001Mrs. Clayton, >> Mrs. Friselle >> here, >> Miss Keller >> here, >> Mr. Manowski, >> Mr. Kitchen, Mr. >> Thank you, >> Mr. Cook >> here. >> Mr. Hoff >> here. >> Miss Ferraro >> Miss Ryan >> here. >> Okay. Please stand for the pledge of allegiance. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Okay, we have a presentation. Mr. Jeff Johnson of Father Time. Sir, you want to come up with your posy? >> Jeff, we were going to introduce you, but then we said you would be better suited to do that for everybody. >> That's right. board of education. Thanks so much for hosting us tonight. So you guys are
002familiar with Father about two years ago on something history or did my son assisted with us footage together and spirit of what we do. You guys been running alongside of us since 2005. Wonderful collaboration appears. So before I start highlight education. It's like talking and so it's a really rich kind of meeting. If you ever want to come You don't have to be a guy. They are help bring that together. So Before we start, I'm really um grateful and honored that when we started this in 2003 shut down, right? We started 2005 in 2003. Our mentors retired a few years ago. You probably heard of her name. I was running Jersey and I said all came out. We want my father's father and I experience So I am so grateful. So you mentioned Bobby live
003here tonight. I want to also thank our loyal supporters long. Last parents is still in operation.org executive director Edwards. She had her own mission statement. every unison with all of you starting. in the words of the remember fathers. activities which provide lasting memories for ourselves, our children, even our relationships with our children's possible protect. No man stands taller than reaching down to help a child. There's no words for all of this. It's amaz There's no other thing like this. Nowhere. And that's the most beautiful thing about it. One lady sent this man a email and 20 years later we're sitting here doing the same. We're all talking about it saying, "Wow." >> Oh my god. So, my name is Donald Aalano and I'm one of the founding members. And it was good for me at
004the time, you know, being connected with other dads. You know, my brother was in it. Uh, two of our good friends were in it, Dave and Sean, uh, Tony. So, we had a bunch of friends in it, and we all had young kids together. So being able to connect with guys like Jeff and Bob Stone and you know the older guys who are are older and more settled in and you know they knew more they had more kids. They've done it before. So to get like the the feel of what they were doing and how they did it was just great. Uh it was like a camaraderie of like you know hey we did this it didn't work. Don't try it. Move on to something else. So like the idea that a dad's group it
005wasn't a parent group. It wasn't, you know, mommy me class for the moms. It was something for the dads who want to be active in their kids' lives. >> We all have a lot of things in common. Whether we've been through a divorce, whether it's that some of the kids have problems, whether it's just sort of like you just need some place to go once in a while, everybody has all those same similar kind of situations at different times, but we all seem to be helping each other. And it's just that little few moments we get to talk sometimes that gets us through maybe a week, maybe two weeks, maybe a maybe a month of just getting relaxed so we can move on with stuff that we have. >> We the members of Father Time
006make time in our schedules to meet weekly because we value our important and privileged roles as fathers, father figures, and recognize that the time we have to enjoy and experience our children is finite. Being a father before I met these guys in my mentality was more about providing financially, making sure houses and that kind of stuff was met. After talking with everybody, I I've realized it's more than that. There has to be more physical uh time with the kids to make a difference. And uh the friendships I've made have lasted. They don't judge me. They never have and they welcome me back with open arms when I came back a couple months ago. It's it's I can call any one of them at any time and they'll do what they can to help me. >>
007I was a single father raising my daughter and this was a great support group over the years with different questions that come up. You know, my parents and parents were always there too, but it was a good outreach to bounce things off. >> It's just uh like a family to me, you know. And I learned a lot from it. I got to know my kids better. Now I can get to know my grandkids even better. What they're saying, what they mean. I learned from them all the time, you know, which is good, you know, and that's what made me a better man than I am years and years ago. It's all like a family, you know. I mean, we all help each other out and we do a lot of things for the kids. That's
008the fun part, you know, especially with the grandkids. >> But the fishing derby is always one of the best events that we have. You get families coming. It's not just from Kingsburg, but from anywhere. We don't care where they come from. There's And they come from a variety of towns in the area. And we make sure they just have a lot of fun. It's our second annual fall derby. It's the second year of our grant. We're obligated to do four to five community activities a year. This is our kickoff for the year. We're thrilled to be here. The response from this town has been like a dream. We commit to a path of growth as men and as dads. We work towards spending time with our kids. We plan enjoyable activities. We work on organizing
009our priorities since that's hard to do as a father or a mother today >> between work, self, and family. We support the welfare of other dads. We outreach dads. And we're always working towards deepening our relationship with our kids to keep them close to us. I can't believe we've been out on this beach probably 35 times over the 20 years. One of the nicest days. Okay, stay alert. If you're still fishing, we'll give you a prize. 20-year mark means a success rate that Jeff has definitely done something right here where we have had sponsorship throughout and um he's actually gotten other plans that have started because of this one. I am a former schoolboard member. It's a great program. It helps the dads that are in situations where they're separated, divorced, or whatever. Um, it's
010an outlet to remind us that why we are here and it's for the children. >> So, I bought some toy for decorations and I found some fish. I'm having so much fun. >> I I like fishing at the fishing derby because so I can get a lot of prizes and because I like making the sand castles. I went to father time for a really long time since I was little and it's a really fun thing. We go to the beach camp and just gives kids my age, your age, chances to have fun. This is my first year. I'm so excited about it and it's really exciting. All the sand castles and the kids and Jeff has been doing this, him and his guys for Father Time for so long. So, I'm excited to be a
011part of it. No matter how how rough the world is or your day is or your what's going on, instead of getting sad or depressed or worried about it, you've always got the anchor of the Father Time crew. And they've taught me to look for the silver lining. Just the the reassurances you get. And it's it's amazing how much one person can do. And then when you have a bunch of one persons doing stuff together, what you can do in unity, it's it multiplies. And it's just incredible how how much good a small group of five, six, seven regulars can do in the world is so impressive. Continue to stand tall while reaching down to help a child in the spirit of Tommy's love for community. >> My father-in-law was in and he come up
012with the statement, "No man stands taller than when reaching down to help a child." And that that's something that sticks, I think, with a lot of us. Imagine in a town where they know you're a father time member and they ask you when's the next event. They come running up to you. They just they want your full attention. They want you to, you know, put a worm on a hook form or help them fix a tent in one of the our, you know, our events. And it's just it's just amazing. And it just brings so much joy. I I I would never change ever. It's important to have an outlet to bounce information off, bounce questions off of, and the gentleman in Father Time really provide that aspect to me. It's it's it's almost like
013the quest of lifelong learning. There's always something new to learn. There's always a new wrinkle to being a dad, to being a parent, uh to serving the community, to helping others. It's just been a blessing and um I'm very lucky to have this organization as part of my life. I am no longer afraid to tell you how I feel. I'm no longer afraid to say if I'm sad or if I want to cry or if I'm happy. It's it's what we learned in these 20 years with each other. And there's many things in that room that never leaves that room. And that's why I'm here. >> We're moving forward with our lives. And I will say one thing, you guys are a great support unit. And I thank everyone. >> We thank you. >> Hey,
014we're brothers, man. Brothers, buddy. remember that. >> That's why we're here. >> The role of a father is a really prominent role in a family and in a society. And it's not always represented that way. Like dads are made to be buffoons on sitcoms or uh moms will be the first person that you go to when you have a question about a kid. And so I think one of the things that I carry is that you know many of our dads are single parent dads so they're doing it all. You know they're playing all roles from braiding hair to taking to dance recital to going fishing to whatever cooking. And so one of the things I think it carries with me is that dads are important. You know they're important people in a family. When
015you have a bunch of guys that you trust, affirming your strengths and your weaknesses as a dad or as a person, it allows you to kind of grow as a dad. So, I think I'm a lot more comfortable in the role of dad, as a result of this organization, as a result of the way our group has evolved and supported one another through our we call it our dad's journey. You know, it's a bond unlike any I've had. I mean, there's not one guy in that room who isn't either a great father, a great grandfather, or is just trying to be better. You're going to find a safe space here. You're going to find other dads that don't judge people because we're all imperfect dads. But we all are friends and and bring it here.
016And you'll be glad and you'll find you'll you'll find the reasons why it was good to stay in this organization. I could never explain them to you. Hello, this is Mayor George Hoff from the Burrow of Kingsburg and I wanted to reach out and say congratulations to Father Time for 20 years of service in Kingsburg. They do an amazing job with their events from the pictures with Santa, the fatherdaughter dance, the fishing derby, and their participation in our parades. All of which I've had the privilege of participating in myself with my children. The number one thing that Father Time does is they offer help and hope to parents who are struggling or who just need advice. So on behalf of the residents of Kingsburg, I wish Jeff and his crew another 20 years of service
017and 20 years of good luck to come. Congratulations and good luck. Ryan had to come to Fort Dylan. Hunter 21 years. First This is why I'd like to ask all members to stand up. Yeah. Any memories around a while? Edwards continue. Jeff about your retirement >> a little more. >> Real quick, one of my favorite photos that I can't talk my brother Mr. Hop. Uh, but it is with his son Shay. He weighs him in one hand and my fishing pole in the other. It sits right it sits right at my desk. It's one of my favorite photos. So, I thank you on behalf of the because my children I saw I raised Chase and fish himself. >> Wait a second. Mr. have told me some stories about I will not My son Louis here
018my neighbor. months here too many I think more I want to give thanks to all Father. He was never a bad met and some of my favorite participating was coming Saturday morning really play baseball wake up and I think it's wonderful and I love it from Thank you. He catches a kingish for a long time. One thing about amen. got deployed twice and I didn't mind going to his house every Saturday and say we Doesn't matter what it is. No questions. ideas around us. Wednesday night, thank you very much. Yeah. Right. All right, moving the meeting forward. We have the student uh representative reports from Bulier. We have Chase and Angelita Limkkey. Lammy >> Lammy, >> sorry. I'll get it right before before you graduate. Is it good, Mr. >> F? Last week, all the
019grades in Bulger Middle School finished the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment State tests for language arts, math, and science. The students all tried their very best to do well on them. Our softball and baseball teams have ended their regular season. The softball team had a playoff game today at home. During teacher appreciation week, our faculty and staff received travel mugs from the KA and the PTA set up a delicious lunch on for everyone. I'm sorry. We were very appreciative and would like to thank them. Tuesday, May 12th, Bulier held its annual spring concert. This year, this year's audience was treated to a presentation by the drama club. The students who participated did a very nice job. On Wednesday, May 13th, the eighth grade class went on their first of two class trips to Medieval Times.
020They were so enthusiastic as they waved their banners and cheered on the yellow night. Everyone said it was a great trip and they had such a good time. >> On Thursday, May 21st, Bulgers National Junior Honor Society will be going to St. John's Field to volunteer helping with the Jo Joseph Caruso School Students Field Day. Friday, May 22nd, Bulier will be hosting a Rockon Memorial Walk in honor of Mr. Flippo. Students and staff will have the opportunity to participate in a walk in an activity to remember her. A $2 donation will be collected for an art scholarship in Mr. Flipper's name. Friday, May 29th, the Buler band will be competing at Dory Park. We know they will have a fun time. On Saturday, May 30th, it will be time for the eighth grade students to
021attend the much anticipated Butterfield dance with all 100 students invited for an evening of music, fun, and good food provided by our PTA. Tuesday, June 2nd, will be the annual poetry slam that all eighth graders are going to participate in. They have been working very hard on their poems that they wrote this and this will be their chance to present them. Parents and the board of education are welcome to attend that morning. It will be held in the media center. >> Also, the evening of June 2nd at 6 p.m. there will be an the induction ceremony for the tri band students as well as music awards. The next trip eighth graders are looking forward to is the annual picnic at Oak Tree Lodge on Thursday, June 4th. As soon as they get off the bus,
022they will run to join their friends to participate in a variety of games such as basketball, volleyball, miniature golf, softball, soccer, and much, much more. And of course, have fun in the pool. All grades will be winding down the last month of the school year, working hard and staying focused as they look forward to the summer of 2026. We would like to extend a special thank you to the Kingsburg Board of Education for allowing us to make our presentations at each month's meeting. Thank you. >> Thank you, Mr. President. Just want to give up finance committee report. We met earlier this evening. Went over the bills list. Uh just two two points. Uh we want the service contracts that are going to be before the board of education today. And then also the resolution urging
023relief from the rising public school employee health care costs and asking our legislators and the governor to really intervene with this because it's going to be dire consequences if this continues and the path it's going. That is all. >> Thank you. We'll now open the meeting up to any questions and concerns related to the board agenda items only. Please come forward. State your name. See no one. We'll close that portion. We're going to enter say >> no. >> Uh sir, executive session. >> Be it resolved that in accordance with the provisions of the open public meetings act of education sh conduct a closed executive session pursuant to the personnel and legal exceptions prescribed by NJSA104-12 for the purpose of discussing legal. It is anticipated that the length of time of this executive session will be
02420 minutes and that action will not be taken in public after the executive session. Be it further resolved that the minutes of the executive session will be released when the need for confidentiality in accordance with NJSA10 col 4-12 no longer applies. >> I need a motion, please. >> Second. >> I'll second. >> All in favor? I please have a motion to come out of executive session. >> Kathy, all in favor? >> Oh, can we please have approval of the U minutes? >> We got a Ken. Then Judy >> Judy then roll call. Mrs. Clayton >> Mrs. Friselle >> M. Kellair Moran. >> Yes. >> Mr. Manowski. >> Yes. >> Mr. Cook. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hoff. >> I abstain. >> Miss Fura. >> Mr. R. >> Okay. >> Superintendent of schools recommends positive action on
025the following items. One, retirement. Two, resignation. Three, remployment of personnel administrators. Four, remployment of personnel nonprofessional. Five, leave of absence medical intermittence. Six, leave of absence expanded sick leave. Seven, coach advisor positions for the fall for Buler. Eight, coach and advisor positions for the fall for the high school. Nine, volunteers for Kingsburg High School. 10, Orton Gillahan comprehensive training. 11 or Gillan comprehension plus training. Also number 12 extended school year number 13 summer program substitutes for the district. >> Please get a motion. >> I'll make that motion. >> Please have a second. >> Sir, any questions? >> Questions? >> See none. >> Mrs. Clayton. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Yes, >> Miss Keller. >> Yes, >> Mr. Man. >> Yes. However, I accused myself on number two, number three, and the second name on number eight.
026>> Mr. Cook. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hoff. >> Yes. On number four, I abstain from name 16 down. On number eight, I on the fourth name down, I abstain. But the rest is yes. And thank you. Ferrar >> under general number 14 district HIV report 15 disposal of unusable outdated broken furniture and equipment 16 instate class trips 17 school bus evacuation drill >> please get a motion Sir, >> any questions? >> No questions. >> Mrs. Clayton, >> yes. >> Mrs. Friselle, >> yes. >> Mr. Cook, >> yes. >> Mr. Hoff, >> yes. Ferrar >> school business administrator board secretary report secretary's monthly certification for April 2026 certifies that no line item has been overextended in April 2026 and that sufficient funds are available to meet district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
027Payroll certifications for April 15th and April 30th. The superintendent of schools recommends positive action on the following items. One, receipt and acceptance of April 2026 board secretaries report. Two, approve appropriation transfers. Three, approve bills. Four, approve 2526 home instruction. Five, approve 2627 visiting nurse association. Six, approve agreement with Edenum digital curriculum solutions for 2627. Seven, approve 2627 school year added district tuition. Eight, approve 2526 school year out of district tuition. Nine, approve the acceptance of the New York Giants grant donation for $2,000. 10, approve food service management company, Mashios. 11. Approval of dental rates for the 2627 school year. 12. Approval of vision rates for the 2627 school year. 13. Receipt of proposals and award of contract for applied behavioral analysis and behavioral consultant services. RFP number 01-202627 for the 2627 school year awarded to
028progressive therapy. 14. Received a proposal and award of contract. Occupational therapy RFP02-202627 for the 2627 school year awarded to guarded state school staff. 15 receive a proposal on award of contract for physical therapy services RFP03-202627 2627 school year awarded to guard state school staffing 16 receipt of proposal and award of contract for nursing services RF RFP04-202627 27 school year awarded to ATC healthcare 17. Approve renewal with systems 3000 for 2627. 18. Approve service uh shared service contract 2627. 19. Approve uh public school accountant for 2627. 20. Approve uh 2627 attendance at the NJSBA workshop. 21. Approval of the following for 3B providers for 26 27 26 uh 22 approve health insurance consultant for 26 27 23 approve the agreement the advocate agreement for 2627 to provide consulting services for the district's food service program 24
029I'm going to take out uh in the minutes the amendment piece that says amendment two it should read approve the advocate agreement for 2627 That's also to provide consulting services for the district's facilities services program. Uh 25 approved resolution urging relief from rising public school employee healthcare costs. 26 approve NJSA certifications for 2627. >> May I please get a a motion? 10 seconds. >> Sure. >> Do we have any questions? >> Sir, >> Mrs. Pton. >> Yes, >> Mrs. Friselle. Number Mr. Uh yes. However, I refuse myself from 11 12 number 21 and on number 20 refused myself. >> Mr. Cook. >> Yes. And I also recuse myself from number 20. >> Mr. H. >> Yes. But on number 20, I refuse my name. The rest is yes. Thank you, >> Miss Ferraro. Ryan. >>
030All right, we'll now open up We'll now open up the meeting for any public comments or questions. Please come up and state your name. You guys have I guess I did not believe that I don't get what I So yesterday I'm not sure. She was like one outfit. This is the top of the detention. So mother are children that were told that knows tomorrow. I told you that come right. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> I don't know how we follow that. Let's take a moment. Sarah, sorry, but uh if there's anybody else, please step up and state your name and address. Seeing no one, we're going to close that portion of the meeting. We're going to entertain any new and old communications from board members. I think we're going to start with Patty this
031time. >> That was awesome. I didn't know a lot of obviously a very long time. >> I want to send the news. >> Okay. Moro, >> Miss Ryan, >> I have to Patt Thank you, Mr. >> Um, just to congratulate Mr. Tunny on his retirement. Um, good luck to Mr. Henry moving forward. Good luck to Jeff on his retirement and all he did with father time. And also, a student had came in my office. He's a former graduate. He graduated in 2021. He actually just got accepted into medical school. So he'll be attending in the fall in Florida. So his mother, they are selling the house and they are making their way to Florida. So he can finish you know what he started. So his name is Cruis. Sorry. >> Yeah. Yes. Yes. Graduated with
032um Yeah. >> Just want to say congratulations to Father Tine on their accomplishments since 2005. That's truly you don't hear too many or organizations that stay tried and true to their beliefs and has really made an impact as a whole, not to just this community but to other communities as well and hopefully they expand on that as the years come. Uh Mr. Tony, great luck on your retirement. You'll be truly missed. Uh Mr. Henry, you will also be very much missed. Good luck to the kids at prom. Don't get into too much trouble. Have some fun. And uh thank you. That is all for today. >> Thank youelcome, Kim. someone kind of bless Sure. >> I just want to thank you for coming tonight. I think that when parents come, they show not only their
033student, their children, but they also show the board how concerned and involved they are. And for you, I'm happy you were able to come. We don't respond necessarily, but we everybody said that. >> Sure. >> No, just I know you heard a lot of dates from the Buler students that were here. Unfortunately, the high school ones, there's so much going on, but we did ensure, but we'll double check that everything's on district calendar. So, when you're looking to see when things This is the time of year when everything amps up and Miss Smith and I were talking about there's something almost every night for like the next month or so. So, if you just want to look at the district calendar, you'll see all the things that are going on so you guys can see
034where everything is. >> Sure. >> Um I just want to thank Mr. Johnson and all the members of Father Time. Uh they run a great organization and my children and I have been the benefactors of of that whether it's getting to go to the fatherdaughter dance which we've been many times. We've been the fishing derby numerous times. Actually, unfortunately, nobody wanted to go with me this time. I really wish I gone across the street because I live three houses in from the bay to to just come over and support them because they really do an amazing job. Um one of m Mr. Tunny a great retirement u Mr. Henry. Um, I know I have to recuse myself on that. For those that don't know, my wife is now a teacher at Caruso. Um, but I
035can tell you how much she raves about the leadership. Um, both of the principal and the vice principal um, at that district. And so, um, you know, it's been said about vice principles. You want them to move on and become principal. And he's over the last three years, he's shown the growth and and what he needs to do to do that. And I wish him the best of luck. And I think he'll have a lot of success. Thank you. >> All right. Thank you. Uh, for the record, I love all principles and vice principles. I'm sorry I missed the meeting in April. Uh, again, I could not have been in two places at once. With that being said, I thank my fellow board members for passing a budget. Um, our our budget team did an
036amazing job given the S2 numbers, and I don't like S2. I don't think I've can say that as many times as I can. I'll even say it in the Macy's windows. S2 stinks. Um, I'd like to uh wish Mr. an outstanding retirement. I did speak to Mr. Henry. We are going to be loved in this father time. Again, one of my favorite pictures is with my nephew. Staff appreciation week. I call it staff appreciation year because again, they get to teach our children. So again, with that being said, Brooke had mentioned this gentleman that's going to med school. That's pretty cool, guys. The play, oh my god. Again, I can't sing in a shower and these individuals got up on stage and did such an amazing job. That's it's incredible. Spring sports, I owe everybody
037an apology because I didn't make a lot of the uh games that I wanted to. But again, with that being said, we did have some amazing moments. Tomorrow, the playoff game was canceled today due to the Heat, but they will play tomorrow at home. The spring concert was amazing. So, I happened to be standing next to uh Mrs. Hudson when she told Mr. Ferraro to hold my Gatorade and went without became the uh girls flag football coach of the year. So uh again our little town has a coach of the year in basketball. We have a coach of the year in flag football. So again and then we have a kid going to med school. We have someone going to um MIT. So our little town we're producing we're decent. And again it all comes
038from staff of the year not of the week. Um the key club members helped out huge this past weekend for the Barrow Kingsburg. We had our uh parade. Thank the board of ed board of education members who came and marched and the food truck festival on Saturday. Uh I believe the New York Knicks are going to win in six. With that being said, I take a motion to end the meeting. >> Thank you all for coming.