Like I guess you call them parks because those areas they don't have parks. So, a lot of the children that's where they would go. So I think we need to take that into consideration with whatever we lease those property as. And uh Trusty Brewer had brought up and trusty stream brought up the performing arts center. I was thinking maybe perhaps like athletic fields too because uh I know a lot of uh organizations they rent out um our hour hour our hour our hour our hour our hour our our fields but maybe we could consider if we can't get potential tennis maybe just uh build out like maybe turf fields or even like pickle ball courts >> or something of that and lease those those areas out as uh for the community like soccer fields even um that's is a thought I know that there's a high demand for um sports uh fields and centers in this area.
Now, I would like to recognize our incredible senior class, Zena Aberami, Ayana Pyano, Christina Bergio, Gia Delgado, Giana Cologne, Mala Kawada, and Stephanie Flettee. To our seniors, thank you for everything you have given to Clifton Flag. Whether you were here from the beginning or joined us along the way, each of you have played a pivotal role in building this program. You embraced the early morning practices, the long bus rides, and the memorable victories. More importantly, you represented Clifton with pride, character, and determination. Now, it's my honor to recognize our senior MVP. In the 2026 season, she scored 14 touchdowns, rushed for 856 yards, added 575 receiving yards, and recorded 70 tackles defensively. She finishes her remarkable career with over 2,000 total offensive yards, making her one of the most versatile players in our program history. She helped shape the success of our program. It's my privilege to recognize our senior MVP, Christina Vermilia.
>> You were elected. >> Okay. Yes. >> I would like to report that I was elected >> and I officially sworn in yesterday. >> Perfect. >> And and it was a shut out. >> It was though 700 people did not vote. >> Well, you bought you beat blank. You beat blank which is all you >> pay attention to that. >> My mother noted it. >> Yeah. >> And welcome. >> Thank you. Yeah. Sad to leave the finance committee but happy to be here. Um and so I I my updates really we had um high school site council meeting three weeks ago. It was it was actually before our last meeting but we had had such a long meeting and um and with Lor's going away um they didn't want to to speak to it but had a lot of conversation about where the school improvement plan is and the things they're working on.
>> Well, yeah, I think I think just need to get some clarification on this particular issue. I'd like to, you know, because in so far as what the developer is saying as as far as what we knew and when we knew it and when we we were able to say something about it. I'm just just from a process >> I misspoke but >> yeah maybe just from a process standpoint because I just want to make sure that I understand you know not not even necessarily for this particular issue but just generally like moving forward like how how this works. So I just but I do want to get some understanding about what happened with this particular property as well. So I think Yolanda I think you know to your point like we could just get some clarification around that and double check that would be great.
>> You You can report you were elected. >> You were elected. >> Okay. Yes. >> I would like to report that I was elected. >> And I officially sworn in yesterday. >> Perfect. >> And And it was a shut out. >> It was though 700 people did not vote. >> Well, you you beat blank. You beat blank, which is all you >> pay attention to that. >> My mother noted it. >> Yeah. >> And welcome. >> Thank you. Yeah. sad to leave the finance committee but happy to be here. >> Um and so I I my updates really we had um high school site council meeting three weeks ago. It was it was actually before our last meeting but we had had such a long meeting and um and with Lor's going away um they didn't want to to speak to it but had a lot of conversation about where the school improvement plan is and the things they're working on.
>> Yes, that's correct. Sorry. And I think when you when you crosswalk those two, you might might help in your your thinking or decision making or even discussion around which one either should stay the same, should be revised, you know, just thoughts around that. So I would just reference that uh policy as well. >> Yeah, thanks for mentioning that, Stephen. I think that um I think people should review both 1312 and then 9252A and then provide feedback to the committee. um if they can provide feedback to all the members of committee um prior to our subcommittee meeting. >> I mean I find submitting written feedback um obviously um you know I agree that um although maybe it was interpreted the wrong way I'm also um a little hesitant to removed. Um, I believe that elected board members and public officials should be held accountable to the community they serve and without accountability, transparency and public I mean and public engagement are fundamental principles of good governance.
>> Mhm. >> Yeah, I I agree that those those two properties are ripe for just seeing what the market is interested in. Um, sports centers has also been kind of like in my mind for future, which is why, you know, we talk about what the future could hold. Is it performing arts? Like what would attract people? What does our district need to have? And what does learning look like in 10 years? I feel like we need that anchor to help make some of those bigger decisions because some districts have decided to take some of their land and convert it into highquality sports facilities so they get the revenue but also their district has what they need to to do the things they do well. Um and so kind of looking ahead and kind of seeing our land as a portfolio that versus just piece by piece and what can we do with this right now um while we have time and there's the abilities I think super important but I agree I don't think there's anything wrong with seeing what tenants and and we might find you know similar to Toyon in the early learning center we just might find the perfect match and it's a it's a win-win for 20 years you know you never Okay, great.
30. >> Next up, baseball. Coach Rivera. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Okay. First, I want to congratulate all the seniors. Uh, thank you for what you did for your sport, but more importantly, thank you what you did for Clifton. Uh, you represented our school, so we're all proud of you. I want to say a special thank you to my senior baseball players, our seniors, uh, Josh Duranti, Steven Pñena, Jacobari, Justin Cabrera, Tony Morales, our two captains, Aaron Tapia Dela Cruz, and Trevor Rasher. Um, our season, we doubled our wins from last year. Uh, we were seven and three in our conference, came in second. Um, but I owe it to all these seniors. Four of our seniors are actually committed to, uh, play college baseball. I want to say their names again. That's Aaron, Tony, Justin, and Trevan are going to play at the next level.
Um so I would expect that some point in the next few months um we'll talk about whether it's a summer or late >> July 27th. >> Um July 27 we'll talk about that. Um so I have nothing specific to mention really out of that except just um ongoing work reality fair as well. Always it was a great event and I I always feel like I was on a booth where we're talking about interviewing and resumes and thinking how much of this is kind of going in one year and out the other and how much of it's helping and I was I will say this I was very impressed with the number of kids who said they already have a resume. >> You know I know a lot have to do it as a part of the college application process. Um, yeah, just great to hear what kids are doing and what they're thinking about and the ones that are really engaged.
The the second question I had for you was just a clarification when you were talking about the EPA and the state I think you had said that you know we had these various agencies come in and it basically you know didn't really matter what they said because the state basically had controlling authority over what happened with the property. Is that is that true? Like so the state's decision supersedes that of the EPA or >> with respect to certain topics. Okay. And it gets complicated very quickly. I'm sorry about this, but >> yeah. Could you dig into that a little bit? >> Let me unpack it a little bit if I can. So, >> yeah. >> Um there are certain um state laws that are administered and enforced by the state and not the town and not the zoning board. And so like 21E, which is contaminated sites, >> that's something that they have jurisdiction over and that's where the activity and use limitation came from.
Um, so I would expect that some point in the next few months, um, we'll talk about whether it's a summer or later. >> July 27th. >> Um, July 27, we'll talk about that. Um, so I have nothing specific to mention really out of that except just um, ongoing work. Reality Fair as well. Always it was a great event and I I always feel like I was on a booth where we were talking about interviewing and resumes and thinking how much of this is kind of going in one year and out the other and how much of it's helping. And I was I will say this I was very impressed with the number of kids who said they already have a resume. >> You know I know a lot have to do it as a part of the college application process. Um you know just great to hear what kids are doing and what they're thinking about and the ones that are really engaged.
So, and I feel like 1312 helps ensure that the community has a voice and that their concerns are addressed. >> Just for clarity, Erin, the 1312 wouldn't be removed. that policy would stay in place. That is how the members of the public this would be we would develop a bylaw for the 9,000 series that's specifically applied to board members. >> Yeah. I mean, I just think that I mean I just think eliminating, you know, a public's um avenue to, you know, complain about it um sets a slippery slope. So I just think it's easier to have an a channel for them to complain. >> I think that was part of the do >> the discussion was whether that 1312 applies to board members. >> I think that's why she's got it referring to that. Can I just ask um since we were talking about it the um the PP so I appreciate the um information regarding what would be in power school the only issue is that like they're not really consenting to anything like they're >> correct because it's an opt out >> right but I think that there needs to be language underneath the definition that they either consent to that don't consent to that.
I echo all those sentiments, too, but I also add a steer of, you know, I'm always a fan of, you know, early learning centers, something that'll benefit our community. And so, similar like the sports facilities, I know that at um Birwood, we also have the soccer fields available, too. And so, you know, it's something that I'm I really would like us to look into, something that's very much so oriented for community. So, those are the things I was thinking about as well. Okay. Oh, >> and of course the residential care facilities are also always great to have. I think community would be grateful if we add something like that too. >> Okay. >> But I know that it's a challenge for the conversion of these two sites physically as well. >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, we'll we'll move forward with that. And then with the last property, which is our uh 1376 Pedmont Road.
for our senior MVP. Uh this player is a four-year varsity starter, a two-year captain, was selected all big North first team, all Pay County first team, uh led our team in most of our offensive and def uh pitching categories, had over 200 strikeouts in his career. He's going to continue playing at the next level at Division 2 Pace University. And our senior MVP is Trevor Rasher. Next up, Coach Rodriguez, boys volleyball.
It's it's a lot of fun. So, um, I think that's all I have by way of update. So, with that, um, we are >> I would make a motion to adjurnn. >> All right. Is there a second? >> Second. >> All right. All in favor? >> I. >> Any opposition?
And so they can inform us, they can talk to us, we can communicate with them, we can even try to influence them and persuade them, but at the end of the day, it's their decision and we don't really get to do much about it >> other than sort of be a stakeholder and comment. >> Okay. >> Um, but they're the agency in charge of that. So that's one example. So that's that's this contaminated site question. And this comes up in all kinds of, you know, I've got a solar project right now. it's on a site that has an AUL, >> right? >> And so this comes up all the time. It's not unusual to this this one that we're talking about here as an example. Um and there are other things too. Um there are, you know, financial questions. You know, there are different subsidizing agencies that get to decide those things.
It's it's a lot of fun. So um I think that's all I have by way of update. So with that um we are I would make a motion to adjurnn. >> All right. Is there a second? >> Second. >> All right. All in favor. >> Any opposition? Hear none. Motion passes.
>> But so but they're not consenting to it. What they're do what they're doing. We're the conversation has been that there needs to be a way to ensure that parents are aware of the policy. Um so this is a way to ensure that they can read that section of the policy, get the definition of it, understand what it says, link to the full policy if they wanted to, and in addition to that know that they have the option to opt out. So the way this polic And this has been the ongoing conversation is they're not consenting to anything. They're we're simply giving them the information to make sure that they are aware because that's been the concern of the board is just making sure that this that parents are aware this policy exists and that they have the option to opt out. So this in powers school they're going to read that if no if you would like to you can opt out of this and the is simply to say you read that you know you have the option to opt out.
So with that, there's more exploration, but I think that's where we could have deeper conversation, too, because in our upcoming um board meeting on the 24th, we're going to be hearing more about workforce housing during that meeting. It was good to hear from Dan that this might be a potential identified site. Could also be a potential site for some of the um community service type facilities that we're talking about that we would decide to just do ourselves. So um I think those are both deeper conversations. What was the other piece? Did he want us to explore any potential zoning changes here >> in this last recommendation? No, if we wanted to go that direction, >> microphone, >> uh, if you wanted to go into that direction, then we would have to look into the reszoning. So, the residential. >> Yeah, it it sounded like for Birchwood and Cherrywood that would be an uphill battle to have it reszoned as residential, right?
Good evening everyone. Thank you. Um, our seniors, we have Flavio Cisto going to Kane University. We have Garland Collins going to uh P Community of Oh, I apologize to William Patterson. Uh Adam Famid going to Ruckus, New Brunswick. Uh Matthew Linirez is actually playing at um Virginia Wesleyan uh University. Uh by the way, Flavio is also playing uh division 3. He's playing at Kane University. Um we have Hussein Mintas going to uh Montlair State. Parth, excuse me, Parth uh Mistri going to Drexler University. Jason Molina going to um the county community college and we have Aaron Nunes going to NGIT and Marco Rias going to Lincoln Tech. And our MVP is uh somebody who actually came in every day and put in the work, never complained, was actually a really good teammate. the definition of a a very coachable athlete uh and a very good teammate even though it was his first his first year playing volleyball.