00105. Would you please stand and join me in the pledge of allegiance? effective September 1, 1991. Chapter 9 of the laws of 1991 requires that we inform persons other than students who attend meetings within a school of the proper procedure to evacuate a building in an orderly and timely manner in the event of a fire emergency. If you must evacuate this room because of an emergency, please use the west exit doors. Walk quickly to the safety stations, the football and/or west parking field. Further instructions will be given at the safety stations at the designated time. Public comment portion of the meeting will be limited to residents, business owners, or employees of the Baldwin School District and is limited to 30 minutes or a maximum of three minutes per person. Okay. The board of education accepts
002the minutes for the May 7th, 2025 board meeting as detailed in the Friday mailing. So moved. Moved by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mrs. Dresca. All those in favor? I. Thank you. The board of education acknowledges receipt of the treasurer's report for the month ending April 30th, 2025 as detailed in the Friday mailing. So moved by Mrs. Green, seconded by Mrs. KS. All those in favor? I I now I'm going to turn the meeting over to Dr. Cammy, the superintendent of schools. Good evening, everyone. A little lackluster, but that's okay. Um, so tonight is a very special night, but before we get on for the main reason why you all are here, um, I want to just share with you some of the accomplishments in our district over the last month. So, we have had a
003very busy month of May. It is always a busy month, but it is particularly um, exciting and busy. Uh, this year we uh, had a new program both at our middle school and high school. um at the high school called Bridges and Barriers Confronting the Intersection of Racism and Anti-Semitism. Um, we had a really incredible uh morning with uh a speaker from University of South Carolina who spoke with our high school students, our ninth graders um about the parallel between um the history of racism in the country um and the history of anti-semitism um in the world. Um it was um enlightening uh depressing um but a really important message for um our young people to hear particularly where we are right now. And our eighth grade students had an incredible opportunity um to go
004to the center for Jewish history in the city um to see um the Anne Frank exhibit. Um so it is um it it was an eyeopening um exceptional um experience for our students. I know the board will talk about the varsity sports award um uh awards uh dinner. Uh we had our ribbon cutting for the high school wellness center. Um it was a great event that should be opening by the middle of August. Uh so that gives Baldwin two wellness centers. one at the middle school that serves um emotional wellness and academic wellness for all of our students and families K through 12 in Baldwin and now the high school that has a wellness center that will be for medical wellness and emotional wellness. Um I can share with you that I was a meet
005at a meeting with superintendent who were um wondering how they can get one wellness center um and Baldwin has two. So that is something for Baldwin to be proud of um and it does not cost the district anything. Um we had an exhibit u mindfulness through the art um that was uh put together by Dr. Gabby Franza and the high school. Uh we had people from the courouses from Nassau County and Suffach County. Um we had law clerks, we had judges, we had lawyers um who were here to see the absolute beautiful artwork. Um, and I can tell you I can tell what good artwork looks like because I know what really bad artwork looks like because that is what I can do. Really, really bad artwork. Um, stunning. Like simply stunning. And so in
006the courouses in Nassau County and Suffach County, um the artwork of our Baldwin students are in the family courts so that as people are going through what is always um some trying moments, um they can have some mindfulness experiences um with the artwork displayed by our Baldwin students. Um we had our in recognition of excellence dinner um which was also um incredible. I'm sure the board will talk to you about that. Um schoolto career uh exhibit that we had where our students who um have been working in internships and doing capstone programs had an opportunity to share that work um with kind of a jury of adults that graded um their work on a rubric um to really put together the experience with the curricular work. Um you have you have not lived until you
007have heard our kids speak publicly. They are just phenomenal. Um the victory games students in our 811 program went to Mitchell Field. Um they all won by the way. Um they were fabulous. They had a great day. The weather was fabulous. Um we have uh three schools that have earned the designation of No Place for Hate by the Anti-Defamation League. The high school has earned a gold designation and Plaza school and middle school have also been designated. Um Plaza hosted their No Place for Hate legacy trunk event um which uh looked at all of the artifacts for K to4 um in their their um in their trunk. We've been in Newsweek, News Day, News12, WPIX over the last month. Meadow had their military appreciation day um also where they raised $1324 um to build homes
008for heroes. Um fabulous. Uh to date they've successfully collected over 90,000 um bottles and cans raising almost $5,000. Um we had our in recognition of excellence ceremony. Fabulous. Meadow problem solvers. middle problem solvers went to the international competition and came in third place internationally. So we congratulate them. Um and the last thing that I want to report on um for this report um our Hello Neighbor um take two. So we've done Hello Neighbor in all of our elementary schools. We start all over again with Brookside which was scheduled for tomorrow. Um it's going to be postponed for another week. Um, if you have not had an opportunity, visit any one of our elementary schools. Um, the Hello Neighbor project is on display as a living museum um, on the gates of all of our elementary
009schools. Um, fabulous. Thank you. Do you want to just go right into the next thing? Why don't you go right up to the You can come up. Okay. So, um, well, it's first retirees, so I'll do your thing. Okay. So, um, tonight we have, which is obviously why you're all here. Um it's it is one of two really really wonderful evenings that we have at our board meeting. Um tonight is where we celebrate the retirees and um the uh teachers who and administrators and anyone receiving tenure. Um I want to share with you um last week I was privileged to um to have a retirement party under duress but I still said okay. Um, and two videos were submitted. Um, one from my fifth grade teacher. Yes. See, nobody like that's a good thing. I
010feel better now because when when people saw it was a fifth grade teacher, I think they had me going into the nursing home the next day. Um but my fifth grade well him and you know um and also um a student who I had um when I taught back in the 1980s and um it was a really interesting kind of sandwich moment. Um but I bring it up because tonight is kind of a celebration of exactly that. Um when you are working in the field of education um yes we deliver content we engage in interesting learning experiences but at the core of everything we do when 40 years have passed when 50 years have passed when 30 years have passed um what is really left behind are the relationships that um you build with your
011students um the relationships that you build with your teachers um and in essence tonight is really a celebration of those relationships Um so for those of us who are retiring, we get to look in the rearview mirror um and see all the people who um have crossed our paths over a certain number of years. And for our teachers and and administrators um teaching assistants who are receiving tenure, um it really is the start of that exact experience. Um so it is a wonderful night. You will love it. Um and with that, I'm going to hand it over to Mrs. O'Hagen who is going to um start with the retirees. First retiree that I'm going to call up is uh from the middle school, Sandra Gomez. And I would like her supervisor, Dr. Erica Taylor, to
012come up as well. Miss Sandra Gomez has devoted 21 years of service as a school monitor within the Baldwin Union Free School District, offering steadfast support and care to generations of students. And whereas Miss Gomez is to be commended for her commitment to the well-being and safety of our middle school community, the Board of Education and District Administration extend our heartfelt gratitude to Miss Sandra Gomez for her many years of service. The countless ways she supported our students. Her time at Baldwin Middle School will always be remembered. Yes. The next retiree I would like to call up is Judy Valente Judy. Mrs. Judy Valente has faithfully served the Baldwin Union Free School District since 2003 with warmth, care, and unwavering dedication. And whereas Mrs. Valente has been a beloved presence at Baldwin Middle School, where
013she has stood out as a devoted teacher aid whose contributions have touched countless lives, especially those of our students with disabilities whom she has supported with extraordinary patience and heart. And whereas Mrs. Valente has always shown deep sensitivity to the individual needs of every student, inspiring them to strive for their best. Her remarkable qualities, responsibility, reliability, and steadfast dedication have made her an irreplaceable member of the Baldwin Middle School family. And whereas Mrs. Valente embodies the very spirit of what it means to be a pareducator. Passionate, compassionate, and tireless in her advocacy for children. Her integrity and heartfelt commitment to helping our most vulnerable learners grow have earned her the respect, admiration, and love students, families, and colleagues alike. The board of education and district administration offer our deepest appreciation and affection to Mrs. Judy
014Valente for her many years of dedicated service, thanking her for the joy, passion, and excellence she brought into our classrooms and hearts and wishing her happy days and memories made with her husband Tom and family along with her beautiful granddaughter. This Okay, one more from middle school. This is Martha Graalansky. Mrs. Martha Krobalansky has lovingly served the Baldwin Union Free School District since 2000, showing unwavering dedication, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to both education and the Baldwin community. And whereas Mrs. Scarbalinski has served as a beloved Spanish teacher and a cherished member of the foreign language department, leaving a lasting impact on the hearts and minds of countless students and colleagues through her inspiring teaching and nurturing presence. And whereas Mrs. Cropolinsky possesses the admirable qualities of responsibility, reliability, dedication, and ambition. Her traits have
015not only enriched our classrooms, but also have made her a trusted and respected figure throughout the district. And whereas beyond her classroom excellence, Mrs. Scaralinsky has contributed wholeheartedly to the broader school community, selflessly giving her time to the multicultural committee, Stamp It Forward, an eighth grade awards committee, and the moving up ceremony. Her presence at student games and events demonstrates the deep care she holds for her students and her belief in building meaningful relationships outside the classroom. And whereas Mrs. Scarbalonsky has brought language to life for her students through engaging realworld lessons that have sparked curiosity, built confidence, and created unforgettable learning experiences. And whereas Mrs. Carpalinsky is the very embodiment of an educator who teaches not just content, but also character, devoting her career to helping the youth of Baldwin thrive both academically and
016personally. The board of education and district administration wish to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Mrs. Martha Krevalky for her extraordinary service, boundless dedication, and the profound difference she has made in the lives of so many. Her legacy of love, learning, and leadership will continue to inspire all those who have had the privilege to know her. And now I would like to call up the next retiree, Mr. Ronald Ventura and his supervisor, Dr. Neil Ta. Whereas Mr. Ronald Ventura has dedicated 34 years to public education, including 29 years of exemplary service as a social studies teacher at Baldwin High School. distinguish himself distinguishing himself not only as an educator but as mentor colleague and friend to students and staff alike and whereas Mr. Ventura has gone above and beyond in fostering a vibrant school community, engaging
017students in thought-provoking classroom discussions, offering consistent support through afterchool extra help and club participation, and actively contributing to activities such as sports night, field hockey, and the girls lacrosse program. And whereas Mr. Ventura's care, empathy, and unwavering commitment to excellence have made him a trusted mentor to colleagues and a model educator, often being the first to arrive and last to leave, setting the standard for professionalism and passion in education. And whereas Mr. Ventura has been the heart and soul of the social studies department, earning the admiration and respect of both staff and students and cultivating a classroom environment where history comes to life and learning is deeply valued. And whereas Mr. Ventur's profound influence has extended far beyond his classroom, he has inspired generations of Baldwin students and played a pivotal role in developing future
018social studies educators. His leadership, particularly in elevating the girls lacrosse program from a club to a competitive varsity sport, exemplifies his dedication to student growth and empowerment. And whereas Mr. Ventura has served with distinction as a social studies teacher within the Baldwin School District, the board of education and district administration extends its deepest gratitude for his decades of outstanding service. His legacy is enduring and his presence will be profoundly missed. Stick around. Stick around. The next retiree is Scott Barretts. Whereas Mr. Scott Perez has dedicated 39 years to public education, including 26 years of exemplary service as a technology teacher at Baldwin High School, where he has distinguished himself as skilled educator, dedicated mentor, supportive colleague, and valued friend to the entire school community. And whereas Mr. Parrots has served with unwavering commitment in supporting
019Baldwin's student and drama productions, bringing to life countless performances, musicals, ceremonies, and school events through his expertise in sound, lighting, stage craft, and design, consistently upholding a standard of excellence on generations of students and audiences alike. And whereas Mr. has empowered his students with essential woodworking and carpentry skills, not only fostering technical mastery, but also instilling pride and purpose by involving them in realworld projects, including the construction of lifeguard storage boxes for Jones Beach and customdesigned benches for our learning collaboratory and annual projects for Brookside Elementary School. And whereas Mr. Peritz has been a passionate advocate for high quality cutting edge technology in our performance and learning spaces, thus preparing them for success in both higher education and the modern workforce. And whereas Scott's creativity and craftsmanship have brought school productions to light in powerful
020and unforgettable ways, transforming bare stages into immersive sets and turning ideas into tangible realities that have elevated the entire performing arts experience at Baldwin High School. The board of education and district administration expresses its deepest appreciation for his outstanding service to the Baldwin School District. His contributions have been profound and his presence will be deeply missed. I'm going to give my voice a rest and call up my trusty vice president Pamela Green to do the next field. Good evening everyone and congratulations. I would like to call up retiree Phyllis Mingo and I'll have Dr. Sheila Jefferson Isaac as our supervisor come up. Okay. Well, you can stand for the next one. I would like to call up our retiree Mark Mosy. Mark Mosie has served the Baldwin School District as lunch monitor at Linux Elementary
021School for 25 years. And whereas in his vital role, he consistently ensured the safety, supervision, and well-being of students during lunchtime and recess, maintaining a positive and orderly environment. And whereas he provided consistent support to students and staff across multiple school years, becoming a familiar and dependable presence for generations of Baldwin students. And whereas his longstanding service reflects his commitment to the Baldwin community community and the important role of lunch monitors in supporting a positive school climate. The board of education and district administration thank and commend him for his outstanding service and commitment to the district and wish him a happy and healthy retirement. Okay, I would like to call up retiree Laura Kelly and her supervisor Dr. Shereice Young. Laura Kelly has served the Baldwin Union Free School District as a teacher aid for
022the past 20 years. And whereas she has supported students with disabilities in various academic settings ranging from general education to self-contained classrooms at middle school. And whereas she has worked collaboratively with staff members and has been described as reliable, nurturing, courteous, and a competent member of the school community. And whereas her work ethic and dedication to supporting students needs allowed all students to be active participants in all school related activities. And whereas she will be missed by her colleagues, friends, and the Baldwin family, the board of education and district administration wish to express their gratitude for Laura's years of dedicated service and wish her a healthy and happy retirement. I would like to call up retirey Andrew Nadian, supervisor Andre Pillo. Andrew Nadian has been part of the Baldwin community as a music teacher beginning
023in October of 1994 through June of 2025, working at Brookside, Lennox, Meadow, Milbour, Schubert, and Plaza elementary schools. Wow. bringing the entire learning community together through creativity and the love of music. And whereas the accumulated 73 written combinations through his fine arts career creating the kinds of legendary concerts that had audience audiences lining up hours before the performance. And whereas he has fostered a gentle, kind, and nurturing creative space for students to find their musical voice. And whereas he provided the foundational musical experience for tens of thousands of students, many of which became the highest level performers in the department. And whereas Plaza Elementary, where he spent the last 20 plus years, will carry on a culture of musical excellence initiated and propelled by him through dedication and passion. The board of education and district
024administration wish to express their gratitude and wish Andre Andrew, sorry, I'm thinking of you. You're not retiring yet. A long, happy, and healthy retirement with family and friends. Congratulations. I would like to call up retiree Susan Stein. and her supervisor, Latrice Finny. Susan Stein has been part of the Baldwin community as a lunch monitor at Steel Elementary School for the past 16 years. And whereas she always counted herself as a consistent team member in each class she blessed with her presence. And whereas she impacted impacted the trajectory of students lives by giving them her undivided attention and love. And whereas she demonstrated endless selflessness when supervising students. And whereas Steel Elementary will forever miss her dedication to children and her presence during lunch and recess on each school day. The board of education and district
025administration wish to express their gratitude and wish Susan a long, happy, and healthy retirement with family and friends. I would like to call up retirey Mary and her supervisor Anthony McNella. Okay. Okay. Mary Erdle has been dedicated and exemplaryformational technology aid serving the Baldwin Union Free School District since 1999 supporting administrators, teachers, staff, and students with professionalism and expertise. And whereas Miss Erdle has consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic and a deep commitment to ensuring that technology systems run smoothly and efficiently, enabling teaching and learning to thrive without disruption. And whereas she played a critical role during the CO 19 pandemic, providing unwavering support to teachers and staff as the district rapidly transition to remote instruction, ensuring that digital learning tools were accessible, functional, and effectively integrated into teaching practices. And whereas she worked collaboratively
026with district administrators, faculty, staff, and students to provide timely, effective technical support and has played a critical role in the implementation, ma maintenance, and improvement of district-wide technology initiatives. And whereas her contributions have enhanced the technological infrastructure of the district, improved user experience across schools, and supported the integration of technology into classrooms and and administrative operations alike. The board of education and district administration wish to express their sincere gratitude for her 25 years of exceptional service and wish her retirement filled with joy, relaxation, family, and well-earned rest. Congratulations Our next I'd like to call up our next retiree Dr. Michelle Gallup and her supervisor Dr. Sherry Cammy. Whereas Michelle Gallow has been a member of the Baldwin family for 23 years. And whereas Dr. Gallo has served in the capacity of teacher in Nassau Boseis's
027assistant principal in Garden City, assistant director, director, and most recently assistant superintendent for human resources in Baldwin. And whereas Dr. Gallow has served children with special needs with care, kindness and compassion and adults with warmth, respect and empathy. And whereas when COVID hit, Dr. Galla was a brilliant colleague with her Baldwin family aka cabinet in assuring the safe return of all staff and students, genius in her problem solving skills, compassionate but firm, ensuring a smooth transition for students and a co-s survivor of one of the most difficult times in the history of education. And whereas Dr. Gallow is a master organizer and technology buff successfully digitizing the office of human resources and where Dr. Gallow has a steadfast poker face loves Atlantic City craps garage sales all types of music love taking trips on the
028boat with her dad trips to Florida with her mom playing pickle ball although we think she should take up swimming instead. It's an inside joke. She hurt her foot. Going out to dinner enjoying a martini or two and is a member of the sailors, a gang of 26. And whereas Dr. Gallow has a new man in her life who makes her very happy, living life to its fullest with new adventures and serving as roadie with Dan and the band. And he's very shy. And whereas Dr. Gallow is a woman of strength, integrity, and with a great sense of humor. A great friend, colleague, confident, negotiator, and consiliator, and still Rico's mom, and maybe a new puppy on the way. The board of education, cabinet, and her Baldwin family will miss her laughter, warmth, strength, and
029work ethic, but wish her all the best in her new journey with much love and affection. You Our final retiree for the evening is our superintendent Dr. Sher Cammy. Whereas Dr. Sherie Elcammy took on the role of superintendent of schools for the Baldwin School District 11 years ago and immediately set out to transform the district into a model of future focused learning. And whereas Dr. Cammy used her formidable intelligence, her passion, and her extraordinary work ethic to build a culture in the district that emphasized both excellence and equity. And whereas Dr. Cammy built a team of teachers, administrators, and board members who shared her vision and brought it to fruition over time, thereby solidifying the changes through a multi-level buyin. And whereas Dr. Cammy broadened the profile of the Baldwin schools through her leadership in
030AASA as well as facilitating coverage of the district in all forms of media locally and nationally. And whereas Dr. Cammy created a high standard that resulted in a 99% graduation rate as well as a zero difference in the performance of students across ethnicities, gender, and economic strata and varied abilities. And whereas we are deeply grateful for the multiple legacies that Dr. Cammy has left us. legacies that include the innovative program she introduced, the insistence on bringing only the best candidates into the Baldwin family, and the training and guidance that has enabled everyone to continue to grow. The board of education and district administration wishes Dr. Cammy a future of relaxing and enjoying time with her husband, Stu, and her children, Ellie and Max, as well as their new spouses, Seth and Jill. We look forward
031to watching with pride and affection as she likely will find a way to soar to new heights of leadership and innovation within the world of education. We celebrate Dr. Cammy and wish her happiness in her future travels and fulfilling adventures in the next stage of her professional life. It is with heartfelt gratitude on the part of the Baldwin school system and Baldwin community. Thank you. quieter. So, um before we get to tenure, just two housekeeping. Um when we are done with um the the folks getting tenure, um we're going to do one thing on the agenda that I ask you to stay for. We're going to jump the P because we have two people on the P that are here tonight. Um and then we're going to take a break and there's lots of really
032really unhealthy food filled with sugar in the uh in the common. So um so with that um it's the time where we get to um introduce our newly tenured staff um and we will do that on um the P. So I would like to bring up Miss Dr. Sheila Jefferson Isaac along with Joanne Eterno. I'll leave this up here. Good evening. Um, as Dr. Cammy shared, I'm Dr. Michelle Jefferson Isaac and although I'm the principal at Lennox as a friend of B of Brookside I am honored to recognize the tenure of Miss Joanne Eterno on behalf of Amory Amarie shared it is a privilege to recognize the tenure of a valued colleague at Brookside School Miss Joanne Eterno Joanne is a teaching assistant who joined Brookside in 2021. She came with many years experience as
033a lead teacher at a preschool and before that a literacy specialist for St. John's Education Center. Joannne's role in supporting both students and staff is an asset to Brookside. She works with students in various classes and provides targeted instruction in reading and math. She also actively participates in co-planning with teachers, analyzing data, and bringing her exper expertise in literacy to best support students with diverse learning needs. She serves as a teacher in charge during lunch, assist with dismissal of our active care programs, and is a member of our safety school team. When asked about what inspires her, she shared, "Seeing the growth of children over time, specifically the bravery and grit of students newly arrived to the country, not knowing a word of English, and watching them at first shy and terrified to happy, thriving
034Brookside scholars. Joanne loves being an educator, especially as a TA at Brookside, where she works in all classrooms, knows every child, and is part of their school day. Joanne is celebrated by her daughters, Julia and Lauren, at home, and her husband, John, who is here this evening. Congratulations, Joanne, on receiving tenure this evening. And thank you for being part of the Brooksai team. Congratulations. So, everyone that receives tenure tonight is receiving a book. It's called on the art of teaching and it's written by Horus man who is who is widely considered the father of education. And so they write in here on the art of teaching. Horus man is perhaps the greatest name in the history of American education. In 1837, after a career in law and politics, he began what was to be a
03512-year term presiding over the Massachusetts Board of Education, the first in the country. In 1840, as part of his fourth annual report of the Board of Education, Nan wrote on the art of teaching. Its message on the qualifications essential for those undertaking momentous task of working with children has lived on as a timeless and inspiring appeal to some of our country's most dedicated servants. So this is for you. Next, I am pleased to introduce Michelle Victoria from Lennox. Michelle brings a quiet strength to our school community. She is someone who works with intention and care, always focused on what's best for her students. While she tends to operate quietly behind the scenes, developing and supporting all programs at Linux, I know that if you hand her a mic, she is more than capable of stepping
036forward, contributing her voice, and captivating her audience. Would you like to take over? Okay. When asked about something that made her laugh along this journey, Michelle shared, "Every day, my first grade students find a new way to make me laugh. Whether it's their wildly creative stories or their completely honest observations about life, there's a kind of joyful unpredictability in teaching six-year-olds, and their humor, often unintentional, keeps my days light, my heart full, and reminds me not to take life too seriously. Michelle has also spoken about the impact of the Baldwin community, how the collaboration and support among staff have inspired her to become a better educator. And as she looks towards the future, she hopes to one day take on mentoring, take on a mentoring role, giving back to others just as others have done
037for her. We're thrilled to share this moment with her husband, Kevin, who is here this evening. Hi, Kevin. Please join me in congratulating Michelle Victoria on this well-deserved achievement of tenure. We are so proud to have her part of the Lennox family. Thank you. I'd like to call up Drew Cronin and Tom Catapano. Good evening everyone. It is with great pleasure that I read a few words tonight regarding Tom Katapano and his granting of tenure in physical education. Tonight we have Tom's family in attendance. His wife Bridget and children Ray, James, and Riley. Mr. Katapano is an integral part of the Baldwin School District. Through his passion for teaching physical education, he has made the Meadow Elementary School PE program a model for others to follow. His work with the adaptive physical education program in
038preparation for the victory challenge shine a light on all students and demonstrates how inclusive the P the PE program is at Meadow and in Baldwin. Mr. Catapano's welcoming environment brings students joy when they come to PE. All students are welcomed and treated with respect in a setting that is inviting, caring, and fun. Mr. Canopado states that working with all different levels of learners have been has been so rewarding. I have a special place in my heart for the special needs students and really enjoy seeing the smiles on their faces when they come into gym for PE. Mr. Katapano also demonstrated leadership in his tenure as the girls varsity basketball coach for over 17 years. He has built a nationally renowned program and has won three state championships and a federation championship along with countless Nassau
039County and Long Island championships. His players have gone on to play at top universities and his guidance along the way has earned him multiple coach of the year awards. My two years here with Mr. Catapano, the girls varsity basketball team, have received the sportsmanship award for both of those years all all while winning the state championship and uh with a winning culture and that's a testament to Mr. Ko Katapano's leadership and unwavering guidance for all of his students. Mr. Katapana was recently voted into the New York State Athletic Hall of Fame, which is unheard of for someone at such a young age. His commitment to his athletes, his family, students along with the Baldwin community are unmatched. Mr. Piccadanog gives so much of his time to the students of Baldwin. So much so that he's
040now receiving tenure in a second subject area. He originally received tenure as a social studies special education teacher earlier in his 20-year career here at Baldwin. This is quite an accomplishment and I truly believe that he is an outstanding PE teacher. Mr. Katapano is excited to continue working alongside the great people of Baldwin and will continue to make a difference in the lives of our students and our athletes. Congratulations on your tenure appointment and best of luck. I would like to bring up uh Dr. Yolanda Martin with Priya Das. Ria, by the way, is one of the coaches for that internationally third place meadow problem solver. I am honored to be here to say a few words about Miss Priya Das. Miss Priya Das has been an in integral member of the Baldwin Union Free
041School District for the past four years, demonstrating a profound commitment to fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment for the students at Meadow. Prior to joining Baldwin, Miss Doss taught first grade and was a literacy coach, which provided her a solid foundation in early childhood education. Miss Doss teaching experience at Meadow includes third and first grade. This year, Miss Doss embraced teaching a co-e class and took it on the challenge with her partner and took that challenge tremendously well. She credits her experience in co-e with refining her ability to differentiate instruction and foster studentled discussions and ensuring that each child felt valued and supported in their learning journey. She has a passion for direct classroom engagement and providing hands-on learning experiences for her students. Miss Doss is also known for her kindness, warmth, and responsive
042approach to her students needs. She maintains positive relationships with families and keeps them informed about their ch children's academic progress. Beyond the classroom, Miss Doss actively participates in district initiatives that enrich the school culture and community. She is currently a coach for Meadow's future problem solvers, the community division, and she has had the privilege of guiding the team to first place finishes in three state competitions annually. This year, the team attended the international conference in Indiana where they won third place. Additionally, her involvement in the cultural committee allows her to organize events that celebrates the diverse community, fostering an inclusive environment where all students can thrive. Miss Das has had many memorable moments that has inspired and brought joy to her career. One such instance was during the St. Patrick's Day when a leprechaun visited
043the classroom, leaving behind glitter and footprints. Students were imaginative in their explanation and laughter and that reminded her that everyone has the magic of childhood and the importance of fostering creativity. For Miss Doss, witnessing students growth academically, emotionally, and socially continues to inspire her daily. Their newfound confidence and enthusias enthusiasm for learning, especially in subjects like reading and math, reaffirms her dedication to their success. Looking ahead, Miss Doss aspires to continue creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels valued, seen, and supported. She is committed to offering students opportunities to share and celebrate their unique identities through initiatives organized by the cultural committee. Additionally, she plans on pursuing further professional development by enrolling in courses to earn a literacy extension certificate, enhancing her ability to support students literacy needs. Her journey as an educator is
044supported by her family who are in attendance tonight, her husband and two two sons who both attend Baldwin High School. Their encouragement and belief in her work have been invaluable and she is grateful for their unwavering support. In conclusion, Miss Don's experience in Baldwin has been transformative and she is eager to continue contributing to the school's mission of fostering a nurturing and damic learning environment. She is deeply committed to the success and well-being of students and looks forward to opportunities continue to serve the vibrant community and we look forward to her continued growth and success. Congratulations At this time, I'm honored to also speak on behalf of Miss Rebecca Vasalo. Miss Rebecca Vasalo is a dedicated and committed teaching assistant at Meadow. As a lifelong Baldwin resident and proud graduate of Baldwin Senior High School,
045Miss Masalo returned to serve the Baldwin community as an educator, a journey in which she states has been both a privilege and a profound personal journey. Her career in education began in 2010 as she earned her master's degree in childhood early childhood education in 2014. Before joining Baldwin Union Free School District, Miss Vasalo taught in various educational settings, including preK and second grade. Since returning to Baldwin, she has worked in a 15-1 classroom at Meadow, supporting students with a wide range of abilities and needs, an experience she credits with deepening her understanding of differentiated instruction and reinforcing her belief in meeting every student where they are. Throughout her years in Baldwin, she has continually in been inspired by the children, their resilience, curiosity, and incredible growth over the course of a school year. In her
046words, watching a student gain confidence or master new skill is one of the most rewarding parts of this work. Miss Visawa works closely closely with her colleagues and find inspiration, strategies, and new ideas by observing practice, observing their practice, patience, and resilience. Miss Mazalo truly loves being an educator and watching her students grow and make progress. Making progress warms her heart. She states, "There is something incredibly rewarding about reaching January and February and realizing that all their hard all their hard work, patience, and consistency from the beginning of the school year is paying off. Watching my students begin to understand new concepts, apply what they learned, and grow in confidence is the reason I love teaching. Outside of the classroom, Miss Masalo enjoys spending time with her children, gardening, and caring for sever for several
047rescue animals. She states that this is the part of her work that also brings so much joy to her life and serves as a reminder of the importance of patience, empathy, and connection. Looking ahead, Miss Vasalo's goal is to complete her additional certification in students with disabilities to better support students with varying abilities and needs. After raising her family, she also hopes to have her own classroom again where she can continue to build strong, supportive relationships with her students and create a learning environment tailored to their own growth and success. Hopefully, it's sooner. She is deeply committed to the Baldwin community and to providing an inclusive, nurturing, and challenging education experience for all students. While she says she is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of her students, our student
048staff in the Baldwin Union Free School District are also grateful to have such a dedicated, caring, and loving person educating our students. Miss Basalo is joined tonight by her husband Antonio, and their daughter Fiona to celebrate this milestone. Unfortunately, her son AJ is not in attendance, but he is watching online because they take bedtime in the home very serious. Congratulations, Miss Basalo, on reaching this important milestone and we look forward to your continued success and hopefully At this time, I'd like to bring up Mrs. Miss Latrace Finny and Amanda Devil. Good even good evening. I am delighted to introduce and celebrate and recognize the tenure of Amanda Debel as a grade four teacher at Steel Elementary School. Over this time, I have witnessed Amanda evolve into a confident, committed educator whose classroom reflects both high
049expectations and deep care for her students. Amanda brings a non-nonsense approach to preparing students for academic and personal success, setting clear expectations and fostering a strong work ethic. At the same time, she is remarkably kind, sweet, and attentive to her students individual needs, creating a nurturing environment where every child feels seen, supported, and empowered to do their best. Amanda consistently demonstrates a commitment to professional growth. She's an active member of the site team and is always open to feedback, engaging in reflective practice to continuously improve her instructional strategies. Her dedication to excellence is evident in her thoughtful lesson planning, her collaborative work with her colleagues, and her unwavering belief in the potential of every learner. Amanda loves to ski, travel, and read. During her time here in Baldwin, something she shared that made her laugh
050was our undercover teacher dress up week before spring break. We had so much fun dressing up like our students and dancing through the decades. They were truly confused. Something that inspired Amanda working in Baldwin was participating in the Junior Achievement High School Heroes event. She was truly inspired watching the students teach the young ones about financial responsibility. Amanda's hopes and dreams for the future are that she's made a positive impact on students lives and that they will continue to learn and grow. She hopes they find their purpose so they become lifelong learners. Here to celebrate with Amanda is her lovely family. Her husband Lauren, her son Spencer, and her daughter Sloan. Congratulations. Thank you for your service. Good evening everyone. I'm Neil Tester, principal of Balden High School. First, I'd like to Thank you. First,
051I'd like to co call up Mr. Joseph Denager. As the high school principal, I have the privilege and sometimes the burden of being involved in all kinds of things, some of which might surprise you. And many of them happen at the m most unexpected times like evening and weekends. It was Saturday, February 1st, 2025, and I was enjoying a quiet evening at home when my phone started buzzing alerts that the burglar alarm was being set off in the high school. Message after message was coming in on the different areas of the building that was detecting unauthorized motion. First the commons, then the cafeteria, the 600 hallway, 600 building first floor, second floor, and finally the third. Someone was clearly walking in the building in a very strategic pattern. Normally when the alarm is triggered, it's
052our roving outdoor security guard coming in to use the bathroom and forgetting to turn off the alarm. But this time it felt different. Then I remembered this. Today was the science olympiads competition at Kellenburgg that our students participated in. And sure enough, it was Joe Deninger, co-advisor of the science olympiads, just getting back with the students from a long day of competition and accidentally setting off the alarm. That moment says everything you need to know about Mr. Deninger. Evenings, weekends, even tripping security systems, he's fully committed to the students and to Baldwin High School. But in all seriousness, Joe is absolutely outstanding describing himself as a hardworking individual and that he is who sees himself as a future leader that he is. And we see that in him too. He has already contributed so much.
053I still remember his demo lesson during the interview process. Students working in small groups to identify acids and bases. What stood out wasn't just the content. It was how quickly students connected with him. That presence, that spark was there from day one. He's taught college forensics, chemistry, honors, biology regents, and more, bringing cutting edge practices like three-dimensional learning, CERS, modeling, and pogals into his classroom. He's also an active part of our community, not just co-advising the science olympiads, but also volunteering with guitar club, mentoring students, and piloting community circles. Outside of school, Joe's just as well-rounded. He enjoys painting, playing guitar, and sports like pickle ball, golf, football, and bowling. And this summer brings a big personal milestone. Joe is getting married to his fianceé Samantha, who is here tonight. Congratulations to you both. Mr.
054Dener, we are proud to recognize you tonight for earning tenure tenure just as your parents who are also joining us this evening. Your presence, leadership, and dedication have already made a mark, and we're excited to see how you continue to grow. Just maybe no more setting off alarms. Okay. Congratulations, Mr. Dener. Next, we have Vincent Fredericks. Come on up. So, I want to start with a quick story about Mr. Frederick's. A little while back, I was walking down the hallway when a colorful flyer uh for the Science Richmond Club caught my eye and it said, "Advised by Mr. Fred." And and I paused, genuinely confused, thinking, "Wait a minute. Who is Mr. Fred? This has got to be a mistake. who authorized his uh poster and did we hire someone and no one tell me
055but then I remembered of course it's science enrichment club that Mr. Fred Dris advise advises the students call him Mr. Fred and that nickname says a lot it reflects how approachable trusted and connected he is with his students so Mr. Fred. He describes himself as a self-proclaimed nerd, someone who loves diving down rabbit holes, whether it's the latest video games, a trending show, or a scientific breakthrough. He brings those passions into his teaching. And over time, students get to know him through his lessons. He says the kids always find a way to make him genuinely laugh, and those relationships built on shared curiosity and joy are what keep him inspired. Teaching AP Biology reignited his passion for science, helping him explore biology on a deeper level and elevate all of his courses. AP computer science
056has continuously challenged him, pushing him develop skills that serve him both in and out of the classroom. One of his favorite moments, watching students light up when they successfully program something from scratch, realizing they created something from nothing using the tools they've learned. So from AP bio to ENL general science, from Tinkercad to case studies, inquiry labs to project zero routines, Mr. Fred, Mr. Frederick's builds a classroom culture where students explore, question, and grow. Since joining us in 2021, Mr. Frederick's has brought a deep knowledge, creativity, and heart to everything he does. His classroom is a place where students take risks, engage with big ideas, and discover their potential. So, Mr. Fred, congratulations on this well-earned milestone. We are proud to celebrate along with your wife who's here this evening and your friends and family.
057We're excited for everything you'll continue to inspire here at Balden High School. Congratulations. I'd like to invite up Matthew Joseph. I'll be honest. When Matthew Joseph first came in for his interview and demonstration lesson, there was a bit of nervous curiosity among me and Miss Ferraro. Uh, not going to lie, Matt, we wondered, will the high school students respond to him? But within minutes, we had our answer. Matthew was prepared, passionate, meticulous in his planning, and confident in his pedigogy. The students didn't just respond, they lit up. and they've continued to thrive under his guidance ever since. Matthew is a passionate and dedicated science teacher with a love of both teaching and learning science and a clear goal of passing that love on to his students. He works with all our English language learners in
058ENL biology and teaches college marine biology to our dual enrollment students. Making science fun, accessible, and cognitively expansive is something he takes great pride in, and it shows. He's rebuilt the ENL science curriculum from the ground up, designing more than 85 inquirybased labs and STEM challenges. His students 3D print prosthetics, grow plants to explore ecosystems, and even make slime to study carbohydrates. His lessons ignite curiosity, and his students flourish. And yes, he'll be the first to say the students make him laugh every day. Their energy and personalities never fail to surprise him. What truly inspires Matt is the resilience of his ENL students. Many face challenges most of us can't imagine. And still they persevere. They learn. They grow. They work. They form friendships. They show character. And when they return to share college acceptances,
059scholarships, and personal milestones that once seemed out of reach, it reminds him why he loves being an educator. Mr. Joseph doesn't just teach science. He builds confidence, character, and opportunity. and he's not done. He hopes to continue inspiring students, making science meaningful, and growing as both a teacher and a leader. Matthew, we and your parents who are here tonight are proud to celebrate this occasion with you. Congratulations on this well-deserved milestone. Baldwin High School is better because of you and will continue to be the best for a long time, for the rest of your career. Congratulations, Next, I'd like to call up Ariana Miller. It's my honor to recognize Miss Ariana Miller this evening as she earns tenure at Baldwin High School. A milestone that celebrates not only her dedication but her exceptional impact on
060our students and school community. Miss Miller holds a bachelor's of arts in English creative writing and adolescence education and a masters of fine arts in creative writing and literature. Inspired by her own high school creative writing teacher, she has who's here tonight. All right. Uh she has since become a published poet and continues to write and read in her free time. Since joining us in 2021, she has taught a wide range of courses from AP literature to ENL English with a thoughtful student centered approach. I've had the opportunity to observe her classes and what strikes me most is how naturally students respond to her. Her classroom feels like a safe, inspiring space. One poster in particular sums it up perfectly that hangs in our classroom. It reads, "In case no one told you today, hello,
061good morning. You belong here. You're doing great. I believe in you." It's gentle, affirming, and exactly the kind of energy Miss Miller brings to her classroom and the school. Now, there's also another poster of the Hanks nearby. It serves a slightly different purpose. It reads, "It's me. Hi, I'm the problem. It's me. Complete with a picture of two hands holding phones and a reminder to please put your cell phone away. Clearly, Miss Miller has mastered the art of balancing compassion with classroom management and with a sense of humor to boot. She's the adviser of the poetry club where she finds inspiration from students who bravely share their work. and she still remembers a quiet student from her AP Lit class who wrote her a letter saying the readings changed how she how he sees the
062world. That's the kind of impact that fuels her love for teaching. She's also deeply proud and a little sentimental each time she sees her seniors graduate. Always wondering if she'll love the next class just as much and always discovering that she does. Miss Miller is a gifted educator, a supportive colleague, and a true asset to Baldwin High School. Her parents, brothers, and boyfriend join us here tonight, and they are proud, just as we are, to congratulate her tonight on earning tenure. Congratulations. Next, I'd like to call up Karen Monaco. Tonight, I'm proud to recognize Miss Karen Monaco as she earns tenure at Baldwin High School, an important milestone that speaks not only to her talent and dedication, but also to her resilience and growth as an educator. Miss Monaco holds a bachelor's and master's degree
063in secondary mathematics education with a cognate and gifted education. Since joining us in 2022, she has taught geometry lab geometry honors and college algebra while also serving as the co-advisor to the national honors society and a collaborative colleague in our math department. But I will what I will remember most is how Karen began her journey here. She started off with some tough classes and struggled early on. I remember sitting with her and trying to encourage her to know she had all the tools and talent to get through this hurdle. And she did. She didn't give up. Instead, she dug in, refining her instruction, finding new ways to reach her students, and embracing the challenge with creativity and grit. Three years later, she became a lead geometry teacher in her department, guiding instruction, mentoring peers, and
064creating classrooms where students feel safe to take risks. She shares her own mistakes with her students so that they feel comfortable making their own. Whether it's interactive notebooks, studentled discussions, or the now famous math wars, she makes math both meaningful and fun. Outside the classroom, Karen helps lead the National Honor Society, promoting service and academic integrity. And outside of school, she enjoys time at the beach with her family, recharging in the sun for as long as she can. Karen often says how much she values the like-minded educators she's met here and how unique their energy, how the unique energy of Baldin students makes teaching especially rewarding. She's committed to growing, to learning something new each year, and that spirit is exactly why she has become such a valued member of our high school. Karen's story
065is one of perseverance, reflection, and heart. And Baldwin is better because she's here. Congratulate Celebrating with her tonight is our husband and daughter. Congratulations, Miss Monaco. You've definitely earned this. Mr. Douglas Rogers, come on up. Before Doug had his first interview with us, I received a call from someone I respect immensely, a National Hall of Fame wrestling coach and someone I had the honor of serving as an assistant coach with. His endorsement of Doug was immediate and emphatic. What stood out most wasn't just Doug's skill on the wrestling mat or his knowledge of history, but his character, leadership, and presence. So, naturally, I was eager to meet him. Now, if you ask Doug about that interview, he'll tell you we only talked about wrestling and not at all about social studies. Are you sure about
066that, Doug? I don't know. Maybe he's right. I think we did talk a lot of wrestling. But what I do know is that his demo lesson left no doubt. His passion for teaching, his ability to connect with students, and his deep understanding of social studies were clear from day one. Since joining Baldwin in 2021, Doug Doug has taught global history, justice in the modern world, and social studies 8. His lessons are inquirydriven, student centered, and filled with primary sources and collaborative learning. He creates spaces where students think deeply and laugh, too. One of his favorite classroom moments came during a lesson on JFK when a student in all sincerity asked, "Why did they name him after the airport?" The class erupted in laughter and the student did too. For Doug, it was a perfect moment
067where curiosity met humor, a reminder that every student comes with a unique perspective and it's a privilege privilege to help them connect the dots. Doug's impact stretches far beyond the classroom. He's coached wrestling at every level as well as football and baseball. And he's been inspired by student athletes like one who rose from underdog to county champ and Duke University recruit. That moment, Doug says, reminded him that with work and belief, anything is possible. Most importantly, this past October, Doug married his best friend, Lacy, here this evening. Yeah, good answer. Good answer. And also joining us tonight is his mom and dad, Patty and Doug, and his brother, Nick. And he cites his wedding as his biggest personal milestone yet. And still, what means the most to him are the everyday hallway greetings, the former
068students who will stop by to say hello, and the relationships that prove he's making a lasting difference. Doug wants to be remembered as a caring and compassionate teacher and coach, someone who helped Baldwin students reach their dreams and put them on the map. Congratulations, Doug. You've absolutely earned this. We're lucky to have you. And yes, your tenure is more about just wrestling. Congratulations. It's my pleasure to bring up Dr. Erica Taylor and Sandra Cole. Good evening. Miss Sandra Cole is an educator whose journey is deeply rooted in service, reflection, and the belief that every child deserves someone who believes in them. She is a proud mother of four, two boys and two girls, and somehow balances the demand of motherhood with grace and strength. She brings the same nurturing spirit into the classroom each day,
069building meaningful relationships with students that are grounded in empathy, connection, and mutual respect. Miss Cole is also an athlete at heart with a love for track and field that mirrors the energy and discipline she brings to her craft. She's a reflective soul, someone who is treat has treated others the way she wished to be treated. And she lives this daily in her interaction with students and staff. In her first few years at Bowwin, there have been many moments that made her laugh, like the number of times she was mistaken for a student, even being redirected from the staff room. But beyond laughter, she has inspired all of us to simply be ourselves. A Bowwin resident who chooses to serve the very community that she lives in. What stands out the most is her ability to
070truly connect with students. Miss Kohl's creates a space for one-on-one conversations with stories that are shared, cultures that are celebrated, and dreams that are nurtured. She helps students to see their circumstances and also that they don't define them and that they are determined and can be determined to reach the goals they set. Sandre volunteers, she serves, she reflects and she leads by example. Her hopes for the future are just as selfless as she is. She enision envisions a world where love, respect, and guidance and guided decisions where children are safe to be themselves and where every young person is empowered to become a productive, compassionate member of society. Miss Cole is not only a gifted educator, she's a role model, community builder, and an invaluable member of our team. Tonight, Sandra is joined by her
071children, friends, and colleagues. Please join me in congratulating Miss Cole on this well-deserved milestone. Next, I would like to call up Miss Sheena McCoy. I have the distinct privilege of recognizing an out an outstanding educator whose heart, humor, and dedication have made a lasting impact on Baldwin Middle School. Just one month ago, Miss McCoy stepped into the beautiful life-changing role of motherhood with the birth of her baby boy. Becoming a mom. Becoming a mom has filled her with joy, love, and a powerful new perspective. And yet, even during this major life milestone, her dedication to her students and her profession has remained. Over the past four years, Miss McCoy has done more than teach. She has connected. She brings a sense of authenticity and joy to the classroom that is truly infectious. One of her
072favorite ways to bond with her students is by learning and using their lingo. And when she does, the room bursts into laughter. I know, I've been there. What inspires Miss McCoy most are her students, their growth, and their confidence. She lights up when she talks about the challenges they've when they talk about the challenges they've overcome, and the pride she feels when they begin to see their own potential. It is care that her students are not only learning from her, they are thriving because of her. She has often said that what made her fall in love with education is the magic of the classroom, the aha moments, the unexpected humor, and the genuine relationships that they build over time. She creates a space where students feel excited to learn, safe to be themselves, and supported
073every step of the way. Looking ahead, Miss McCoy has dreams to extend beyond her classroom. She hopes to move into an administrative role where she can make an even greater impact. She's my intern, supporting students and teachers in a broader scale based on the strength, grace, and leadership that she has and shown and that she has shown thus far. It is with every confidence that she will continue to lead with excellence and heart. Tonight, Miss McCoy is joined by her fiance and their beautiful boy, Ace. And what a wonderful reminder that the work we do in schools reaches far beyond the walls of the classroom. It shapes family, futures, and communities. Please join me in celebrating this well-deserved milestone. And now I would like to call Miss Sharon Norio. It is my absolute pleasure to
074shine a light on a truly remarkable educator, Miss Norellis. Now in her fourth year as a science teacher here at Baldwin Middle School, Miss Norellis has consistent consistently brought passion, innovation, and heart into every classroom she enters. Whether teaching science 8, earth science or avid, she approaches each course with the same unwavering dedication and creativity. What makes Miss Norellas stand out the most? Just her deep con and excuse me stand out the most and not just her deep content knowledge but also the fact that she brings life to science. She doesn't simply teach curriculum, she builds experiences. Her lessons are engaging, thoughtprovoking, and filled with opportunities for students to see themselves as capable and curious learners. Despite her background and expertise, Sharon has remained committed to growth, engaging fully in our new teacher program with
075enthusiasm. This mindset of continuous improvement is something she models for her students every day, and they are better for it. When asked what made her laugh the most during her first few years, her answer is simply the students. Each day with them brings new adventures, unexpected joy, and shared laughter. In her classroom, students take turns sharing a joke of the day. A tradition that not only lightens the mood, but strengthens the sense of community and belonging. When reflecting on what has inspired her, Sharon spoke from the heart. She is driven by her desire to make meaning meaningful differences in the lives of young people. She finds motivation in their curiosity, in the spark that comes with the light bulb moment, that same aha moment, and watching them grow. Not just the knowledge, but also in
076confidence and purpose. She also draws the strength from her colleagues, the collaboration, the support. Chairman is someone who gives just as much as she receives. and her presence makes our school stronger. Ultimately, what anchors her in this work is her students, their questions, their energy, and their wonder. There are things that keep her inspired. These are things that keep her inspired to reach deeper. Sharon, you are have had an impact not only in your classroom, but throughout our building. Thank you for the joy you bring, the reflection you model, and the love of learning you have transpired. Baldwin Middle School is a better place because of you. Tonight, Sharon, we are joined, I'm sorry. Tonight, Sharon, you are joined and she is joined by her husband, Ted, and we thank him too for the support
077along the journey. Congratulations, It's my pleasure to bring up Andre Propillo and Joshua Chien. going great. Better now. Gives me great pleasure to be here tonight. It's an honor to speak on behalf of Mr. Joshua Chen as a candidate for tenure here in Baldwin Schools in the perform and performing arts department. I'm very proud of Joshua. I'm very proud of the body of work that he's put together during the probationary period. It is a unique set of skills that I've seen develop over the course of the 20 years that I've been an administrator. I'm thrilled because I know of the many hundreds of students that he's impacted just in his probationary period. and I'm encouraged to think about what the future holds with the thousands, hundreds and thousands of students that I know he's going
078to impact into the future. So, that means a great deal to me. Um, I know many students are going to benefit from his unique gifts, his positivity, his empathy, his ability to hold students accountable, but also to somehow impart love and inspiration allin one. Mr. Chen is the behind the scenes, the ultimate operator behind the scenes. He's not a very uh boisterous individual, but let me tell you about his body of work. Has anyone seen a Baldwin High School theater production here? Musical production? Yes. Well, you've seen some of his successful fingerprints on that. Have you seen a middle school production musical? Well, you've seen some of his fingerprints on that. Have you seen a Plaza concert, winter or spring? Well, you've seen all the music teachers, but you've seen some of his work as
079well. Have you seen a Meadow Elementary School concert? Well, then you've seen some of his fingerprints as well. Now, what I'm going to say is probably going to say a little something about me as a director, but don't focus on that. He's been assigned to Meadow. He's been assigned to Plaza. He's been assigned to the middle school. He's been assigned to the high school. But let me tell you something. He has developed a set of skills that is second to none. He can do almost any almost any job at a very high level. That's something very few people can do in a K12 system. And I think that that's something that uh I'm very proud of and he should be proud of as well. He can work with a kindergarten student with fidelity also work
080with some of our most advanced students as well. His work with special needs students of all levels has been so impactful that when I walk in the elementary schools around this time and they see me coming, sometimes a special education teacher will see me and come outside and say, "Um, are they going to assign Mr. Chen to uh our building or my assignment?" And I'll say, "Yeah, yeah, I'm thinking about it. I'm I'm working on it." And so I know around this time I have to move kind of fast through the buildings or else people are going to put their orders in. But that says a lot about what Mr. Chen has done in his assignment. I'm going to give you a few things about him. Also, in responding to a a survey that we
081put out uh learning about staff during their probation uh explaining something about himself, he said, "I originally pursued a degree in teaching as a fallback for my performance degree. He's a trombonist. as the job market for professional musicians was scarce. During my time student teaching, I fell in love with the profession and can't even imagine doing anything else now. Well, that sentiment has been said by many a music person over the course of many years. So, you're not alone there. But I want to say something about what Josh experienced in his student teaching. He student taught here in Baldwin. So when he got to Lennox, I assigned him to Miss Benadetti and he also worked a little bit with Mr. Gordon as well. These are transformational teachers. So he's learned from literally some of the
082best people you can learn from in this business. And he has what I hope my kids will do in their life as they go out and become independent. He fell in with a good crowd. He fell in with a bunch of people that are doing the right thing and have their head screwed on right and gave him a really solid foundation. One other thing I'll say about Mr. Shen before I conclude is that when asked about his hopes and dreams for the future, he said to pursue a doctorate and continue to build a really strong music program at Plaza. And like any good director, I put a comment and said at Plaza and any other place that Mr. Papillo assigns you. Congratulations, Mr. Chen. I'd like to call up apparently Dr. Shereice Young and Ashley
083Fernback. Good evening everyone. Tonight I have the pleasure of discussing and talking about four members of the special education department. We're going to begin with Ashley Fernbeck. But we're going to begin where it all started. Ashley wanted to become a teacher since she was 5 years old after meeting her kindergarten teacher. She and her twin sister would always play school and pretend they were teachers. Fast forward today, they are both teachers. Thus, the saying, teachers teach, love, and inspire. Ashley Fernbach has served as a middle school special education social studies teacher at Baldwin Middle School since 2021. Prior to coming to Baldwin, Miss Fernbach was teaching assistant in the Planeage School District. This position not only demands subject area expertise, but also a deep understanding of diverse learning needs. Ashley Fernbach has consistently demonstrated qualities
084that define an exceptional educator. Passion, patience, compassion, intelligence, and grit. We all can agree that middle school is a pivotal time in our youngsters lives. For students with various learning needs, it can be very overwhelming. They're expected to understand the events from different perspectives, write about it, utilize primary and secondary documents, all while managing and overcoming their learning differences. This can be a daunting task for our students, but Ashley Fernbach has created a classroom where students feel capable, valued, and smart. She meets each student where they are academically and/or emotionally, never losing sight of where they can go. Whether it's through differentiated lessons, scaffolded materials, or the creative use of primary sources, Miss Fernbach's classroom is a place where all students can succeed. Miss Fernbach has shared that one of the best parts of her
085job is that she laughs every day in her classroom and she is happy to make learning fun for all of her students. During her third year teaching, she was paired with an amazing co-teer, Lori Tracramo. Miss Fernbach notes that Miss Traco is an excellent teacher that inspires her to be a better teacher in person. While being a teacher was always her passion, Miss Fernbach shares that during her second year of teaching, a parent said, "You have no idea the impact you have had on my daughter's life this year." It was that moment that she knew she had followed the right career path. Miss Fernbach is joined here tonight with her mom, grandparents, her favorite aunt, sisters, and her significant other. Miss Fernbach is the epitome of a lifelong learner. She is currently taking graduate courses
086for her school building leadership certific certification. She is a caring and dedicated professional who has exhibited the pursuit of educating the whole child, focusing on her students social and emotional growth as well as their academics. She accepts suggestions to ensure successful outcomes for all of her students. She works well with faculty, teacher aids, and administrators, and is a valued member of the Baldwin School District's secondary special education program. It is with immense pleasure that we celebrate the granting of tenure for Ashley Fernbeck. Now, Amity Howard Reese Avidity Howard Reese is our assistant director for pupil services, more specifically working with our elementary age department students. Assistant director of pupil services and the committee on special education chair for elementary students is not a position for the faint of heart. The role demands legal precision, logistical
087coordination, and above all, the courage to make difficult decisions that directly impact students lives. You must be able to balance legal compliance, family emotions, staff expectations, and the overall academic, social, physical, and management needs of our students. This is not an easy role, but Amity Howard Ree shows up every day with clarity, strength, and the drive to make appropriate and supportive decisions for students so they can access what they need to be successful. Miss Howard Reese began her career in education as the director of a private special education preschool. She went on to become a school psychologist in the Port Washington School District. Prior to becoming the assistant of director of pupil services for Baldwin, AMD was the assistant director of pupil personnel services in Port Washington for many years. Thus, AMD came to Baldwin
088wellprepared. While change is never easy, having an extensive background in special education administration aided in her transition to Baldwin. Now, she only had to learn the Baldwin way. Along with chairing committee on special education meetings, AMD is also responsible for overseeing the district's elementary cse process, supervising districts district psychologists, hiring and providing professional development to teacher aids, conducting observations, conducting monthly department meetings, overseeing the district's New York State alternate assessment procedures, reviewing the related service needs of elementary students, and a host of other responsibilities. Mrs. Howard Reese initiated combined CPSE and cse meetings for our transitioning preschoolers so parents would only have to attend one meeting rather than two. AMD has built relationships with staff, parents, and fellow administrators. She enjoys attending the school concerts and founders day events. She has been inspired by her
089colleagues and the special education staff. She states they are so committed to the needs of the students and love what they do. This motivates her to work harder and be available to support their needs. AMD Howard Ree is joined here this evening by her husband Joel and sons Wyatt and Cooper. She beams with pride when she talks about her children's accomplice accomplishments on the lacrosse field and within the classroom. She loves sharing about her husband's culinary expertise. AMD Howard Ree is a passionate and knowledgeable administrator who demonstrates ethical responsibility for creating defensible IEPs and providing students with a free and appropriate education educational program. She is a lifelong learner who is creative and looks to solve problems from various perspectives and approaches. It is with great pleasure that I celebrate the granting of tenure to
090Mrs. Amity Howard Ree. Next, Dana Camarano. Dana Camarano is not new to Baldwin. Before stepping into the role of the committee on preschool special education chair and supervisor of special education prek through grades 12, Dana Camarano was a middle school special education social studies teacher at Baldwin Middle School. A position in which she was deeply respected for her skill, creativity, and unwavering commitment to meeting the diverse needs of all her students. Miss Camarano brings to her leadership role the empathy of a classroom teacher, the clarity of a seasoned professional, and the vis and the vision of someone who truly understands what early intervention can mean in a child's life. As the committee on preschool special education chair, Miss Camarano leads with both heart and precision. She facilitates sensitive meetings with assurance, ensuring families feel heard
091and children's needs are met with service that services that are timely, appropriate, and effective. She deeply understands that early intervening services shape long-term outcomes and she treats this responsibility with the seriousness and care it deserves. She has been diligent in her efforts to communicate with the professional and clerical staff both within the school district and throughout Nassau County preschool programs and parents. Miss Camarano is collaborative in nature and seeks assistance when needed from the director and assistant director of pupil services. But rest assured, when she seeks assistance, she already has a proposed solution. Miss Camarano oversees the committee on preschool special education's process and procedures, chairs chairs all CPSCE meetings, conducts classroom observations, implements professional development initiatives, provides instructional feedback on lesson presentations, and provides suggestions so staff can meet the management needs of students.
092She also supervises the district's speech and language clinicians. Miss Camarano works closely with our assistant director for ele assistant director of pupil services for elementary to present an informational evening on transitioning from preschool to school age services for parents. Whether working with a parent of a three-year-old just entering our system, mentoring a new clinician, or representing the district at Nassau County preschool meetings, Miss Cameron leads with integrity, empathy, and excellence. Miss Cameron shared something that touched my heart. Dana shared that I inspire her. That is my why. To pass on the knowledge that was once shared with me by Dr. Michelle Gallow. Dana Camarano was joined here tonight by her husband Brad. Children, Ben and Sienna. Did they come? They didn't come. Okay. Too late for them. Along with her parents, Roa and John Fischer.
093Dana's face lights up with pride and joy when she talks about her family. Dana Camarano is a compassionate, knowledgeable, and extremely motivated administrator who has been dedicated to the Baldwin community for over 17 years. She invests time into building professional relationships with staff and administration and outside inside and outside of the district. Her approachability, initiative, and strong interpersonal skills make her a true asset to any supervisory relationship. Working with Dana is both rewarding and seamless. She brings professionalism and enthusiasm to every task. It is with great joy and pride that I celebrate the granting of tenure from Miss Dana Camarano. And we have Janine Barbara. please. That's what it's all about. Okay. Janine Barbara. Janine joined our special education team in 2022. She was not new to special education administration. Miss Barbara previously served as
094the director of specialized instruction and quality IEPs for the New York City Department of Education for 5 years. As the assistant director for pupil services for secondary, she supervises two secondary supervisors of special education. Janine's leadership style is one that is thoughtful, responsive, and supportive. This role requires her to ensure that our secondary program remains fully compliant, well-coordinated, and centered on student success. Beyond compliance, I cannot stress this enough, she is kind. She is a team player, always willing to support her colleagues. Janine will never pretend to know everything, and if she doesn't have an answer, she'll find it. and she'll do this with professionalism, humility, and a willingness to help because that is who she is. Professional development is Janine's superpower. She provides meaningful professional development on specialized instruction, transition, and crisis prevention. She
095has also worked collaboratively with the assistant director of pupil services for elementary to create training modules for our teacher aids. When asked about something that has made her laugh, Miss Barbara shared that the genuine unfiltered moments she gets to experience with students and staff every day make her laugh. Whether it's students unexpectedly witty making witty comments, a classroom full of joyful chaos during a sensory activity, or a team of teachers joking around to lighten the tough day. She finds humor in the little things that make this work so human. Sometimes it's the way a student uses their AAC device to crack a joke or how a colleague turns an IEP meeting into a moment of connection with a funny story. In Baldwin, we laugh with each other, staff, students, and families because we know laughter
096builds relationships, relieves stress, and reminds us why we love what we do. When asked what inspires her, Miss Barbara shared, "The opportunity to make a real lasting difference in the lives of students who are often underestimated inspires her. Every day she's inspired by the resilience, determination, and unique strength of the students she supports. Their progress, whether academic, social, emotional, or behavioral, is a direct reminder of the importance of advocacy, individualized support, and inclusive practices. Miss Barbara is also inspired by the collaboration with dedicated educators, families, and service providers. Working together to create environments where all students can thrive is both challenging and deeply rewarding. Leading these efforts means she gets to shape systems and policies that promote equity, empower students, and prioriti prioritizes student voice and dignity. Ultimately, what inspires her most is knowing that
097our work opens doors not just learning but to but to self-confidence, independence, and meaningful participation in the world. Sorry. What makes Baldwin special? Miss Barbara shared that is because Baldwin does not see limitations. We see possibilities. She's inspired by the progress of our students and the dedication of the teams who support them. She loves that her role allows her to lead with compassion, advocate for students, and help shape programs that empower every child to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Miss Barbara is joined here tonight by her father and two children, Juliana and Josephine. Two fiercely independent daughters who will one day run the world. She always shares that her greatest joys come from her family and she is greatly surrounded by their love and strength. Janine Barbara is a dedicated, knowledgeable administrator who demonstrates sincere
098concern for the welfare of students. She has successfully split her time between Baldwin Middle School and High School to develop relationships with staff, parents, and students. She collaborates with administrators throughout the district. Miss Barbara is a hardworking professional. It is with immense pleasure that I celebrate the granting of tenure of Mr. Janine Barbara. Let's hear it for all the working mothers out there. So, it is my pleasure to bring up Mr. Anthony Mella and Dr. Carol McIll. Okay, we're almost there. I'm the last one standing between you and the sweets. So, good evening. It's a true honor to celebrate and recognize Dr. Carol McIll this evening as she is recommended for tenure. Dr. McIll joined the Baldwin Union Free School District four years ago as a supervisor of English language arts for grades 6 through
09912. From the very beginning, she brought with her not just an impressive death of knowledge, but a mindset grounded in curiosity and lifelong learning. Carol is a curious person who is always interested in learning something new. And that mindset has led her to discover that there's always more to learn. This belief has defined her leadership, her relationships, and her vision for stu student centered learning. At her core, Dr. Miguel is a teacher, one who leads with deep respect for student voice and the conviction that the confidence and a love of learning are among the most powerful outcomes the school can offer. Her tenure in Balden has been marked by a spirit of collaboration, innovation, and care. She has built meaningful relationships across the district by maintaining an open door policy and being present in classrooms
100daily. Her instructional leadership has made a lasting impact. Under her guidance, the ELA department has deepened its commitment to fostering lifelong learning practices, encouraging students to read widely, write purposefully, and think critically. Her focus on Berkeley line curriculum ensures that students develop competent, literate individuals as they move through uh school to graduation. Dr. McIll has also shown unwavering commitment to equity and access. She has worked to expand classroom libraries and independent reading opportunities uh and incorporate culturally responsive texts and open doors for dual enrollment collaboration partnerships with Nassau Community College. Those who know Carol will will speak towards her joy. She finds laughter in small moments in student banter, in the happy chaos of classrooms, and even in the prek packup song we hear sometimes during our meetings. she which she probably wants us to
101play right now which she just we all need in our lives. She's inspired by her colleagues, her students and she's continually motiv motivated by her creativity, resilience and passion. Perhaps most importantly, she has a deep appreciation for what it means to be part of a true learning community. She understands the privilege and the power of this work. She has shown again and again that she is willing to show up to lead and learn alongside others even though the most challenging times even through sorry the most challenging times. Beyond her professional work, Dr. McIll brings the same curiosity and care to her personal passions including horiculture. She likes to garden where she finds joy in nurturing growth and cultivating beauty much like she does in her work with students and teachers. Carol's vision for the future
102is continuing to grow as a leader who fosters meaningful teaching and learning and one day to retire knowing she has made a lasting uh difference in students lives. Tonight, as she celebrates this milestone, she's surrounded by her family, her husband Tom, children Karen and Andrew, Andrew's girlfriend Michaela, and her son who is watching from London, Matt. Oh, he's here. Oh, Matt. Hi, Matt. Congratulations, Dr. McIll. Baldwin's a better place because you work here. I would like to call up Dr. Gabby Franza, please. All right. It's my pleasure to recognize Dr. Gabby Franza this evening as we recommend her for tenure. Dr. Franza is not just a dedicated administrator. She is a passionate I mean passionate educator and advocate an advocate a builder of possibility and a deeply committed member of our Baldman community. Over the
103past four years, in her role as the assistant director of instructional programs, Dr. Franza has become an essential part of our instructional leadership team. Her impact has been broad and lasting, supporting teachers, improving pedigogy, and most importantly, expanding opportunities for students. What makes Dr. Francis stand out is not only her expertise, but her energy. She's described as someone rooted in love. love for children, for animals, for her students, and for the joy of learning alongside others. That love is truly evident in everything she does. She's a kind of leader who finds delight in small moments like being defeated year after year in the life skills students lunchtime uno games and loving every minute of it. She shows up to work daily with joy, even when the work is hard. She speaks often of the simple
104magic of being present in the school building where no two days are the same, where students constantly surprise her with their brilliance, their kindness, and their creativity. Dr. Fran has also played a vital role in Bolton's efforts to prepare students for life beyond high school. Her leadership of the school script program has expanded Bulvin's commitment to realworld readiness. She has cultivated partnerships with local businesses, universities, and professionals, helping students discover pathways uniquely suited to their strengths and interests. Her vision and leadership led to the creation of the Youth Change Leadership Collaborative, a program that focuses on student voice and student choice. Through this program, she has mentored students as they take on or took on social impacts projects, civic leadership roles, public speaking engagements, and what's bringing Baldwin's TV studio, which is being shown everywhere
105at this point. She describes watching students witness history uh as a joy as they saw presence as the president speak. co-created the first youth climate justice summit which has been recognized by the EPA and YCLC has been honored by several uh government agencies and they speak their truths in the capital in Albany. These are not just accomplishments as she puts it. These experiences weren't just milestones, they were manifestations of possibility. Her dreams are just as bold as her actions. She wants every young person to leave Baldwin feeling prepared, inspired, and deeply supported. And knowing Gabby, she will make that happen. Outside of school, she finds calm on a paddle board, excitement in an escape room, and joy in great Bravo storyline. Bravo. The balance between curiosity and fun, focus and flexibility is part of what
106makes her such a vibrant presence in our district. Dr. Dr. Gabby Franza has already changed lives here. Her commitment, her laughter, her vision and her steady belief in what students and teachers can accomplish. These are gifts that Baldwin is lucky to receive every single day. It is with great pride and gratitude that we recommend and recognize Dr. Gabby Francer for tenure. Thank you, Mr. Muela. One more round of applause for all of the people that received tenure and retirement. So before we get to the one board agenda that I asked you to stick around for, um I just want to thank one person who is responsible for putting this whole night together. Um I forget to thank her every single time. I am not going to forget this time. So Paul Sarah Soulie, are you
107still here? Yeah, she she's not. She left. But you know what? She's gonna watch this. And so I want you to give Paula a big round of applause. Paula, Mary, you're responsible to tell her tomorrow that I said thank you. You want me to go? Yeah. Okay. And I promise 30 seconds. Um we would just like to pass this one uh item because is the personnel actions report and there are hopefully will be a couple of appointments that we would like to be able to announce. The board of education approves the personnel action report as amended dated July 11, 2025 and detailed in the mailing move. Moved by Mrs. KS, second seconded by Mrs. Green. All those in favor? I I. Thank you, Mrs. O'Hagen. With that personnel actions report, I want to introduce um
108two new administrators to our district. Um I would like to introduce Denise Fischer. Denise, are you still here or did we lose you yet? Denise, stand up. Um, please welcome Denise Fischer. Um, we welcome her as our new assistant superintendent for human resources. She is going to try to fill the sho shoes of Dr. Gallo, which is not going to be easy. Um but she comes to us from North Belmore having been an assistant principal, a principal and executive director of human resources there. Um she is going to do fabulous in this job. Congratulations Denise. We welcome you to Baldwin. Absolutely. The second person I would like to introduce as our newest Baldwin administrator is Craig Nan. Craig, did we lose you yet? Are you still here? There he is. Alrighty. You both passed the
109test. You managed to stick around. So Craig comes to us um as an assistant administrator for high school special education from Smithtown where he's been since 2020. He was the chair for special education in Hemstead and prior to that a special education social studies teacher. Um Craig is joining us as the high school special education supervisor. Congratulations Craig. With that, we're going to all pretend like the bell just rang. And we are We have, as I said, I thought they were in the comments. They're here. Um, you are welcome. And And I am just going to tell you right now that the Catapano kids, they are getting ready to grab those cupcakes. Okay, I know those kids and I There they go. Um, so you are welcome to take some cupcakes, some snacks, a bottle
110of water. Congratulations everybody. All right. The next the next item on our agenda is comments and reports from members of the board of education. So, who would like to begin? Mr. Smith. Uh, I yield my time to the gentle woman from Grove Street. Yeah, we we will be foregoing my report in the essence of time minus one board for me. I thank the gentleman from Oakmir Drive. I would just like to recognize um I attended a ceremony where two Baldwin uh seniors were recognized by state assembly person Judy Griffin and it was so the Timothy Walton Jr. Uh, as I said, they were they both got recognition from the assembly woman and we're of course very proud of them and I'd like to say congratulations to both of them. Very good. That's right. Okay. And
111I just will run through very quickly some of the things that have gone on that many of us attended over the last month. Uh, the varsity banquet for one thing was really a wonderful evening uh celebrating our athletes. Um, we had a ribbon cutting uh for our wellness center and it was not only well attended, but it was very exciting for all of us that have waited a long time to see this come to fruition. Uh, we all attended the Memorial Day parade. We had beautiful weather and and really everybody commented. It was a great turnout and the just the atmosphere in the community was so positive. It was really a wonderful day. Um we have been uh uh all of us at one time or another have been to some of the spring concerts
112and uh again kudos to the music departments and the music teachers in all of the schools that they have really been extraordinary. Um let's see. I um attended a uh m we have a mandatory uh attendance uh for someone on the board for uh the review of the ESSA uh every student succeeds act uh program. So I did that for on behalf of the board and I also uh Mrs. Green and I both attended the uh NASA Suffic School Boards Association business meeting uh in which they set their uh advocacy agenda on behalf of school boards for the coming year. Okay. Um the next item on our agenda is comments and questions from members of the public. Uh as far as I know there are none. Okay. Thank you very much. Okay. All righty. Um,
113board of education approves the recommendations for services of the committee on special education subcsem and committee on preschool special education for December 2024 and January, February, March, April, May 2025 as detailed in the Friday mailing. Moved by Mrs. Dresca, second seconded by Mrs. Green. All those in favor? I. The board of education approves the home tutoring and special education service report for this month as detailed in the Friday mailing. Moved by Mrs. Duresa. Seconded I'm sorry moved by Mrs. Cool. Seconded by Mr. Smith. All those in favor? I. As board president, I am calling for consideration of a consent agenda for business items 3 93 through 948. Are there any items that members would care to withdraw from consideration under the consent agenda for further discussion and separate vote? 48. Correct. 46. 48. 46. 48.
114I said it was written. It's written here. It's 48. Says 48. I apologize. Apparently there's there was an error. It's items uh 9 period 03 through 946 not 48. So moved. Thank you. Moved by Mrs. Deresa. Second. Seconded by Mrs. Green. All those in favor? I. Do I have a motion to approve the consent agenda including business items 03 through 46? Moved by Mrs. KS. Seconded by Mrs. Green. All those in favor? I. Board of Education approves the updated use of facilities report from July 2024 through June 2025 as detailed in the Friday mailing. So move. Moved by Mr. Smith. Second. Seconded by Mrs. Green. All those in favor? I. Okay. We have a first read of um a revised policy on uh students and personal electronic devices. Um a first read usually means that
115there's some conversation. Uh then we can bring it back for a second read. I don't know how what the sense of the board is. We can discuss it at the next meeting before we Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Then we'll we'll table it for further conversation at uh next month's meeting. The board of education has a second read and adopts the following policies. Sexual harassment grievances under title 9 and sexual harassment grievances under title 9 exhibit definitions. So these are both second reads for a vote. May I have a motion, please? Moved by Mrs. KS. Is it I'm sorry. Did you say seconded by Mrs. Duresa? All those in favor? I I the board of education. Okay. This is a second read and adopt the following policy procedures uh 8635R information and data privacy security breach
116and notification. May I have a motion to adopt? So moved. Moved by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mrs. KS. All those in favor? I. Okay. The board of education approves the district professional development plan for the 2025 2026 school year. Plan was recently reviewed by a committee of school counselors and administrators and cross-referenced with the New York State Education Department Commissioner Regulations 100.2J as detailed in the Friday mailing. So move. Moved by Mrs. Green. Second, seconded by Mr. Smith. All those in favor? I. Board of Education approves a revised district guidance plan for the 2025 2026 school year. This plan was recently reviewed by a committee of school counselors and administrators and cross- referenced with the NID Commissioner Regulations 100.2J as detailed in the Friday mailing. Moved by Mrs. KS. Seconded by Mr. Smith. Are there
117any questions? All those in favor? I. The board of education approves the attached resolution so we may authorize the ROC to negotiate data privacy agreements with vendors and third party contractors on behalf of the Baldwin Union Free School District for the 202526 school year. What is the ROC? I'm sorry. I don't know. Um, yeah, Dr. Robinson. The ROC. That's back to me, Anthony. Uh, the ROC's um consortium that the NASA's Rick uh constitutes which uh pulls together data privacy agreements. So, there is a portal now. So instead of going through legal first and coming up with a a privacy agreement for application, we could search for us on a portal and they've already been vetted by attorneys in agreement with those particular vendors. Okay. So it saves us some time to process the digital privacy
118agreements. Great. So it's not it is not to my regional something something. Yeah. Regional office center along those lines something like that. Okay. Thank you. Now, you've lost me. Do we have a motion on the floor? Uh, so moved. Okay. Moved by Mr. Smith. Second. Seconded by Mrs. Green. All those in favor? I I. Board of Education of the Baldwin Union Free School District designates Dr. Sher Cammy as honorary superintendent of schools of the Baldwin Union Free School District in honor of her service to the Baldwin Union Free School District and that as a token of appreciation for the service of Dr. Dr. Sher Cammy for the Baldwin Union Free School District. The board of education of the Baldwin Union Free School District will grant Dr. Sher Cammy continued access to her district email technology
119and dis and district server as part of honorary superintendent of schools. So moved. Moved by Mr. Smith. Seconded by Mrs. Green. All those in favor? I Okay. uh resolved that the board of education of the Baldwin Union Free School District nominate Charmese P. Uh Desiree for the position of area 11 director of the New York State School Boards Association Board of Directors for the term January 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027. Be it further resolved, the board of the board authorizes the district clerk to send the nomination on behalf of the board on district letterhead via email, mail or facts. Moved by Mrs. KS, seconded by Mr. Smith. All those in favor. Okay. Okay. Is there anything that anyone has under new business? Okay, seeing nothing, I just would announce a couple of dates. Uh,
120on the 19th of this month, the schools are closed. The official last day of school is on June 27, and on that very same day, at 5:00, is the high school graduation. Okay. And may I then have a motion to adjurnn, please? Moved by Mrs. Green. Seconded by Mr. Smith. All those in favor? I. Thank you very much.