunak um since it was his turn but kind of got jipped last time thank you Mr President I just want to give uh prayers out to the Boon family on the uh matriarch of their of their family who uh was unresponsive today and hope that she pulls through and happy St Patrick's Day to all of those who celebrate thank you for your time and God bless America have a good night everybody thank you commissioner brunak uh Dr Danny uh thank you president Paris I just want to say thank you to all the speakers uh Mr berini uh congratulations on your appointment and happy St Patrick's Day and that's it thank you Dr Danny uh commissioner Mia congrats to um Mr berini I remember back in the day when you were one of our gym coaches and basketball coaches it was a great time having you um happy I don't want to mispronounce it PRM um I know a lot of my board members celebrate this a lot of my um close family as well they do celebrate it lasts from today up until tomorrow so happy holidays for you for those who are celebrating and happy woman's history month thank you commissioner Mia commissioner siano thank you president Paris um happy National Women's month I want to take a moment to honor the strong powerful women who have shaped my life I'm especially grateful for my wife who celebrated her birthday on March 8th which is happened to be International women's day one of the strongest women I know alongside my mother sisters and many incredible women in our community Irish herited months uh St Patrick's Day is right around the corner please enjoy it responsibly um I want to thank the board of ed for the fruit basket they sent to me it brightened my spirit storing my recovery uh the only thing I do want to update everybody on is a little Health thing here I am happy to report pathology reports that came in showed no cancer in the lymph nodes they removed 28 lymph nodes so all the lymph nodes around my prostate and it appears the cancer was confined to the prostate that being said there was actually a portion of the cancer that was very high risk that did not show up on the biopsy that could have easily penetrated the walls of the prostate which would have led to bone cancer 85 to 95% of prostate cancers turn into bone cancer uh early detection made all the difference I want to urge all men and their families to get regular PSA checks prostate cancer can be life-threatening but with early detection there's hope uh I want to wish everybody a happy and safe St Patrick's Day I won't be attending the next strategic planning meeting as I'm being uh awarded for my work and my business it's good to be back stay safe take care of one another have a wonderful evening thank you commissioner s commissioner Suarez thank you president Paris uh good evening everyone as has been stated I would like to acknowledge the celebrations of this month Ramadan continues women's History Month social workers month and iris heritage month uh in general I'm aware that I don't often say too much during meetings that I can be succinct with my words and please know that this isn't shade to anyone here or anyone out in the audience but I don't speak to just say anything I speak when I have to some something to say and tonight I do my first comments are regarding the budget I think it's important to reiterate that the budget was simply allowing for the to be passed along to the county for compliant timelines that said I understand that there is much trepidation about raising taxes especially in light of current inflation and how everyday costs are high please know that I certainly understand that concern however it's also important to reiterate that it is an expectation within the New Jersey state school formula that each district raise their taxes 2% each year in order to be adequately funded with this in mind we will be negligent to all of our students and staff if we don't meet this basic expectation from the state I could understand if the tax request was Beyond an expectation of 2% and I would certainly respect that exstension believe me I am personally not a fan of our tax dollars being needed to fund our schools because Public Schools shape our future educate our society and our sites that Foster democracy it is my personal belief that public schools should be fully funded by the federal government and seeing that our current Administration is actively trying to demolish public education I understand that having schools fully funded is a lofty and long- fetched goal but I will still keep dreaming about it so in order for us to Simply maintain what we already have and what we provide for our students today it is necessary that we raise taxes as a homeowner in Clifton my taxes will be impct impacted as well unfortunately relying on property taxes is how the funding system is designed and therefore raising taxes is the only tool we have to to make up for what we don't get from the state to fund our schools we need to use the tools that we have that are given to us in order to keep our schools maintained further it's important to keep in mind that our schools here in Clifton and in countless other districts are still underst staffed as we are need more specialized teachers more per professionals more substitutes and more space in order for us to function optimally so a 2% increase in our taxes is the least we can do to service to students of our district also in a different topic I thank my colleagues here on the day as for approving the new school calendar juneth is an important day to honor the freedom of those who were enslaved and thus also honors the history and ancestry of many of our students and community members we all happily honor our Collective freedom on July 4th our country's Independence Day and I personally love to watch fireworks and celebrate with family and friends but we must remember that not everyone was free on July 4th 1776 historically as is evident in educational research many black and brown students are often feel ignored or even invisible in their classrooms feeling ignored in classroom setting can have negative impacts on school engagement Behavior self-esteem student teacher relationships and ultimately on student grades as all good teachers know positive relationships with students are critical to the success and making kids feel seen as being a big part of maintaining positive relationships so I believe that that having Jun teth on our school calendar is a small yet important way to see our students their families and their lived history ultimately sending the message that they matter one more comment absolutely lastly read Across America uh I had such pleasure en jooy reading to the little ones in our schools I had preschool fifth graders first graders and they were so so lovely to read with uh it brings me joy to the parents and Guardians please please read to your children whe whether it's a poem a quick article a picture book a chapter book reading at home sends the message about how reading is important thank you everyone for your attention and listening for what I have to say have a good night and I look forward to seeing you next time thank you commissioner Suarez commissioner bass thank you president Paris um for those that didn't hear Tuesday night's comments because they weren't aware we had a meeting condolences once again to the Canova family the Colangelo family and now to the Mullen family on the loss of Tom Mullen Trustee of the Clifton Education Foundation and also Clifton Recreation Department I would like to extend my heart felt thanks to the following schools for inviting me to participate in read Across America in the past couple of weeks School 2 School 5 school 8 school 11 school 12 school 12 zic school 13 School 14 School 16 and School 17 it was a true honor to engage with the students and celebrate the joy of reading um as we celebrate Irish Heritage a month I'd like to I take pride in honoring the rich cultural Traditions history and contributions the Irish people have made it is time to reflect on the values of resilience community and Dee rooted spirit that has shaped Generations including my own my McBride family that my sister has traced all the way back to Ireland and has met two years ago on a trip to Ireland knocked on a door and they let her in and she had dinner with those people from Ireland's profound influence on literature and music to its vibrant Traditions that continue to inspire this month reminds me of the importance of family culture and Heritage Happy Irish heritage month all thank you and good night thank you commissioner bassford vice president Santiago thank you president Paris um I look forward to our student rep Mark uh with the um the math program the data that he's Gathering I appreciate that I'm looking forward to to uh the results of that uh our next strategic planning meeting is March 20th at 700 p.m. Clifton High School please come out please participate it is the spring athletic season so there's a lot of stuff to support and go out and see on our school teams we have tennis we have track we have volleyball we have flag football we have baseball we have softball we have lacrosse plenty of stuff to support um Happy Irish heritage month happy St Patrick's Day women wom's History Month shout out to our social workers and happy porum and last on the budget just to reiterate we just voted to pass uh to send this on to the county to be in compliance there's plenty of time to discuss to deliberate to change all the way up to May including a new April meeting so plenty of time to please come out and uh make your voice heard thank you thank you vice president Santiago um and thank you commissioner bassford for mentioning Mr Mullen I realized he had passed away so condolences to his family uh and also continuing condolences to uh commissioner kenova's family on the loss of his father-in-law um I attended the CHS play Sweeney Todd which was absolutely awesome it was like a Broadway play if you hadn't haven't been to a Clifton High School Musical before uh You' been for quite a treat and it's quite a bargain so congratulations to all the staff and the students um putting out a wonderful show uh the 19th of this month is All City strings that's going to be at the high school at 7M and on the 26th It's All City band also at the high school at 7 p.m I'd like to just say congratulations to our Pate County um School Board Association unsung hero Award winner from Clifton High School uh Mr Ryan Raphael Zena was was our candidate it was a very touching ceremony and was it's meant to honor all the well exactly what it says unsung heroes students that are phenomenal in their own right but just are not as visible in their they do it in their own quiet way um so there are a lot of very very great stories about some wonderful students that we got to hear very heartwarming um and thank you to the staffs that the eight elementary schools that I participated read Across America uh can report that we have a very strong reading program we have students that were great listeners classrooms very organized it was just a wonderful experience um so thank you for for everyone who organized read Across America and all of all the Commissioners here that participated I know it was very much appreciated by the staff all right the last item is uh new business is there any new business yes yes Dr Danny um so my new business is looking at the May date um of the 22nd I was wondering if maybe we can move that date up or you know move the date down like either the 15th or the 29th if anybody would be this is our general board meeting yes yes 29th is academic stud so the 15th that's the week before because it's it's it it's the Memorial Day weekend and that's the only reason why I'm bringing it up that you know um I don't know if anybody else will be I might possibly not be here would have to just zoom in I wouldn't be here for that I would also have to zoom in for that meeting so I just just that's why I'm bringing it up okay you wouldn't be in for the 20 the 22nd I wouldn't be able to make it I would have to Z on Zoom which I would do but if we can move the meeting even a day before whatever 22 meeting 15th right so like theth or you know or the I don't know if the 21st interferes with anything does anyone else have a conflict if we move it I have a conflict on 15 you do okay Dr arber to he has a conflict there so we can't do it then um I mean I could zoom in that's no you know but I just thought maybe that's going to be the best way to do it at this point yeah uh for my office purposes the later the meeting in a month the better because we have to Encompass all of the bills okay I mean it's to build call well no or the 28th I don't know that's later the the Wednesday you know before we have the ability for them to zoom in right yeah absolutely yeah so I mean that's fine you guys you just have to zoom in for a that's fine okay any other new business no all right motion to close motion second motion by commissioner Suarez second by commissioner brunak have a great evening
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I'm just building it around the East Side's history and development. I'm proud to be a comprehensive network of support to all youth and families. We're proud to be a food education, child health, and sports programs. I'm a baker of hope. I'm offering a game of invention to help a young individual change life here on the East Side. And so I thank you. I hope you please consider the proposal. I'm the coalition and at least give them some time to negotiate with you. Thank you so much. Thank you. Gabriel's united's forefrontpro.xyz with the play max7 play a press reds a committee with color awareness and a using of the sides of wfba trs ma6 calle District WORLD The Committee Space is led by the collective development and grassroots engagement The SP Collective has consistently maintained its commitment to supporting youth programs and family services that align with the community's goals.
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And then to be able to put that down in writing and then share with others your thinking and your thoughts. And then probably what's most important about our work as a district that is a civic engagement California school district is the call to action. How are you empowering others to do something to make your topic or your issue better? So students, I want to thank you. Um you we talk about it's not we're waiting for you to graduate to be productive citizens. We believe you can be productive citizens now and that you have an opportunity to make the world a better place now. And so I want to thank you for your leadership and the work that you're doing to further the topic or issue that you are pursuing. Um, and again, I can't thank you all enough for being here to support. I'm so grateful it's not raining outside.
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The committee and board of directors collect programs so the market is built and content is a resource of fun so [appreciation] Hello my name is margadarsi.com I'm told as a corner of a community fire pass maurer's future spaces I'm not just buildings for clean parks for students who need mental health and a part bill so I've got $1 million spent on a social media [appreciation] where it's ... for how to be a mental health [praise] hello my mom and I'm thankful I'm with you and I'm both the same as ... Community members and masks could help us with reopening masks and as a member of this community I want to have a chance to feel welcome and say from me and my community I can do for me and my community is having sports and help with the health we have I can meet as I very much like the community I have with Maka and what we wouldn't want to lose and say so hard [applause] you I'm as I'm for the same way you only know the minimum but I know the minimum about you your job is to manage the school district and how you are making and breaking and you can be one of the biggest investments in our youth how many of you have experienced it if you arrive after then let me tell you that I was for the youth in the 90 it was a program for minority to hang out and had programs I'm a secretary for young people and I'll cover them.
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So, uh, I hope tonight you have a great time and enjoy our students showcasing their their talent. So, thank [Applause] you. So, what exactly is a soapbox speech? When someone said that they're on their soapbox, it means they're speaking passionately about something that's important to them. The term goes back to the days when soap was delivered in a wooden box, not in the plastic jugs we see today. And if someone had something on their mind that they thought was important that they tell everybody about, they'd grab that wooden box, go out to the park or to the corner and speak about the issues of the day. So tonight we are going to hear about some of the important things that are on the minds of our students. I don't envy our judges trying to determine who is the most effective speaker tonight. Joining us tonight is an amazing panel of judges who have the challenging job of trying to determine a winner.
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I tell countless stories of lives that have changed and transformed and stopping you from reopening. It's such a beautiful place. I was loved by all of our people. Do you know what it means? If I was a place, the teenagers would really spend their time and their time. They were really respected as a teenager. I want to experience it. My friends, my parents had to experience it and see all kinds of programs there and it's just the place where kids can make friends. I'm tired of one of you. You're going to accept it. I'm from school, arts and culture, I'm going to collect proposals, I'd be lots of youth and committee members going there and doing activities like basketball, soccer, volleyball, and football instead of doing something at home. Hello, my name is I'm Hello, my name is Y/N. Some of my friends are here [music] I'm here at the school's meeting.
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Judges, please introduce yourself with your name, your role in the district and maybe a sentence or two about a a p a passion or something that's important to you. I will remind you our speakers have three minutes to speak. You have 30 seconds. Good evening everybody. My name is Mike Switzer. I'm the district's English language arts curriculum specialist. Um a topic issue that is uh near and dear to my heart right now is really the issue of um culturally and linguistically responsive teaching and really put our students at the center of all of their learning experiences.
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The board has to accept the school's meeting and the collective's proposal and partner with them. We need to work together during hard times. The American school board should give direction to the administration so they can talk with my friends and the school of arts and culture and the collective. They need to discuss how the district and the organization can partner to reopen Maka. In my personal experience and as a part of my family's personal experiences, I have greatly appreciated this as one of my parents. My parents, they had nowhere to go. So they turned to Maka and Maka to help them. Maka gave them a welcoming, warm hand with open arms, and I feel like kids now should have the same. Thank you [applause] You have, I'm [music] from in the Meantime, you start as the 14th speaker, and I see no more than 20 speakers studying up.
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[Applause] Good evening everyone. My name is Diana Fuimoto, coordinator of professional learning. Um, being a daughter of immigrants, um, a societal issue important to me um, right now is, um, immigrant rights. [Applause] Good evening. Uh, my name is Jessica Yet. I am the science curriculum specialist. Um, I think what's on my mind right now is probably continuing to promote climate justice. Um, and to not put that aside. um but to recognize that it is an urgent issue not only for us but also globally. Thank you judges. Our judges are looking at three areas. First, content. Is the issue clearly explained? Second, delivery, body language, facial expressions, gestures, and third structure and style. Is the speech organized? Does it interest the audience and capture our attention? Does the speaker offer any solutions? Did you know that many years ago a study was done where they asked people, "What are you afraid of?" And people listed things like clowns, spiders, divorce, moving.
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So, you guys could decide who's going to be the 20th speaker, but I'll only limit it to 20 speakers. If you go ahead, then Carlos is here in support of the proposal. This school is an arts and culture collective. This collective is here to support you today, and he will share his visualization in the center. [music] I'd dream to see him. I can feel it. [music] Good, so he wishes to be in our office. He is not just a kid, and he does not know what to do. And especially now, he's on the ice. [applause] Hello, I'm a member of some members. And today I'm going to introduce the some members to the school and a proposal to renovate it into a multi-use community. This neighborhood community is a community with a population that has become underserved and Marge family is just having a hard time getting the resources they need to struggle and not be a computer program with youth that will not only be for their fun and entertainment but also be saving their lives and along the way to have a safe place a safe place [applause] yes so one second please so like I said bfo aur the 15 speaker and yes your are f sos and I believe you should speak as well as the fi the come after you so this is a lot mudding so I would not like to have to break and clear the room so I went to ask two especially sos I see anr sos Victor Busk are you gonna take your time toby s and you gonna ask them to at leave it a 20 score and and and gana bahi fir a so this is what I am saying is that a Buddy wants to speak yes but if we're ready has decided and if we're looking at how we're going to work we say a and you can even follow some of the reaction board meeting one second please then it just seems a little bit difficult so what am I going to do is a buddy studying right now these were locked I said 1 2 3 4 f there are so many more speakers that can speak so this is so I'm Miss Veronica's team be the last speaker and I'm going over the 20 I'm going over the 20 okay so it is this is you have to remember this is a board member act and we do what here for your comments and we thank you very much for sharing your thoughts in the public comment and your time is up we truly appreciate your input and we would like you to email us and any additional comments to the board of trust This is a great opportunity to share with us and we will review your comments.
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The number one thing on that list in that study was speaking in front of an audience. The number two thing on that list was dying. People would rather die than get in front of an audience and speak. But you know that being able to communicate effectively is the key to success in life, showing confidence, leadership, and critical thinking. Our young people are to be applauded for coming up and overcoming that fear. This is our opportunity to hear the issues that are on the minds of our students. What you are about to see are the best student public speakers representing our high schools and our junior highs. Each of these students has crafted a speech regarding an issue that is important to them. We will start with junior high school, take a 10-minute intermission, and then hear from the high school students. And now, the moment you've been waiting for.
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Okay, so go ahead, then can I say something? Continue with this, and you can say it at the 20th, so go ahead, go ahead, okay, this evening, one part of my life, I was part of the community, I had to go inside and the community's looking up, and the community's doing, and you would like to do something to collect, and you would have a chance to bring this party to people. If you go to the neighborhood, they don't have any place to go, and schools from all over the area, I learned of three kids committing suicide, and the pandemic, nobody takes about that, and I think it's time to create something, a wellness community center. To help people understand that suicide is not the answer, so you have your hands full with something and I hope you can do something by it [appreciation] Going to the 20 p [appreciation] Programs and funding an additional 1.5 million on top of the multi-million dollar investments that we are ready to make through recreation and other services by and were aware of the fiscal crisis we are not enough to give even greater crisis the crisis hopeless and a young population is falling hopeless and the day I that's the region this z c 95116 is resilient to 75 of a prime population so we have a prime pipeline opportunity's [appreciation] Collective in various universities health centers there is a lot of great interest to Invest back it the district and I believe you need you need an investment back it your school you need to have tables of discussion and resources and at the end of the day what we really care now is making sure your students and people are serving what we care now they have what they need you every the students or head what they want you have nothing to do with any of the organization and if we hope we can work together then you can so here I'll leave you later with the committee members the sign it in support for you to do the right thing and as a simple memo you can of the community to help us move forward but what we what to do with [praise] happen.com servicedesk.nic.in l spaces.in [praise] Service Agency I am a product of that agency organization for now over 11 years one I started in the early years and in 88 So I'm a child who actually worked in the system.
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Please welcome our first speaker from South Junior High, Sabrina Ramos. [Applause] Imagine walking through the halls of South Junior High on a hot day. You just finished gym class and you're very thirsty. You rush to the nearest water fountain, not only to find a line of students waiting or worse, it's not working. you get left feeling frustrated, sweaty, and thirsty. This is the reality that many students face every day, and it's a problem that we need to address. Hello everyone, my name is Sabrina Ramos, and today I wanted to talk about a simple but important issue that affects us all here at South Junior High, and it's the need for more water fountains. We all know how essential it is to stay hydrated throughout the school day. Yet, many of us struggle to find a water fountain with clean and cold water. Right now, our water fountains are not only few in numbers, but it's the water itself that often looks foggy and taste off.
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So I was actually first part of the system. It allowed me to be able to get back into the workforce. And once I was a high school graduate, I was an organist. I was able to get a job. I was able to continue raising a family. I was living in the community. I already now work for studios. So I'm a park facility supervisor. I was able to work for the values of what I was taught with the organ and be able to have a family. I was able to share with my mother. They are now raising the organ. So, I have the organ. But you have such a thing. I'm up to it. So I can come back and I can't get a job. [Applause] I'm up to it. My name is Yo. I'm the CO of the Center for Youth. Very proud to be here with this community.
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This poor quality water is more than just a minor inconvenience. It can impact our health when the water isn't fresh or clean. Students may avoid drinking it altogether, leading to dehydration, which affects our energy and overall well-being. On many hot days, students are left with no choice but to visit the nurse's office just to get a clean and cool drink. This not only causes alerts loss on our nurs's time, but it also adds unnecessary pressure on our limited resources. The fact that so many students have to go to the nurse just for basic hydration is a clear indication that we that we need more reliable and clean water sources in our school. Increasing the number of water fountains around the school, especially those that can provide clean and cold water, would not eliminate weight times and frustration we face, but it would also guarantee that the water we drink is is clear.
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I stand with them. For all the support we truly feel is invested in it. Our community would love for you to accept this proposal. I want to be a partner with many committee organizations. We are looking to help if you are able to help this community and stand with the people of this community. We are here to help and stand with the people of this community who need it. We can always provide a helping hand in the area's community. [Applause] Yes, I mean, Martin's supervisor is me. I am here because we have a super-ac center. I have a family, they work for help and mental health and also a program for the kids and the behavior. So, for the region, I am asking you to come and help some of them and all the people who provide the most open and they have all the resources.
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Wait, that guarantee that we drink is better quality. Let's work to let's make let's work together to make South Junior High a better place for everyone by adding more water fountains and ensuring that the water is clean and refreshing. We can guarantee that every student has access to access to the water they need to stay focused, organized, and healthy throughout the school day. Let's take action and ensure that we have access to clean and cold safe whenever we need it. Thank you. [Applause] Thank you, Sabrina. A moment for the judges to compile their thoughts. Next up, representing Brookhurst Junior High, Jamie Portillo [Applause] Jako. I'll never forget the moment I saw the flashing lights of the ambulance rushing my friend to the hospital because of the excessive use of nicotine. And sadly, it wasn't the first. Do you really know all the long-term effects of Do you really know all the long-term effects nicotine causes?
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I'm asking you to respect the people who support us as our president. Now here we are. We respect you at this time. So I'm asking you to respect the people who support us as our president. I think you're okay. So I think you're okay. So if there's any more you can speak well. I'm asking you to take me to the next level. I'm okay. Thank you. I go ahead. Good morning, my family, and I'm a fundraiser for justice and empowerment. I'm a practicing physician. I'm a grade school district. I want you to know that this has become a beacon of hope for our committee over the years. What I'm asking is the collective work that we have done across the five agencies to work together to lift up community needs to be looked at and considered. More importantly, we are in a crisis. We have never been a buffer in our immigrants and our children who have been so helpful.
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