Furthermore, this student is a leader in the classroom, teaching others about difficult topics. supporting them during their struggles and always participating. All these skills can be obtained with time. With hard work and dedication, any student can achieve and develop these skills. There is one trait that cannot be taught through effort alone, and that is a love for history. With that being said, this is why the 2026 recipient of the Daughters of American Revolution Award goes to Cla Hoffman. >> Wait, there's more. Claire Hoffman is one of a kind student. She deeply cares about her studies, her peers, and clearly her history. In an a digital digital age where phones and technology rule the world, Clare falls back on books, specifically history books. Whether she is reading about World War II, Gettysburg, or the American Revolution, Clare is always sharing with me what she is reading and what she is learning.
So, it's so exciting to see my friends that I get to see at Cherry Brook Primary School on a regular basis all dressed up. So, it gives me great uh pride to introduce the the principal of Cherry Brook Primary School, Mr. Abraham Board of Education members and welcome um Cherry Brook family, staff and as boys and girls know I call them friends. So welcome to our um annual spring um Canton um celebrates. Before I get to my Cherry Brook friends, we need to recognize a former Cherry Brook student. That's Marie Humphrey. March, you want to come on up? So, on behalf of CIS and Mrs. Cortto, I'm recognizing Margie for being a creative artist. Congratulations, Margie. um whose Fright Night poster was chosen by her peers to be this year's winning entry. Margie's design captivated CIS and his spooky ghost maps that showed her drawing skills and creativity.
>> Going to be a cashier at Founders at Morris Pierce. >> Oh, I work year round, but I work at Lean Brewery. >> Thanks for those responses. Tag Gabe, you going to have a summer job this year? >> Yeah, I will be working this year. >> What's your gonna be? >> I'm gonna be working at a pool. I'm going to be working at a restaurant. Be a host. You >> better host me. >> Well, that about does it for our news today. I'm Ty. And I'm Gabe. And we will not be seeing you next time on CATV News.
>> [applause] >> So first up for all county is cheer. Going to ask coach Persini TO COME UP. >> [cheering] [applause] >> AMELIA MATANZAS >> [applause] >> KYLIE ACACIO >> [applause] >> AND ISABEL ROMERO >> [applause] [applause] >> NEXT UP IS HOCKEY. GOING TO ASK COACH Rasher to come up to announce. >> [applause] >> I'm supposed to go a little bit more today, right? Our first team all county, Trevor Rasher. >> [applause] >> NEXT UP IS OUTDOOR BOYS TRACK, coach Contos. >> [applause] >> He might still be at practice, so I apologize in advance because I have to butcher this this name. Valdemar Kosliek. >> [applause] [applause] >> Valdemar was also a sectional champion in indoor and outdoor. His [applause] school record is broken. Girls lacrosse, coach Kristen. >> [applause] >> Uh girls lacrosse first team all county, MARLEY GABBEY. >> [applause] >> SPEAKING OF VALEDICTORIANS, I'M GOING TO ask coach Sarubbi to come up to and introduce baseball.
To to be able to have a conversation. So, um, that is why it helps to have the questions submitted and be able to get answers and allow Christine time to be able to research the answers. And it might have been a long time ago that maybe you know same thing that was on a on a past agenda. But it's also is helpful to community to be able to pull up just this meeting and be able to see answers related to just this agenda item. Um so it could be a long time ago and I do search for same similar items um in past agendas. Um but mainly I don't believe that my question I mean you know football lighting like we haven't had that on previous agendas. So these are answers that I would like to have. Um and so none of that is open meeting law violation.
Rachel, >> yes. Yeah. All right. Rachel, you are a race chatter. Um, and we need a secretary. Secretary also student and, um, the chair, the vice chair, and the secretary make up the pill portion of the union 26 committee. Um, >> I'd like to nominate William for that. Okay. Uh, William, do you accept the nomination? That is a thumbs up. Say yes. Um, I will second that from William. Uh, any other? >> No. >> Okay. Uh, William, how do you vote? >> Yes. >> Rachel, >> yes. >> Jenny, >> yes. >> And Margaret, >> yes. Excellent. What do you Oh, and Sarah reps. Yes. What? Okay. And now we the other are um we need two regional reps and a joint policy subcommittee >> and CPAC. >> Does Palm have a CPAC? I don't think Palm has a CPAC. >> I've been the CPAC rep for the last year and William was before me.
But those two are openings right now and we're um going to start interviewing the next few weeks. Um this is our mission and vision. Um this was a collaborative effort. um back I believe three summers ago or two summers ago uh all nine health directors and uh myself we got together and really created a strategic plan and where we were going in the next five years. Um and this is how and this vision and mission came from that uh meeting. Um and this strategic plan has helped us kind of carve a map. um every year I have to complete a work plan with the state and I tend to match it with our strategic plan. So we are following um kind of the wishes of our health departments and and helping them achieve um the health of the the community that they serve. Um again this is our strategic plan.
Her ambition to become a better historian and learn about a world that is constantly changing is admirable. Clare regularly makes connections between past and present events, demonstrates maturity and intellectual curiosity beyond her years. In many years of teaching social studies and history, there have been very few students I have encountered that possess this level of passion and dedication to our subject. Being able to support, teach, and guide Claire throughout her educational journey has been a distinct honor. It is without hesitation that I support her in recognition for this award. Sincerely, Mr. Peter Stanovich. You're welcome. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Oh yeah, clear. So you can stay up there. And Sam, do you mind joining her, >> please? >> Okay. The next award is the CAS scholar Leader Award. This is probably the most prestigious award uh a middle school student can can achieve.
She planned a nicely balanced composition with shaping andformational text. Wonderful job. >> You'll get any picture that you need tonight. We'll take our time up here with your children and then we're going to get a whole big picture on stage with our children and our staff if they're willing to come up. So, we start there. So at Cherrybrook um the students know at the very beginning of the school year we talk about our bare necessities. So the students I'm going to honor this evening have really worked hard um embody practicing and modeling our bare necessities of being a respectful citizen being contributor showing flexibility being a problem solver and leading with integrity so it's my honor to recognize our Cherry Brook friends for Wesley Armstrong kindergarten please come Wesley Wesley is in Mrs. Lancaster's class and Wesley Mrs. Lancaster shared that you treat peers and adults um in your environment with respect and understanding.
>> All right. First team all county for baseball, once again, TREVOR ASHER. >> [applause] [applause] >> THANK YOU MR. MALAHY. Congratulations to all of our student athletes. >> [applause] >> I have the honor of recognizing some of our outstanding musicians and vocalists in the district. Resolve that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the superintendent of schools to recognize and commend the following Clifton Public School students for earning selection to prestigious regional and state honor ensembles through the New Jersey State School Music Association and regional audition process. These students were selected among the top young musicians in New Jersey and represent an outstanding level of musical achievement, dedication, and artistry. I'd like to invite Mr. Lanzarotti, director of bands at Woodrow Wilson and also the current president of the North Jersey >> [applause] >> School Music Association. >> Thank you all for the great evening for all of our young musicians in our great school system.
And in fact, if I wanted to go online and say this is on tonight's agenda, and this is how I'm going to vote, there was actually a court ruling that says I could do that without violating open meeting law. Um, so again, I don't think you understand what open meeting law violation is to be saying that this is an open meeting law violation to be able to do this. >> Before you Brian, oh, I was going to ask for legal clarity. Is that all right? >> Sure. Okay, go ahead. >> So, um, just to add to the other concerns, another concern I, first of all, if if if it's communicated to us via email, that's different than putting it out in public, and we're not talking about putting something publicly on whatever website that you're you're on. That's not what we're talking about at all.
Yes, propellant. >> At some point we need to fix that because the pel district doesn't have a seat. So >> yeah. Okay. So Okay. Um, so one CPAC and one PTO that all of them >> and joint did you say um joint policy? >> Yes, it is. Okay, so thank you. >> Um, all right. So, uh, for regional representatives, I will nominate Jenny. >> Sorry. Um, I will I would like to continue on as a regional um rep. I've been there for a while. the kids are still there. Um, and I have been um working with the APA to wrap up their latest negotiations which includes the stands which we are still working at. Um, are there any >> are you remaining chair of the regional committee? >> I am until the next meeting and then we will reorganize. >> Okay. >> I nominate myself also as that I would like to continue the work that I'm doing on the region.
Um, you know, our base is always going to be our mission and um on top is our our our vision and then the pillars that make us are the five uh things that our health directors wanted us to look at as our priorities. Um, in the last year and a half, all health departments have been um going through a review process with the state um and looked at like what they do well and what um is missing. Um and I think all our departments um that we are under um scored really well um and that was exciting. But one thing that looked like uh we could boost or help was our maternal health. And that's kind of how our initiative started is looking at some of the things that you guys are already doing um but how can we enhance it um and in some areas what was missing and how can we fill that gap.
This year, we would like to take a moment to recognize a student who rose to every challenge within our classrooms in pursuit of academic excellence. The Cascal Leader Award represents the grit, determination, and leadership a student requires in order to be successful. For the 2526 school year, the eighth grade team would like to recognize Clare Hoffman as one of our two CAS scholar leaders. When it comes to academics and leadership, Clara exceeds all expectations. In class, Clare is a passionate learner who will do anything it takes to succeed. From extra credit to extra help, Claire is willing to put in the time and the effort to get a perfect score. The sheer amount of discipline and dedication this taste does not go unnoticed, and her grades clearly speak for themselves. While the chase for perfection in every class can sometimes be stressful, exhausting, and difficult, Clare does not lose sight of helping others.
You understand the importance of empathy um in your interactions. He is always listening and paying attention and doing the right thing no matter the situation and setting and setting. He acts with integrity, quietly doing the right thing and setting a good example. He even helps other students through hard situations when they need help. Wesley has a strong moral compass that will guide him in all of all of his future years at Cherry Brook and beyond. It was so delightful to have his warm personality in our kindergarten classroom this year. Way to go, Wesley. These cigarette pass for integrity and respect. Yeah. Okay. Mother got a picture. >> So, Holly Babcock is an honor for Mrs. O'Brien's class. She's being recognized for for showing respect. Mrs. O'Brien shared, "I'm so proud to present this award to such a wonderful kindergarten student. Holly, you show kindness in everything you do.
For me, this is an equally honor as an employee here, but also serving as the face of our North Jersey School Music and then most recently our state music organization. So the students who competed this in this audition auditioned against other students from over 130 schools in Northern New Jersey and then our All State recipients auditioned against students from the entire state. So this is a great honor for all them and their dedication for all their hard work that they put into their musical studies. >> Thank you, Mr. Lanzarotta. Um our first student from Woodrow Wilson uh the NJSMA concert and made NJSMA concert band Aiden Aclaro. >> [applause] [applause] >> MR. LANZAROTTA, MAKE SURE AIDEN GETS his certificate. Uh from Woodrow Wilson the NJSMA Symphonic Wind Ensemble member Madison De Saro. >> [applause] >> Uh from Woodrow Wilson Middle School the NJSMA Mixed Choir Luna Romero.
Um, one concern I have again with open meeting law and the intent of open meeting law is that people see this stuff. I have concerns that maybe people when we get our board packets ahead of time that other people are seeing this before they are made public. Uh that concerns me. I I wouldn't want that stench to be attached to me that I've done that. Um what I will go back to about open meeting law and I appreciate the comments that board member Schultz made and board member German made. I should not have a sense except for for the one person that I'm allowed to talk to on the school board. I shouldn't have a sense of how someone's going to be voting on an issue. And I think that's what sometimes happens in the communications that we receive. So, I guess you can go on from there and explain.
Okay. Anything further? Any other >> Do you need seconds or no? >> Um, Margaret Phil. Um, yes, I need a second, please. >> I'll second for Sarah Bess >> and I'll second for William. >> Okay. Um, >> and I guess I'll second for me. >> I don't know if that's a thing. >> Yes, it is. You can. Your vote is just as good as everybody else's when you are voting for yourself. Um, okay. Jenny, do you would you like to speak to uh being the regional representative? >> I would. Um, I had two kids at the high school and that is actually was my primary motivation for joining the school committee was to be able to represent the region. I think I'm the only person on this school committee and maybe all three school committees who actually has a background in education. I feel like I bring a unique voice to the conversation um because I'm the person who speaks up on behalf of education when everybody else seems to be speaking about finance.
Um this is some of the services that our community health worker can do. Um and that's Laneany. Um she's uh t the three top things that she was able to help people with was um housing um health insurance and uh food support looking at how to apply for um SNAP wick um food pantry referrals. Um but she also helped navigate the health insurance world which is so complicated. um and she's able to uh enroll folks in Mass Health. Uh this is some of our nursing services. So, we did have a nurse um part of our team um and they're always great at doing outreach. Again, they do surveillance um and um they always were available to help at your regional vaccine clinic at your health department that Raj and Anne run. These are some of the inspections that we did in FY25. Again, the numbers are going to look different this year since we lost our regional health inspector.
In every class with Clare, you can see that she puts others first, willing to take the time to support, guide, and educate peers that may need extra help. Her knowledge of every subject allows her to spread kindness and positivity in the classrooms, helping create an inspirational and flourishing environment where people want to learn and perform their best. Not only this, Clare has been an essential student and leader in multiple extracurricular activities such as student council, book club, basketball, soccer, and softball. In these clubs and sports, Clare represents the core ideals of a positive role model, teacher, and hard worker. Overall, Claire is a standout student who has worked exceptionally hard to earn this distinguished award. Our other CAS scholar leader award winner is Sammy Tumi. Sam Tumi has been selected by his eighth grade teachers as one of the recipients of this year's CAS scholar Leader Award.