Good evening everyone. Also, please excuse my voice. I've been sick and Dr. Noing doesn't believe me. So, um, this month has flown by, but it has been exciting time here at Stack. Our Chargers, our Chargers have accomplished so much within this past month. This past week, we had the opportunity to celebrate the Chargers accomp accomplishments with our chess team and our athletes in gymn gymnastics, wrestling, and bowling who had competed in the IA IHSA state tournaments. These students have demonstrated not only their talents but also their demonstration and resilience that stag values. Their dedication represents the greatness within our school community. Winter sports have been had many successes and state qualifiers. Our girls bowling team achieved an an impressive milestone qualifying for state for the fourth time and earning 19th place overall. We're we proudly highlight Gabby Jansky who finished 46 in the state with an outstanding 2,31 series and an average score score of 191.8 over 12 games.
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And uh and then this was a much shorter project. We really looked at the comprehensive plan very closely to do this housing production plan. And I'll just walk you through a little bit of where we are with the draft. But first, I also want to introduce my my colleague Flavio Vila. Um although Flavio was uh not as visible as some of the other members of my team, he actually did work a lot on the Ashlin comprehensive plan too from behind the scenes. So Flavio and I worked closely on this plan and um and he's here to support as well. All right. So I'll go through just some background. So we have an eight-stage process where we focus on discovering and understanding. We prepare a comprehensive housing needs assessment. Then we start to do some ideating and brainstorming and and proposing ideas and we do that really in partnership uh with the town and with community members.
He works very hard and tries to participate every chance he gets. He is a role model for other students and I am very proud of his effort and resiliency. So, congratulations to Gab. And our fourth grade student of the month is Heidi Aguilar Asmia. There you go. Congratulations. Heidi displays resiliency, determination, and persistence on a regular basis. She is she's a positive role model for her peers academically, socially, and behaviorally. Her individual growth and intrinsic motivation are remarkable. Congratulations, Heidi. Good job. All right. Come on, you two. You get to have a picture with me. Guys can stand right in front of me. Like one in front of this foot, one in front of this foot. Right. Congratulations, girls. >> Excuse me. Excuse me. >> All right. Now, on to our middle school students of the month. We are going to start in fifth grade with Malachi Tingle.
As Board President during COVID, she helped guide this district through uncertainty, fear, and change, always putting students, staff, and families first. Under her leadership, we hired one of the best superintendents Clifton has ever seen, and we strengthened this district for the future. Lucy, you may not always see it, but you have a legacy. Your legacy is leaving this district better than you found it. Your legacy is stronger schools and support for staff and better opportunities for our children, because you showed up, because you did the work, and because you lived it. So, tonight, we honor you, we thank you, and we wish you Godspeed and continued success. With love, congratulations to Lucy, our OG, Lucy Danny. >> [applause] [applause] >> Be it resolved that the Clifton Board of Education recognizes Dr. Lucy Danny and expresses its her its gratitude for her dedication and service to the community and the students of Clifton.
Senior Javier Coral earns the honor of being state qualifier in this year's boys team. >> Um, freshman Emily Popa and a sophomore Elena Yasmin has represented STAG for the D230 J gymnastics team at the IHSA state tournament last weekend. Additionally, freshman Ethan Simage has will swim at the backstroke for stag at this weekend's tournament. These accomplishments have reflected countless hours of practice, discipline, and commitment. Our athletic season has come to an end, but we also recognize our cheerleading, dance, swimming, and basketball programs. This past week, these teams have celebrated their seniors whose leadership, passion, and dedication have helped those have helped shape their teams and strengthen strengthen their programs. While a bittersweet moment, we are so grateful for the impact they have made and amazing example they have left behind. Beyond athletics, our drama program is currently presenting their winter production. The brothers grim spect speculaton performance are showing today, tomorrow, and Saturday.
They may call for a recess or an adjournment to another time when the l lack of public decorum so interfaces with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action. and they may wave the rules with the approval of the board when necessary for the protection of privacy or the administration of the board of business. The portion of the meeting during which oral public comment is held may be limited to 30 minutes unless extended by a vote of the board. Provided, however, that every person who is physically present and has followed the reasonable rules set forward above shall be permitted the opportunity to provide oral public comment um by dividing the total time for public comment by the number of persons providing that comment. So that's again part of our policy. It's Niola P0167.3. Um and now we have one individual who signed up to participate um this evening.
And I'll talk a bit more about the engagement and then we start to to test ideas and decide on those goals and strategies. And that's essentially where we are testing and and deciding. Uh we wanted to to um present tonight to just show you where the draft plan is in terms of the draft goals and strategies, which is what we'll focus on in this presentation, and just get your feedback. Do you think we're uh moving in the right direction here? Are there any goals or strategies that that you'd like to see different or things that we didn't think of that you'd like to see added? Um and then we'll develop an action plan. I do think we have a draft in there, but we can certainly refine that. And it's much shorter than the comprehensive plan, but it's a it's essentially a matrix that shows you uh which strategies to do at what time over the next five years.
Sorry. Congratulations. >> The fifth grade team is proud to nominate Malachi for January student of the month. Malachi is a kind and hardworking member of our school community. He continuously goes above and beyond in not only the effort he puts into his schoolwork, but also in the ways that he shows patience, positivity, and kindness to the people he encounters each day. His strong work ethic, sense of responsibility, and a kind-heartedness make him the perfect candidate for student of the month. Congratulations, sir. Our sixth grade student of the month is Mitab Saddaf. The sixth grade nominates Mitab as student of the month. Mitab has been nominated to be student of the month because of his consistent effort in his classes. it comes in prepared and ready to engage and interact with the day's lesson each day. He's also a very responsible young man that shows respect to his fellow students and the staff.
Serving as a board member from 2011 to 2026, Dr. Danny served as president, vice president, and also served on the education, special education committees, legislative, municipal alliance, policy, and residency committees, and as president, you served on multiple committees. So, it is with honor I present this to Dr. Lucy Danny in appreciation of your years of service to the children of Clifton for your leadership I can't get through this dedication and commitment to excellence as a Board of Education member from 2011 to 2026. The Clifton School District applauds you for your unselfish devotion and loyalty to the Board of Education tonight. >> [applause] [applause] >> Good evening. I just want to say, first of all, congratulations to all the award recipients who will go after me. Um I want to say that it has been an honor um to serve for 15 years on the Clifton Board of Education.
I strongly encourage everyone to attend and support these talented Charger students who have put in the effort to bring this production to life. You can also follow stag drama on the social media to see behind the scenes moments and experience their passion firsthand. Our Chargers continue to inspire us through their achievements, leadership, and commitment. Let's continue to support one another and celebrate the incredible talent that STAG has. That STA makes STAG a special place. And I'll also be competing at the WGI Winter Guard Regional this weekend. And all of you guys should come, you know. Yeah. >> Thank you. Best of luck. >> All right. Next we have our student staff spotlight. >> Dr. Hoffman, are you prepared for Is she here? >> I think she was being the the hostess in the back. >> Dr. Smith, are you in ready or did you guys have this rehears?
Um I think it's Ellen. Is it Garen? Garinger. >> Garinger. Okay. Have you can stand up if you would um state your name and I know you wrote it on the sheet. Just say your name and address.
This is a five-year plan. And uh and then who would be responsible for that. Typically, we we look at, you know, town departments as well as town boards or committees who are responsible. And then at the the final stage is committing. And so, a housing production plan um would need to be approved by both the planning board and the select board. So, it's wonderful that we're able to do this as a joint presentation so that you can hear each other's questions and uh and we can get, you know, maybe some direction from both boards tonight. Um and then the next step would be for us to revise that plan, the draft according to your to your comments and um and send it back to you for consideration. at usually at that point it's individual meetings. The next regular meeting of the planning board, the next regular meeting of the of the select board after we do the revisions is typically when they would just uh vote to adopt.
So, congratulations to me. Our seventh grade student of the month is Mason Finger. Congratulations, Mason. Good job. Mason has been nominated for student of the month because he consistently demonstrates responsibility, focus, and dedication in the classroom. Mason also exemplifies kindness and respect towards his peers and teachers. He is always willing to help his classmates and positively contribute to group projects. Congratulations. Great job. And our eighth grade student of the month is Joel Campezy. Congratulations. Great job. Joelle is a student who puts her all into everything that she does. Her work ethic shines in all her classes and she regularly participates in class activities and discussions. She's a student who shows her integrity by modeling the expectations of a school setting. Her kindness and positivity are contagious in any setting that she is in. Congratulations, Jo. All right. Ready? >> Congratulations, guys. We have someone come in late.
I want to thank the voters of Clifton for putting their trust and their in me and letting me guide this district, to be part of such a wonderful team of individuals. I hold this in the highest regard. It was truly a privilege. Um sorry, it's just very emotional for me. I'm equally grateful to all the commissioners with whom that I've had the privilege of working. They're really a great group of individuals who put students first, who care about the students of this district. Um those past and present that I've worked with, every single one has cared about the students and moving the district along. Also, I'd like to acknowledge the employees of the Clifton School District, whom I've come to know over the years, the administrators, teachers, support staff, and countless individuals working behind the the scenes with their unwavering dedication. I can't say enough about them.
I'm sorry. I didn't get that. >> We did. >> Oh, okay. All right. >> Here they come. Good evening. Just welcoming all our guests. Good evening. Welcome back. It's great having everyone here with us tonight. Uh kicking us off, I'm honored to present before you Andrew High School's ILMEA. Uh with us tonight is Mr. Mark Iwinsky, our band director of 16 years. A familiar face to the D230 board. No doubt he's been here with many accomplishments and accolades with our music program. Um Mr. Iwinsky as well as come on over. Come on over. All our favorite people. You can come both sides of me. There you go. >> Yes. >> Familiar faces. You saw our last year as well. So this is a repeat for Andrew. >> Come on. Where's the map? >> Um Mr. Iwinsky, we're going to start off with you first. Mr.
And if you're affiliated with a group otherwise you have three minutes. >> Okay. My name is Ellen Garinger. I currently work as a special education pair professional at the high school and my address is 56700 West. This sits on my desk and it has for four years and I live by it and I teach by it every day. I read it while I drink my coffee and I [snorts] ask that my statement that I sent to HR be submitted for public approval.
Um and that's it and then it can go to the state. And I know we're trying to finish in March by the end of March so that we can get it out to the state in time um before the plan expires. The state does have uh really a few months um depending on how you how you slice it, but they have 30 days to determine if it's if it's complete and then they have 90 days to to uh to basically vote to not vote but to consider approval at the state level. So when you add it up, it could be four months, but it's really never that long in my experience. So a couple of months is a little bit more more standard. So that's why we set this March March deadline. Okay, so that's a little bit about the process. Um, tonight I'm going to focus on those draft five-year goals and the menu of strategies that we came up with as a draft.
>> Did anybody come in late? Did I thought I saw somebody come in? No. >> For Kennedy? No, we're good. >> Okay. All right, guys. Thank you so much for coming. Congratulations students on your awards. Um, you certainly can stay for the rest of the board meeting. You do not have to stay for the rest of the board meeting. This is your time to to exit. Okay. Have a great night. >> Thank you. I know he wants to stay for that. >> I guess I'll do >> I don't think so. >> No, we have to >> I don't want to live through that sometimes. >> Congratulations. What are you doing? This is it. >> I figured that's usually the crowd I present to. That's right. Even if she were board members tonight, too. I you know, I guess they know that it's the members. >> Oh, forget this.
They're just truly wonderful individuals who truly care about the district and about making an impact in students' lives. Thank you for allowing me to be part of this important work. And thank you, Judy Bassford, for that wonderful speech. Thank you. Thank you, truly. And Danny, I I always called you the Bergen County Superintendent cuz I worked with so many and you just you're you're amazing. You truly are amazing. Just in your care for your employees and just how you deal with the board and you know, seeing you deal with so many board members, and Clifton is truly lucky to have you. >> [clears throat] >> And Mr. Shahada, I just want to say you do a great job. Keep doing the great job that you do. And Mr. McConkey, I don't know I don't know where you are. You know, you're way there. Um you're always here.