We can learn about them. We can communicate with them, but they get to decide them. And so, um, this is gonna sound a little crass, but D and EPA could have said, "I'm sorry, that's not your lane, >> right? >> This is our lane, and we're not really inclined. We don't have the resources." This actually occurred the night before a government shutdown. Um, and so we got them here, but it was kind of like their last day on the job. Um, so there was just a weird coincidence, but that's how it happened. Um, and so they were kind enough to come, but they didn't have to. We couldn't make them. And so I think really through Michael um they were willing to do that um through I think his communication with him if I recall correctly. So um that was unique in in that particular instance.
That's what we talked about. That's what the feedback from board members were and that was what we had talked about in committee and what we had agreed to. >> But that wasn't my understanding that that that they're just they just know what the policy is and what it's defined as. It's that whether they're consenting to it or not. >> But their consent would be opting out. So if they did not want >> Right. So what would that look like? >> It says to inform the superintendent. So they would inform the superintendent by writing >> which is why we would provide the email >> check. >> We could do the or the B check box would be opted out. Okay. So that's >> that that's what I was saying. >> Okay. Just like for the library the curriculum materials, right? >> Exactly. >> Okay. So you don't want your student to be photographed things like that.
So, >> correct. So land lease development is probably not worth pursuing. Is that is that the analysis? >> I think not that it's not worth pursuing, just that it may be a longer process because that is not how the city of San Jose has designated that property use and uh in their larger general plan. So we would be looking at requesting from them to amend their plan for us to make a change. Um, that's why he was recommending we work within the PQP qualifiers. >> Okay. >> Now, with the district office property, as you see on the listing and the chart, there's a lot more variety. >> It's just a matter of market timing, I think, and, you know, the the clientele being ready for that. Um what we keep hearing um from those that have come through the facility and we heard it again from Dan tonight is just the complications of retrofitting that building for whatever service the tenant would want to deliver.
And our MVP is Marco Rivas. Next up, coach Barakovich softball. I hope you better talk. >> Yeah, much better. >> So, I want to start off by congratulating all of the senior athletes on your seasons and I wish you the best of luck on all of your future endeavors. Our softball team this year finished with a winning record of 14 and 10. Our seniors are Isabella Ro, Stephente, Jordan, Sydney Ree, and Josie Zagorski. Our softball MVC is a four-year varsity player, two-year captain going on to continue her softball career TCJ. And we are also very proud to share that she is our validictorian. All right, Coach West outdoor track. >> Yeah. Yeah, I'm sure he did. >> All right. So, for outdoor track, uh I'm just covering for coach Pontis. As uh Coach Swisser mentioned, he was at a meet today. Um as you know, for those who don't know, track does not stop ever.
Um but it's another example um just to bring it back to sort of the general theme here of of just sort of communication and um everyone having access to a knowledge of the same information. so that the policy makers, the decision makers, whoever they may be in whichever board they may sit on is well informed. >> Yeah, I I appreciate that. And I think you know just getting some uh details around what the e you know what these what's it within the jurisdiction of some of these agencies can be very confusing I think for a lot of folks even like watching here and even even professionals who do this all the time. So I appreciate that clarification. Um yeah, I think those were the only things I had questions on. I think that and uh just getting an idea of the timing and I maybe not be remembering things, you know, uh literally.
You check all the things that you don't want. Right. Okay. So, my apologies >> that there will be a box that is to opt in or opt out. >> Oh, no. To opt out. >> No, to opt out. >> To only opt out. >> Okay. It will be a check box to only opt out. >> Go ahead. >> Okay. My my issue with this when it is an opt out, which look a parent does have a right to opt out. I want to ensure that where it says opt out, we are defining invasive physical exam and not expecting them to read a policy. >> Did you get the language that I sent? Because that's Did you get the updated language? >> It's at the bottom of it. It doesn't mean they're going to look at it. If you're going to opt out, why can't the box just be opt out and I opt out of invas of an invasive physical exam on my minor child and define what an invasive physical exam?
So given those obstacles, I think um it does warrant us to be more creative about usage of that property andor land in terms of thinking about um other uh ways we would use it as a district potentially. >> Yeah, I agree. I mean, I'm supportive of exploring what it would take to update this to have it be available for like the performing arts center or for housing specifically. I think in that area, it's a lot of housing and you know, a lot of people need housing right now. And so that's why I'm most interested in that. And I also just wanted to add a caveat too. Um, for the other two sites, if we're not able to find a tenant within a year, I really think that we should go back and pivot and see what other things we can do and maybe even change designation on those, especially if it's not working, right?
So, the season is extremely long. Um, the boys track team consists of Thomas Bowman, Lewis Bernstein, uh, Max C Byron Escalot, Aiden Hussy, Man, Kyler Jones, Johan Leore, Vladimir Koslak, Carlos Paulino, Kyle Ramirez, Kaden Sasso, Michael Torres, Isaiah, Joe Vera, and Dominic Yang. Uh the boys record was uh 4- one. They placed second in the leagues. Um and our MVP, who's not here today because he was competing at uh the meet of champions, which is the last meet of the season. He has three state championships in two years for two sports for indoor and outdoor. I personally have coached him. He's an amazing jumper. It drives me crazy. But our MVP, unfortunately, like I said, is competing is Vladimir Kazlak. >> Coach Rivera, girls track. >> We threw Coach River into the fire as a first year teacher, as a head coach. She did a backup job.
So just getting some clarification on that previous issue be helpful as well. >> Certainly. >> Thank you. >> So and I had a question. One of the things that you mentioned was that um sort of after town hall is is done with you know the permitting process or whatever that there's a final determination made >> by um EOHLC about whether or not it goes forward. So, so I assume if we're talking specifically about the example of 10 to 60 main, so after the conservation commission process, they will re-review the whole application and see if it is still eligible or sort of like, you know, because if if there are things that have happened since the initial eligibility letter um and they become aware of things, could they then deny the project? Could they, you know, like I I'm I'm interested like what that might look like.
>> So, we had talked about that in committee and we had originally just had the definition, but when you read through the top. Um because there are specific reasons why you would need to so like under a some of the reasons are um defined. We felt like it would be easier if it was all the information was there. But we can put the definition at the top if you feel like that's more important. I think a definition needs to be near that opt out box so that we know without a shadow of a doubt that on that page where a parent is clicking opt out that they are going to see what the definition of an invasive physical exam is. >> Of course, >> I do this every day at work. We can't do anything without informed consent. So we need as a school system we should want to have informed consent from a parent and expecting them to read a policy.
Like we don't want the property sitting for like >> right >> so many years and we're not doing anything. So, wanted to just add that too. And since this property specifically has been sitting for a very long time, I think now is the time to look at um changing that designation to make it something different. >> Building on Qua's comment about sports facilities, can you guys educate me on So Birchwood I know has the soccer field and has that large playground and grass. Cherrywood I'm not as familiar with. Is there an opportunity to do both where like we might find a tenant but then we could also put things in place that would be of service to the community, a source of revenue and and carve that out? >> Yes. So that's up to us in terms of how we design the lease agreement and we definitely have that prerogative.
All right. Hi everyone. This is my first year coaching. Um, and from the very first practice, I knew my seniors were going to be a huge help to make this season as amazing as it was. Anything that I needed from these girls, they were there in an instant and ready to help in any way. Whether it was input on meetat rosters or just needing their honesty on what was working, what was not working, they always delivered. No hesitation, no complaints. My senior athletes were a key asset in making this season as successful as it was. We have two first team all county award winners, a school record breaker, a season full of personal records, a winning season record of three and two, and we had so much fun while doing it. So to my seniors, Rosanna Michaela, Ruth, Kim, Miracle, Lexi, Genesis, Val, and Nicole.
>> So, yes. Um no, great question. And keep in mind, they haven't seen it since they issued their letter on um excuse me, October 11th, 2024. So, a whole lot has happened since then. And so the thing they're going to look for most of all is compliance with the conditions they put in their eligibility letter um because the project changed quite a bit when it was here. And so the first thing that they're going to look at is are those changes within the scope of the conditions that we you know set in the very beginning. Um but they're also going to look at the project generally. um financial conditions in the world have changed since then and I you know there's probably other things they look at as well but ultimately they evaluate those things they I believe I I don't want to speak for them I've never been inside you know what um you know uh their their agency to see exactly how they do this um I believe that they communicate with sister agencies as well uh and get feedback you know um on what's going on with this, you know, for example, Mass D, where are you at with this?
I mean I don't know that parents are going to read all the policy right the fact of the matter is they are consenting to you know injection insertion. It's it's bothersome that a parent needs to be aware that this could potentially happen to their child in school. Yes. So, we'll put the definition at the top. >> That's why I asked like could we be provided with a checkbox? I think that it's really >> Yes, Steve. >> Superintendent Frey said yes. >> Got my email. I really think that it's really disheartening that we're expected to vote on a policy when we don't have the accompanying document to go with it to know how it's going to be carried out. So, essentially, we're voting on something and having no idea what it's going to look like. So, as if the board doesn't know, the parents aren't going to know.
We just need to find a tenant who's willing to allow for that. So, for example, um you know, we have an existing tenant who wanted full use of the property um based on the service they're providing. Uh they felt that was very important and had concern with public having access to the fields. >> Okay. Is that >> So, so it just varies >> for our exist like the Toyon and the Lane View campuses >> for current. >> Okay. So, because usually when we do our lease agreements, we do it for entire property, not just facilities. But that's to our discretion, as I said, and um I heard the priority that that would be our preference. We just have to find a tenant who's willing to still have those grounds be accessible in that way because they're also investing even on that land. So, for example, you've seen at Toyon, they they redid the playgrounds.
I would like to say thank you for everything. I'm so beyond lucky that I'm able to start my coaching career with such a hardworking, strong, and confident group. The rising seniors have some big shoes to fill. Before I finish, I would like to highlight one athlete in particular who went above and beyond this year. Our MVP is one of the hardest working athletes in Clifton. She truly understands what it takes to be great. She broke two school records more than once this season and was awarded first team all county and long jump. This is an athlete who not only our own Clifton athletes look up to, but track athletes across New Jersey do too. Her strong, enthusiastic energy was always contagious to the rest of the team. I never had to doubt her commitment and love for the sport. She truly is an inspiration for all growing athletes.
You know, that wouldn't surprise me at all to find out that they communicate with their sister agencies. And at the end, they issue a final determin, a final approval. Um, and that's what um allows the developer to go forward. So, what the zoning board issued is not the end. That's a step along the way. And the final approval comes from the state. um with all these things being considered and then they determine yes this is still um financially possible it's still constructable um and so on and so forth and here's your final approval then it comes back to us for building permits and things like that. >> Yeah. Is there any any way and it's probably not possible but is there any way that we can communicate to them prior to that final decision um just like a summary of where we stand with it as a community since that initial eligibility letter?
>> Did you receive the document that Lisa sent with the updated um definition because that is exactly what we're putting in P school with a check box next to it. >> Right. I saw that and I responded to the entire board two minutes after it. And I still think if you're going to attach that You need to explain what they're opting out to, not just put a definition. Checking this box ensures that your child will not receive an invasive physical exam in your school. >> Yes, we are doing that. So, >> but like I said, you know, for full transparency, it would have been nice for the board to be provided with what the document is. You were >> I can't vote. >> You were >> You have it. >> But with all due respect, Stephanie, we're we kind of have it, but the official >> what is going to be given and that was not provided.
That that's th that was their funds that they utilized to redo that work. Any other comments, thoughts? Okay. Okay. I feel we have what we need. >> Okay. All right. Thank you so much. And it is now 7:48 p.m.
I would like to say thank you and congratulations to Michaela Francisco for earning our MVP award. All right, rounding out the spring. Coach your dad all boys tennis. Save the best for last round here. Uh, thank you everyone for coming. I want to start by congratulating all the seniors on their accomplishments. Uh it's been an honor and a privilege to coach a lot of you in a variety of different sports. Wish you guys good luck. Nothing but the best in this next chapter of your lives. Uh boys tennis 8 and seven this year. One of our best years in a while. Um had a very strong freshman class come in. But really what held us together was the core of five seniors. Uh most of whom were four-year tennis players. showed up four years ago never picking up a tennis racket um but now leaving as veteran tennis players.