001All right, you're up, my friend. >> All right. According to the board of education bylaws 0151 reorganization meeting as the board secretary of the bod I'm calling the re reorganization meeting to order on Tuesday January 6 2026 at 700 p.m. at Boda High School cafeteria. Please stand for the flag salute to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, liberty and justice for all. Open public meeting announcement. The New Jersey open public meetings law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advanced notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed or acted upon in accordance with the pro provisions of this act. The Boro board of ed education
002has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof posted in the Boro Boro Hall communicated by letter to the record filed with the clerk of Boro Boro of Boda and posted on the Boda Board of Education website. Next item in the agenda is the reading the results of the election. Uh it was for three-year term for three seats held in November 4, 2025. The number of the polling places, three of them, district 1 and six was in Bodora Record Center, 162 West Main Street. District 2 and three was in located in Bodora High School, gym to Henry Celutin Place. District 4 and five Bixby School Maplewood and Fiser Avenues that the candidates and their votes are as follows. Italia Alvarez the total was received 1,374. Trina Olivo
003total was received 1,326 and Bin Naim 1,133 and Marco Navaro 747. According to the election results, Mrs. Idalia Alvarez, Mrs. Trina Rivera Olivo, and Mrs. Umbrein Naim were elected three-year term. Congratulation to all reelected board members and our newly elected board member. The next thing in the agenda is at the out of office. Okay. Yes. >> Yes. Yes. I think I please your name please. >> Idalos. I train >> do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and that I bear true faith and allegiance >> true faith and allegiance >> to the same and the governments established in United States and the state >> and the government established in the
004United States >> under the people. >> So help me God. >> God. >> I please say your name. I tridal Alas >> do solemnly swear or affirm >> that I possess the qualifications prescribed by law for this office me of member of a board of education >> that I possess the qualifications prescribed law the office of a member of the board of education >> and that I am not disqualified as voted person to RS19 column 4-1 >> that I am not disqualified as a border person to RS194-1. >> Nor disqualified due to conviction of a crime or offense listed in NJSA 18A 12-1 >> nor disqualified due to conviction of a crime listed in NJSA 12-1. and that I will faithfully impartially and justly perform all the duties to that office according to my best
005ability. And that I will faithfully and justify performing to the best. >> So help me God. Uh it's time for the roll call. Mrs. Alvarez. >> Mr. Alvarez, >> present. >> Mr. Chavez, >> present. >> Mrs. Cruz, >> present. >> Mr. Miranda. >> Mrs. Naim, >> present. Mrs. Olivo, >> Mr. Racket, >> Mrs. Salam, >> present. >> We have the quorum. >> And the next item is the code of ethics. According to the NJSA 18A, column 12-24.1, a school board member shall abide by the following code of ethics for school board members. A I will uphold and enforce all laws, rules and regulations of the state board of education and court orders pertaining to schools. Desire changes shall be brought about only through legal and ethical procedures. B. I will make decisions in terms of
006the educational welfare of children and I will seek to develop and maintain public schools that meet the individual needs of all children regardless of their ability, race, creed, sex or social standing. C. I will confine my board action to policym planning and appraisal and I will help to frame policies and plans only after the board has consulted those who will be affected by them. D. I will carry out my responsibility not to administer the schools but together with my fellow board members to see that they are wellrun. E I will recognize and authority rest with board of education and will make no personal promises nor take any private action that may compromise the board. F I will refuse to surrender my independent judgments to special interest or partisan political groups or to use the schools
007for personal gain or for the gain of friends. G. I will hold confidential all matters pertaining to the schools which if disclosed would needlessly injure individuals or the schools. In all other matters, I will provide accurate information and in concert with my fellow board members, interpret to the staff the desperations of the community for the school age. I will vote to appoint the best qualified personnel available after consideration of the recommendation of the chief administrative officer. I I will support and protect school personnel in proper performance of their duties. J. I will refer all complaints to the chief administrator officer and will act on the complaints at the public meetings only after failure of an administrative solution. Acknowledgement of receipts of the code of ethics will be signed by all board members. Please sign it
008which is in your package and return to our polic. And the next item is the election of the president. I would like to remind the procedure first. Uh bylaws 0152 board officers any member may place a member's name in nomination. A second is not required. Election for each office will be conducted by a vote when the nominations for that office are closed. The candidate receiving a majority vote of the members of the board present and constituting a quorum will be elected to office. So the floor is now open to receive nominations for the office of president of the Boro board of education. >> I would like to nominate Jose Chavez. >> I would second that. >> It doesn't need a second. >> I know, but it says it on the paper, so why not? Is
009there any other nominations? Uh hearing no additional nominations. The floor is now open to motion to close nom nominations. Motion by seconded by >> second. >> Is the record? All in favor? >> I. >> Any opposed? Okay. Now vote for the office president. I will call your name and you will say yes or no for the nominee for the Mr. Jose Chavez. Mrs. Alvarez. >> Mr. Alvarez. >> Yes. >> Mr. Chavez. >> Yes. >> Miss Cruz. >> Yes. >> Mr. Miranda. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Naim. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Olivo. >> Yes. >> Miss Racket. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Salam. >> Yes. >> Uh, Mr. Mr. Jose Chavez is hereby elected as president of the Bora Board of Education. Congratulations. >> Newly elected president assumes the chair. >> Take your name. >> I see. >>
010What are you feeling? >> Yeah. He doesn't hide. >> He doesn't need one. >> Yeah, right. is the one to sit with us. Sit the other side. >> No, >> thank you. Thank you. >> Well, guys, first of all, I want to thank my fellow board members. Um, this is an immense opportunity. Um, Mr. Miranda has set this bar extremely high and I will try my best to to keep going. We have a lot of work to do. So, Let's just get to it. >> Okay. Okay. just want to say and I wrote something because it is bittersweet and I definitely didn't advocate um and I'm a big believer that that you can't sit in the same place for too long and and often you have to see things differently for different areas so that
011you can come up with new ideas. Um, but I do want to sincerely thank let the board know that I've been I'm very grateful for your support and the confidence you have placed in me throughout my term as president. Uh, today I think it was five years. Uh, working alongside such a dedicated board and board members, administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and community partners has been inspiring and extremely rewarding. Together we have faced challenges, celebrated successes, and remain focused on what matters the most. Providing the best possible education for our students, the best facilities, the best parts, and and everything that we did, we try to do with our best intention and heart. I want to thank each and every one of you for your collaboration, your commitment, and your passion to our schools and our
012vision. Because yeah, that's right. It was a vision that we all culminated together. I am proud of the progress we've made together and I'm so deeply appreciative of the opportunity to contribute into this important work. Thank you for your encouragement and for your unwavering support in our missions. And you know comes a time in life when you have to somewhat give back to your family and your children and your wife and and keep a huh home very happy. So, I just want to give back and give a little more time and we don't know what the future holds, but I truly thank each and every one of you. You guys have been exceptional. I've watched many boards come and go, uh, many different elected officials and you're far the best I've seen. So, thank you
013everybody. >> Well, guys, let's continue with the meeting. Um, I open the floor for the nominations for vice president of the Boot Board of Education. I'd like to nominate Miss Rucket this >> any second. >> No. Any other nomination? >> Any other nom? >> Now we need to close the nominations. Moo. Motion and seconded by >> There are no further nominations. Is there a motion to close the floor? Motion >> second. >> All in favor? >> Any opposed? >> Roll call. >> Yes. Uh, Mrs. Alvarez. >> Yes. >> Mr. Alvarez. >> Yes. >> Mr. Chavez. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Cruz. >> Yes. >> Mr. Miranda. >> Yes. >> M. Nim. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Olivo. >> Yes. >> M. Ruckett. Yes, >> Mr. Song. >> Now, is there a motion to elect Mrs. BC Ruffet
014as vice president? >> Motion. >> Congratulations. >> Okay. Congratulations. >> Once he did the roll call, it's official. >> Okay. >> I thought he I thought we closed the >> nomination. All in favor? Perfect. Moving to resolution 8.11 which is for approvals of action item 81 through 810. Is there a motion to approve 811 >> motion? I do think that >> wait we need discussion on that 182. >> There is an issue on >> just a question. March 16th 2026 is a Monday. >> You know why? Well, I know that it's a Monday. >> Tuesday is >> St. Patrick's Day. Yeah. So, just making sure. I'm just making sure it's not a typo. >> Okay. >> I left that up to time with you. You're good. >> Just because there usually a lot of stuff
015going on at that time of year. So, if we could do it on that Monday night, >> I'm just making sure that's all. Thank you. >> Um, so you usually we have the third Tuesday. So, that's the one day. It's not the third Tuesday. And also there's a budget uh tentative approval needs to be done that week. So we cannot have the following with it should be that week. So instead of Tuesday that that Monday >> the Monday is >> uh the other one is not third Tuesday is the May 12th because May 15 is the certificate of staff renewals due. So it is the second Tuesday and in August always we had the last week and the last one is the October 27th. It's the fourth Tuesday because the we have the schoolboard association
016workshop convention in the 19th through 22nd uh that week. So we have to do the following week other than those four days all is in the third Tuesday. >> Thank you. So is there a motion to approve? >> Motion motion second. >> Second, Miss Rucket. >> Uh so >> one one thing is about the A10 >> it it is the delegate an alternate delegate we are uh appointing. If it's not going to be this time, maybe we can table that for now. >> I I would suggest you do a so you can learn the roles. >> So we have >> So then we table. >> So the motion's just going to be approve. >> 89. >> Table 810. >> So the same motion and the second. >> Wait. So 81 to 89. >> 810. Uh
01789. >> 89. >> So motion to move. >> Going to roll call. >> We don't need to go through for motion because if we didn't have data filled in on 810. So the motion. >> So it was Miranda for motion look for a second and I'm and there's a roll call. Any board discussion? >> All you know. Okay. >> All right. Roll call down. Mrs. Alvarez, >> yes. >> Mr. Alvarez, >> yes. >> Mrs. Cruz, >> yes. >> Mr. Miranda, >> yes. >> Mrs. Naim, >> yes. >> Mrs. Olivo, >> yes. >> Mrs. Salam. >> Miss Ruckett, >> yes. >> Mr. Chavis, >> yes. >> Recommendation before you finalize that vote. Miss Naim uh just sat there. I I would caution just to stay for both because she what familiarity may she possibly have. >>
018Um I sent the agenda in advance today. >> If you don't feel comfortable, you can abstain or >> know exact. So I'm just making a recommendation. >> It's her choice. I mean there's nothing wrong here or like detrimental to movement, but I like to make sure she's >> Yeah. I mean >> comfortable, >> you know, you're you're free to stay if you want, but these are generally routine >> uh you know standard resolutions that the board does at the reorg all the time. So whatever your comfort zone is um you know you can you can either abstain or or vote on them um or you don't have to vote on all stayain on circuit ones as well but they are all you know generally routine not general they are all routine resolutions that the board
019does at every >> yeah I have looked before because I have received in the email the agenda and it looks normal so I will go with it. Yes. Motion carried. Next on the agenda is old business item 91. Is there any old business the board would like to discuss? I do have one. Um during our last meeting I wanted to put on the table I think I actually not wanted to I put on the table u the renaming of our career technical building in somewhat shape or form and I don't have the right words but I thought if you know Kennedy was so uh uh that's where his heart and pride and soul was at and I wanted to make sure that this board can move forward. So I'd like to put a motion on
020the floor to name uh the career technical with the Damian Kennedy uh Career Technical Center um if that's a possibility. I know that we're using CTE as a acronym for what is usually called, but I think we could change it up. So, um, I I love to put that that motion on the floor. If anyone could move it, I'll appreciate you and and and your ideas, whatnot. >> We're good with motion. >> I'll second it. >> Okay. Motion, Mr. Miranda. Second, Mrs. Olivo. Roll call. Is there a roll call or is >> I do or do there's any further discussion on it and then we do a roll call. Any discussion? >> And are we okay with the the technical senator? I mean, I think it just a little better, but it could be. >>
021We we have to decide the name with this motion. Right now, >> we we really should. I mean, if you want to revisit it, clarify it at the next meeting. We've been adopted. We do that. But, um, >> yeah, you have to you do have to ultimately come down to the name of it. So, you know, you could have the Damian Kennedy Career Technical Education School is But that gets the whole >> career technical education CTE component of it in there. >> Okay. >> Um it's, you know, tech, it'll be shortened to whatever people can, >> but at least everything's on there. You guys, you know, you really should decide. >> That's what I said. the Kennedy Center. >> So what I thought initially in the last video was I said Kennedy Career Technical Center
022>> and you have to have the first you have I want his first name first name apparently. So it's part of the naming and I think people will start >> we have to differentiate. >> I just don't know how to fit Damian Kennedy in front of the building. >> I mean you can just you can technically call the Damian Kennedy CTE building but maybe for short people will just say Kennedy building. We could we could write it out, you know, the long way and then however get abbreviated, it'll get abbreviated. >> Denny, >> no, >> I guess personally. >> No, thank you, if you I guess the roll calls on the floor and whatever this vote goes, I do appreciate every single one of you. I I know that and I repeat it over and
023over again on first call and that was his that he had his heart settled on that that was a dream and that became a very quick reality because it's one it takes a long time to get first cream but we did it in two years so >> so we have to keep on it in the name of it also then >> but what if it what if it was like the the Damen Kennedy Center CTE building because the CTE building is what it is the Damen Kennedy Center CTE building >> I mean as long as we as long as we write it out and then we can abbreviate So, Mr. Kennedy, >> it could be >> you don't violate any uh regulations here. What would you think it should be? You're in the education man.
024>> I would suggest that maybe we wait and put this on at the next meeting and really kick this around a little bit. I mean, I I know we've spoke about this. Um, I mean to say it's an honor would be and to have something like that um >> for educator is something that I can't even comprehend at this moment. I know we spoke about it but I really rather uh maybe we meet with a committee after some committees are formed and >> get some insight. >> I think we should but we have to it's going to take a while. >> Yeah. Why don't we just do a motion and a resolution tonight to name the building after Damian. Perfect form resolution like I draft get wants to look at it >> which has some
025whereas clauses nice language in it and then we can nail down the exact name >> that works on the floor. >> All right. How you feel? >> Mr. Sess Mr. Alvarez. >> Yes. Mrs. Cruz. >> Yes. >> Mr. Miranda. >> Mr. Barrett. Mr. Moretta. It's just a time. Yeah. >> Mrs. Sn. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Solivo. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Salah. Miss Rackett. >> Yes. >> Mr. Chavez. >> Yes. >> Motion carried. Since we are in old business last time that this happened, I also said um in appreciation to Mr. Frank Miranda and his dedication. Um I believe these two gentlemen worked extremely hard to make all this happen. Um yes, we were there with them, but they spearheaded this whole thing. And I believe that we should name the welcoming rotunda on Figal Field
026the Frank Miranda Rotunda just for their purposes of just being there making sure that everything was done. The amount of work and effort that you put in this and obviously we are not compensed enough. um the dedication, the sleepless nights, the um not being with your family, it's very hard and it gets very heavy to for these two gentlemen, we saw them do the exact thing that we needed them to do. They were always two steps ahead of everything. And I would definitely want to put a motion to name the rotunda as the Frank Miranda ve. Can >> I ask a question? >> I I agree. I think Frank has done an amazing job with all of this. Um I just I wonder if this should also be tabled to know where does the name
027go? What does it look like? I mean, you enter under the name of the field. >> No, you're not. No. >> No. No. No. No. No. >> The tunnel is when you come in, it's it's the welcoming. It's a little welcoming plaza. >> I understand. But how? >> His name's not gonna go where Figo that's what I'm saying. Maybe we can discuss what that is. >> It could even be a brick. >> Okay. >> As long as the brick is on the >> Just a suggestion tonight. We can, you know, depending on how you want to do it, we'll obviously go through that, right? >> What I think is if we bring a motion, we should just bring the motion tonight to rename to to name it. to name the rotunda. Once the committees are
028filled, then we then elect and what they're going to do with them. >> Right. Correct. >> Are we going to call the rotunda or plaza? >> Again, we can we can hash that out later, right? As long as we name it under >> the motion on the table would be just to name the the rotund >> and then you can't accept the exact name of it. All that stuff, you know, the president committee, >> correct? >> Uh, and then we'll >> hash those things out. Then we would do superseding resolutions. Um, you know, preferably later this month or you know, whatever you guys decide on everything and it would be superseding resolution some details that should be in the minutes of the board. >> Yep. >> Roll call. >> So wait, he who second? >>
029Nobody. Nobody. confirmed your mode. >> Nobody confirmed your Nobody >> Olivo >> moved second. >> Yes. >> So I I put the motion second Trina. >> Right. Mrs. Alvarez. Mr. Alvarez. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Gl >> Yes. >> Mr. Miranda. >> Mrs. Na. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Oliva. >> Yes. Mr. Salom. >> Yes. >> Mr. Ruckett. >> Yes. >> Mr. Chavez. >> Yes. >> Motion carried. >> Congratulations, gentlemen, for the hard work and dedication you guys make. Thank you in much. >> Um, let's move forward. 10.1. Next on the agenda is new business. At items 10.1, is there any new business the board would like to discuss? No new business. Moving on to section 11.1, open the floor of hearing to the public. Is there a motion to open the floor to hearing of the
030public? Mr. Miranda, >> Mr. Oliva. >> Any board discussion? All in favor? >> I. >> They have five minutes. >> Okay. Is there any member? Is it this one? Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Is there any member of the public who would like to address the board? Speakers, please state name and street address. >> No address. Yes. Just state your name. >> Just state your name. >> You have five minutes. Sure. >> I guess it is okay. Five minutes is pretty generous. So, thank you. I've never gotten that. So, that's pretty generous. But this is Bagotto. You guys are wonderful. Um, I want to congratulate um, congratulations to Dalia Alvarez and Trina Olivia and on your reelection and a huge congratulations to Amarine Naim on her first election victory. What a powerful slate and an incredible
031night for BOD. I also want to take a special moment to recognize Frank Miranda, a leader who is truly genuine and authentic. His deep care for his town and its people is evident in everything he does. His encouragement, belief in others, and steady leadership were the driving force behind tonight's victory. Bagota witnessed something truly special this evening. Throughout this campaign, Bagota showed who we are. This community stood together across race, religion, and ethnicity and voted for leadership, experience, and vision. Bagota chose Amarine because of her proven leadership as principal of Crescent Academy and her unwavering commitment to education. Her impressive credentials include a master's degree in finance to support strong fiscal stewardship, a degree in childhood education, and meaningful work with the Bergen County Department of Special Education serving students with special abilities. Tonight, Bagota
032celebrated unity over division and progress over prejudice. This January during Muslim Heritage Month, Bagota made history by electing its first Muslim member to the board of education. In Islam, the very first revelation was zikra, which means read. Education is sacred and teachers and those who serve educational institutions are held in the highest regard. The world's first university, the University of Alarowine, was founded in 859 AD by a Muslim woman, Fatima Alihiri in FZ, Morocco. It remains the oldest existing institution still granting degrees today, recognized by the Guinness World Records. This legacy reminds us all, whether you're Muslim or non-Muslim alike, of the transformative power of education and its role in shaping future generations. This moment is about more than one victory. It is about the power of education, inclusion, and community. and Bagota, tonight you
033honored that past, embraced the present, and invested in the future of our children. Serving as a board of education trustee is a blessing, a privilege, and a responsibility. And we thank all of you for your commitment and service to Bota. Congratulations to all BOD. You did it. Thank you. >> Anyone else? Nadia. >> Yep. Hi, good evening everyone. This is Nadia Hussein from Tina. You're near right next door. Uh I'm calling to congratulate my friend Amber Naimm. Amber, congratulations and congratulations to all the uh all who all those who were victorious. Just wanted to share a little bit of information about Amber. Amber and I have been friends and colleagues for the past 12 years. She and I were both teachers in a program in our mosque. And what I admire about Amber was her
034dedication and her commitment to our students, her accountability, fairness, and a belief that every student should have access to a strong, safe, and highquality education. I will forever remember those days at Darla Islam Amber for it was just you and me. Uh on behalf of everyone who believes in public education and communitydriven leadership, we are proud of you, your Boda Board of Education, all of your members for the hard work you do and for the diversity that you guys reflect. Thank you all for everything. Take care. >> Thank you very much. >> Anyone else? Anybody on? Is there a motion to close hearing of the puff? >> Motion. Mrs. Ruckett. >> Second. Mr. Miranda. Any discussion? >> All in favor? >> Any opposed? Motion to adjurnn. >> Motion Cruz. >> Second. >> Alvarez. >> All
035in favor? >> I. >> Gentlemen, ladies and gentlemen, have a great night. Thank you for coming. Um, >> congratulations. Congratulations to everyone.