Clifton Public Schools public meetings in 2025
22 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm
The Board of Education is reviewing several administrative updates, including the abolishment of a COVID-19 recordkeeping policy and second readings of various bylaws and policies. The meeting also includes the approval of the 2025-2026 Nursing Services Plan and the 2026-2027 Three-Year Preschool Program Plan.
- Abolishment of Policy 1648.15 regarding COVID-19 healthcare recordkeeping
- Approval of a $52,000.00 tuition placement for Pupil #108200 at South Bergen Jointure Commission
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Nursing Services Plan
- Approval of the 2026-2027 Three-Year Preschool Program Plan and Annual Update
- Recognition of Board Member Richard Mejia for his service since 2023
The Board approved several categories of resolutions including education policies, personnel actions, and financial reports. The Board also met in executive session to address specific legal and employment matters.
- Adopted November 13 and November 20 meeting minutes
- Approved nine education and administration items (EA-12/4/25-1 through EA-12/4/25-9)
- Approved twenty-one personnel items (P-12/4/25-1 through P-12/4/25-21)
- Approved nine finance and facilities items (F-12/4/25-1 through F-12/4/25-9)
- Approved five executive session items regarding employment and legal matters (EX-12/4/25-2 through EX-12/4/25-6)
- Approved one additional appointment of home instructors (A-12/4/25-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Special Meeting - Quarterly Awards Meeting - 7:00 pm
This is a special meeting of the Clifton Board of Education focused solely on quarterly awards and recognitions. The board will present awards to Students of the Month (October and November) and Employees of the Month (September). A presentation on 'Achieving Master Board' will also be given. No policy decisions, contracts, or budget items are on the agenda.
- Recognition of October and November Students of the Month from Clifton High School
- Recognition of September Employees of the Month: Laura DiCola (District), Michael Hagerman (School One), Ali Ziedan (School 11), Connor Douglass (Maple Valley Middle School)
- Presentation by ASM Bagolie to Board for Achieving Master Board
The Board of Education held a special meeting to present student, employee, and security specialist awards. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded during the session.
- Next Board meeting date remains 12/4/25
Executive Session - 6:00 pm - followed by the Regular Board Meeting
The board will meet in executive session for personnel and legal matters, then open the regular meeting with public comment and reports. Action items include first reading of revised fiscal and administrative policies, proclamations for Native American Heritage Month and condemning hate, and submission of the NJQSAC District Performance Review.
- Proclaim November 2025 as Native American Heritage Month
- Resolution condemning hate and discrimination in all forms
- Submission of NJQSAC 2025-2026 District Performance Review to NJDOE
- Approval of NJQSAC Steering Committee members for 2025-2026
- First reading of revised policies: P0173 (Duties of Public School Accountant), P0174 (Legal Services), P0177 (Professional Services), P1570 (Internal Controls), P1620 (Administrative Employment Contracts)
The Board approved an investigation report by Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC and adopted the October 9, 2025, meeting minutes. Additionally, the Board passed several batches of education, personnel, finance, and administrative appointment resolutions.
- Approved Scarinici Hollenbeck, LLC investigation report (6-1)
- Adopted October 9, 2025, Regular Meeting minutes
- Adopted October 9, 2025, Executive Meeting minutes
- Approved education resolutions EA-11/13/25-1 through EA-11/13/25-12
- Approved personnel resolutions P-11/13/25-1 through P-11/13/25-34
- Approved finance resolutions F-11/13/25-1 through F-11/13/25-10
- Approved executive session resolutions EX-11/13/25-2 through EX-11/13/25-5 (8-0)
- Approved NRESC alternate appointment A-11/13/25-1
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm
The board will open with reports, including an introduction of two new therapy dogs (Dug and Rocky) as part of the Team Chewie Initiative and an overview of state and local assessments by Assistant Superintendent Janina Kusielewicz. Action items include adopting minutes from previous meetings, recognizing National Principals Month, designating October 22 as School Security Specialist Day, and proclaiming Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The board will also receive public comment and committee reports.
- Introduction of therapy dogs Dug (Handler: Heather Hall) and Rocky (Handler: Megan Fitzpatrick) under the Team Chewie Initiative
- Overview of state and local assessments presented by Janina Kusielewicz
- Adoption of minutes from September 18 (regular and executive) and September 27 (retreat)
- Proclamation of October 22, 2025 as School Security Specialist Day
- Expression of condolence for former secretary Rosalie Venturelli
The Board of Education adopted several sets of meeting minutes and approved various administrative, personnel, and financial resolutions. The Board also convened in executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters.
- Adopted September 18 and September 27, 2025 minutes
- Approved education/administration resolutions EA-10/9/25-1 through EA-10/9/25-10
- Approved personnel resolutions P-10/9/25-1 through P-10/9/25-29
- Approved finance/facilities resolutions F-10/9/25-1 through F-10/9/25-13
- Approved addenda A-10/9/25-1 through A-10/9/25-4
- Approved September 18, 2025 Executive Session minutes with correction
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm
The Clifton Board of Education will open with procedural items, hear reports, and consider resolutions including proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The board will also adopt minutes from August 21 and approve expressions of condolence for three retired teachers.
- Adoption of minutes from August 21, 2025 regular and executive meetings
- Three expressions of condolence for retired teachers (Gerald Waller, Sandra Hartmann, Anne Backes)
- Proclamation designating September 15–October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month
- Proclamation designating September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
The Board approved the August 21, 2025, regular and executive meeting minutes. Additional approvals included education, personnel, finance, and addenda items, as well as a motion to eliminate paper presentation handouts.
- Adopted August 21, 2025, Regular Meeting minutes (8-0)
- Adopted August 21, 2025, Executive Meeting minutes (8-0)
- Approved education items EA-9/18/25-1 through EA-9/18/25-16 (8-0)
- Approved personnel items P-9/18/25-1 through P-9/18/25-45 (8-0, with multiple abstentions for specific items)
- Approved change in employment status A-9/18/25-6 (8-0)
- Approved finance items F-9/18/25-1 through F-9/18/25-6 (7-0, with one abstention)
- Approved addenda items A-9/18/25-1 through A-9/18/25-5 (8-0)
- Eliminated paper presentations (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm
The Clifton Board of Education will consider and vote on multiple action items, including approval of over $5 million in federal grants (ESEA, 21st Century Community Learning Center), non-public security aid for seven schools, and agreements for dental services, before/after child care, and a teaching partnership with The Frisch School. The meeting also includes routine procedural items and reports from administration and committees.
- Accept and apply for $5,087,239 in ESEA grants (Title I, IIA, III, IV) for 2025-26
- Accept $550,000 21st Century Community Learning Center continuation grant
- Approve $147,395 in NJDOE Non-Public Security Aid for seven non-public schools
- Grant Clifton Boys & Girls Club use of multiple schools for before/after child care programs
- Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Frisch School for nonpublic STEM teaching at $80.71/hour
The Board approved several personnel status changes, including a new principal for School #11. Additionally, the Board accepted multiple grant applications and agreements regarding student services, security aid, and childcare facilities for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Adopted July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
- Changed Timothy Wacha's status to Principal of School #11 (8-0)
- Changed Matthew Pfouts' status to Director of Communications (8-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 Organizational Chart
- Approved Memorandum of Agreement with The Frisch School for STEM classes
- Approved agreement with Brilliant Healthquarters/Brilliant Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
- Approved 2025-2026 Health Services Medical Protocol
- Accepted NJDOE Non-Public Security Aid for several schools
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm
The Clifton Board of Education will consider several action items including approval of the Chapter 27 Emergency Virtual/Remote Instruction Program Plan for the 2025-2026 school year and submission of the district mentoring and professional development plan. The board will also vote on appointments for special education services with specific fee schedules, and adopt a proclamation recognizing July as Disability Pride Month.
- Approval of the Chapter 27 Emergency Virtual/Remote Instruction Program Plan for 2025-2026 to fulfill the 180-day requirement during long-term school closures.
- Submission of the 2025-2026 District Mentoring Plan and Professional Development Plan to the Passaic County Superintendent.
- Appointment of Advancing Opportunities for assistive technology services: AT evaluation $1,250, AT training $180/hour, AAC evaluation $1,450, AAC training $200/hour.
- Appointment of Epic Special Education Staffing for BCBA services at $100/hour.
- Appointment of ACES for comprehensive evaluations of deaf and hard-of-hearing students at $900 per evaluation.
The Board of Education adopted meeting minutes from June 19, 2025, and approved the Chapter 27 Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Program for the 2025-2026 school year. The Board also approved the submission of the 2025-2026 District Mentoring and Professional Development plans.
- Adopted Regular and Executive meeting minutes of June 19, 2025 (7-0-2)
- Approved Chapter 27 Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Program Plan for 2025-2026
- Approved 2025-2026 District Mentoring Plan and Professional Development Plan
- Proclaimed July 2025 as Disability Pride Month
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 pm
The Clifton Board of Education is meeting to authorize the Affirmative Action Team to conduct a needs assessment and develop a Comprehensive Equity Plan for 2025-2028. The board is also recognizing Juneteenth, LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and Men's Health Month.
- Authorization of needs assessment and development of Comprehensive Equity Plan for school years 2025-2026 through 2027-2028
- Resolution recognizing June 19th as Juneteenth
- Resolution recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month
- Resolution proclaiming June 2025 as Men's Health Month
- Presentation on the 5 Year Strategic Plan by Janina Kusielewicz
The Board adopted meeting minutes from May and June and approved several staff resignations, one retirement, and multiple leaves of absence. Administration presented the 2025 Strategic Plan and recognized the School 12 Tier 2 team for their PBSIS work.
- Adopted minutes from May 22, 2025, and June 12, 2025
- Approved 11 staff resignations
- Approved retirement of Cecile Gowatsky effective 12/31/25
- Approved 13 leaves of absence
- Approved 9 maternity leaves of absence
- Approved 5 amendments to existing leaves of absence
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting - Quarterly Awards Meeting - 7:00 pm
This is a special meeting dedicated to presenting quarterly awards. The board will honor students from the wind ensemble and robotics team for state and world competition achievements, and recognize staff including the Educator of the Year and an employee who saved the district over $1 million annually. No policy or budget decisions are on the agenda.
- Recognition of Wind Ensemble students for being selected to perform at the State Gala Concert (top four scoring ensembles from the region)
- Recognition of CHS Robotics Team (The Mechanical Mustangs) for winning FIRST Mid-Atlantic District Championship and being semi-finalists at FIRST Championship Worlds
- Recognition of Deanna Farkas for donation to the Superintendent's Scholarship (amount not specified)
- Recognition of Michael Rogers as 2025 Educator of the Year, Maria Pena as Paraprofessional of the Year, and Governor's Educators of the Year for multiple schools
- Employees of the Month for March, April, and May, including Thomas Fieldhouse who saved the district over $1 million each year through residency investigations
The Board of Education held a special meeting to present various academic and professional awards. The session included recognition for the Wind Ensemble, the Robotics Team, and several distinguished educators and employees.
- Recognized Wind Ensemble students for selection to the State Gala Concert
- Recognized CHS Robotics Team (The Mechanical Mustangs) for multiple championship and district awards
- Named Michael Rogers as 2025 Educator of the Year
- Named Maria Pena as 2025 Paraprofessional of the Year
- Honored recipients of the 2024-2025 Governor’s Educator of the Year Award
- Recognized March Employees of the Month: Tracy Morigi, John Silva, Brianna Decicco, and Tina Robinson
- Recognized Thomas Fieldhouse as April District Distinguished Employee of the Month
Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm
The Clifton Board of Education is conducting a regular meeting to address various administrative and educational items. The agenda includes the adoption of previous minutes, recognition of staff service and excellence awards, and approval of preschool program agreements.
- Adoption of May 1, 2025, Regular and Executive meeting minutes
- Recognition of 2024-2025 Excellence in Education award recipients
- Recognition of employees with 25 years of service and various retirees
- Authorization for the Superintendent to hire personnel through September 18, 2025
- Approval of the Center for Family Resources/Head Start preschool program agreement
The Board of Education approved a preschool program agreement with the Center for Family Resources/Head Start and a nursing services contract with Catapult Learning, LLC. The Board also authorized the Superintendent to hire personnel between June 19 and September 18, 2025.
- Approved minutes of May 1, 2025 Regular and Executive meetings
- Approved 2024-2025 Excellence in Education Award recipients
- Authorized Superintendent to hire personnel from June 19 to September 18, 2025
- Approved 2025-2026 Preschool Education Program Agreement with Center for Family Resources/Head Start
- Accepted April 2025 attendance report
- Approved continued NJSIAA membership for Clifton High School
- Approved 2025-2026 non-public nursing contract with Catapult Learning, LLC
- Appointed Loving Care Agency Inc. (Aveanna Health Care) for special education services
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 pm
The Clifton Board of Education will hear a budget presentation from Ahmed Shehata, adopt minutes from April meetings, and vote on several proclamations recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week, National School Nurse Day, Special Education Week, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Asian American and Pacific Islander Month. The meeting also includes public comment and committee reports.
- Budget presentation by Ahmed Shehata (no dollar amounts specified)
- Adoption of minutes from April 8, 2025 special meeting and April 10, 2025 regular meeting
- Proclamation declaring May 5, 2025 as Teacher Appreciation Week
- Proclamation recognizing May 7, 2025 as National School Nurse Day
- Proclamation for Special Education Week (May 11-17, 2025)
The Board of Education adopted the minutes from the regular and executive meetings held on April 8 and April 10, 2025. The board also passed resolutions to recognize Teacher Appreciation Week, National School Nurse Day, Special Education Week, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Month. A public hearing on the final 2025-2026 budget was held, though no vote on the budget was recorded.
- Adopted April 8, 2025 Special Meeting minutes
- Adopted April 8, 2025 Executive Meeting minutes
- Adopted April 10, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes
- Adopted April 10, 2025 Executive Meeting minutes
- Proclaimed May 5, 2025 as Teacher Appreciation Week
- Encouraged observation of May 7, 2024 as School Nurse Day
- Recognized Special Education Week from May 11-17, 2024
- Recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm
The Clifton Board of Education will vote on a dual enrollment agreement between Clifton High School and William Paterson University. The board will also hear a presentation on the district demographic study and consider several ceremonial proclamations. The meeting includes procedural items such as approval of minutes and public recognition.
- Dual enrollment agreement between William Paterson University and Clifton High School (action item)
- District Demographic Study presentation by Assistant Superintendent Janina Kusielewicz
- Proclamation declaring April as Autism Awareness Month
- Proclamation declaring April as Arab Heritage Month
- Proclamation recognizing April 2025 as School Library Month in New Jersey
The Board adopted meeting minutes from March and passed several proclamations for the month of April. Administration presented a District Demographic Study regarding middle school redistricting and capacity analysis.
- Approved minutes for March 11, March 13, and March 20, 2025
- Proclaimed April as Autism Awareness Month
- Proclaimed April as Arab Heritage Month
- Proclaimed April as School Library Month in New Jersey
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting - Budget 7:00 pm
This special meeting focuses on the Clifton Public Schools budget for the 2025-26 school year. The administration will present reports on the budget, and the board may take action. There will also be an opportunity for public comment.
- Presentation of reports from administration on the 25-26 budget
- Public recognition period for residents to address the board
- Board member comments and possible action on the budget
The Board of Education held a special meeting to review the 2025-26 school budget, including presentations on state aid and federal ESSER reductions. Board members and the public discussed the impact of 0%, 1%, 2%, and 4% budget increases. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded.
Special Public Meeting - 7:00 pm
This is a special public meeting of the Clifton Board of Education convened solely for strategic planning. The agenda states no action will be taken; the meeting is reserved for discussion of goals and objectives. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Strategic planning discussion – writing goals and objectives for the district
- Public comment period for residents to address the board
The Board of Education held a special meeting focused on strategic planning, including a presentation and small group brainstorming on goals and objectives. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.
Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm
The Clifton Board of Education will hear a presentation on 'Expanding Possibilities: A Plan for 775 Valley Road' and consider a summer school agreement with the Northern Region Educational Services Commission. The board will also vote on resolutions recognizing National Women's History Month, School Social Work Week, Irish Heritage Month, and designating April 16, 2025, for Bring Your Child to Work Day.
- Presentation: 'Expanding Possibilities: A Plan for 775 Valley Road' by Superintendent Robertozzi
- Action item: Designate April 16, 2025, as Clifton Public Schools' observance of Bring Your Child to Work Day
- Action item: 2025 Summer School Agreement with Northern Region Educational Services Commission
- Adoption of minutes from February 13, 20, 27, 2025 meetings
The Board of Education approved the minutes from four February meetings. The Board also passed resolutions recognizing National Women's History Month, School Social Work Week, and Irish Heritage Month.
- Adopted minutes for February 13, February 20, and February 27, 2025 (8-0)
- Adopted executive meeting minutes for February 13, 2025 (8-0)
- Declared March as National Women's History Month
- Recognized March 2-8, 2025, as School Social Work Week
- Recognized March 2025 as Irish Heritage Month
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Committee of the Whole- Special Meeting - 7:00 pm
The Clifton Board of Education holds a special Committee of the Whole meeting as a preliminary budget hearing. The board will hear a budget presentation and consider two resolutions: one urging the state to fully fund out-of-district special education costs and review funding mechanisms, and another supporting universal free school meals for all New Jersey students via Assembly Bill A4680. Public comment is invited before any action.
- Budget presentation by Assistant Superintendent of Business Ahmed Shehata
- Resolution for Equitable Special Education Funding and Oversight — calls for full state funding of out-of-district placements and review of current aid formulas
- Resolution in Support of Universal Free School Meals — backs New Jersey Assembly Bill A4680 to provide meals to all Pre-K–12 students
- Public comment period for residents to address any school district matter
The Board of Education held a special meeting to present the 2025-26 preliminary budget. Administration provided a presentation on operational costs, state aid, and tax levies, though no formal votes on the budget or resolutions were recorded in the minutes.
Special Public Meeting - 7:00 pm
The Clifton Board of Education is holding a special meeting for strategic planning and to consider a resolution authorizing the board president to submit two proposals to the New Jersey School Boards Association Delegate Assembly: one advocating for stabilizing special education costs through enhanced state funding, and one supporting universal free lunch for all students. The meeting also includes public comment and possible executive session.
- Resolution EA-2/27/25 to submit NJSBA Delegate Assembly proposals on special education cost stabilization and universal free lunch
- Strategic planning session to discuss the district's desired future in 2030
- Public recognition period for residents to address the board
The Board of Education approved a resolution authorizing the Board President to submit two proposals to the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) Delegate Assembly. The proposals advocate for universal free lunch and the stabilization of special education costs. The meeting also included strategic planning sessions regarding the district's desired future in 2030.
- Approved authorization for Board President to submit resolutions to NJSBA regarding stabilizing special education costs and universal free lunch (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting - Quarterly Awards Meeting - 7:00 pm
This is a special meeting dedicated to recognizing student and coach achievements, including All County First Team selections, Passaic County champions, coach milestones, and various individual awards. No policy or budget decisions are on the agenda.
- Recognition of Fall and Winter Sports All County First Team athletes
- Recognition of the 2024 Varsity Soccer team as Passaic County Champions
- Coach Milestones: Mike Cadmus (100 wins), Stan Lembryk (300 wins), Dan Geleta (300 wins)
- Recognition of Sterling Kimble as a New Jersey Young Composers finalist
- Anti-Vape Banner Contest winners with $100 gift cards
The Board of Education held a special meeting to present quarterly awards and recognitions. The session focused on honoring All-County athletes, county champions, coaching milestones, and student achievements in arts, community service, and academics.
- Recognized 2024-2025 All-County First Team athletes in cross country, football, volleyball, soccer, indoor track, and wrestling
- Recognized 2024-2025 Passaic County Champions for varsity soccer and boys indoor track
- Honored coaching milestones for Mike Cadmus (100 wins), Stan Lembryk (300 wins), and Dan Geleta (300 wins)
- Recognized Sterling Kimble as a New Jersey Young Composers finalist
- Awarded certificates and $100 gift cards to Sophia Hernandez, Afsana Rahman, and Alejandro Quinones for the Anti-Vape Banner Contest
- Resolved to recognize Fahmid Aftab, Maura Coleman, Daisy Zuniga, and Ana Laura Vaz for earning the Bronze Presidential Volunteer Service Award
- Recognized December Students of the Month: Nathan Capili, Keyla Sanchez, Violet Kasm, and Anthony Ovalle
- Recognized January Students of the Month: Nathan Smith and Antonina Kiszkiel
Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm
The Clifton Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, including adoption of minutes from January 9 and 23, 2025. Action items include proclamations for National School Counseling Week (Feb 3–7) and Black History Month, and approvals for CHS Robotics Team competitions and field trips. Public comment is scheduled. The agenda as provided is incomplete, with items listed only through category B.
- Recognition of February 3–7, 2025 as National School Counseling Week
- Proclamation of February 2025 as Black History Month
- Approval of CHS Robotics Team competitions in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Texas
- Approval of multiple field trips for 2024-2025 school year (e.g., Six Flags, LifeTown, Sports Illustrated Stadium)
The Board of Education approved several travel requests for the CHS Robotics Team and a list of field trips for students across multiple schools. The Board also formally recognized National School Counseling Week and Black History Month.
- Approved minutes from January 9 and January 23, 2025
- Recognized February 3-7, 2025, as National School Counseling Week
- Proclaimed February 2025 as Black History Month
- Accepted the January 2025 attendance report
- Approved CHS Robotics Team competitions in PA, MA, and TX
- Approved field trips for School #9, School #8, School #16, CCMS, and CHS
- Approved travel for Transportation Drivers and Aides to Wayne, NJ
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm
The Board of Education is meeting to adopt minutes from December and January and receive an audit presentation. The session includes formal expressions of condolence for two former staff members and a resolution recognizing School Board Recognition Month.
- Adoption of Regular and Executive meeting minutes from December 5, 2024
- Adoption of Reorganization Meeting minutes from January 2, 2025
- Audit Presentation
- Expression of condolence for Ms. Agnes Zelazko, former School Psychologist
- Expression of condolence for Mr. Severin Palydowycz, former teacher and vice principal
The Board adopted meeting minutes from December and January and received the 2023-2024 audit report. The Board approved several staff resignations, retirements, and leaves of absence. Discussions were held regarding the classroom cellphone ban and student safety.
- Adopted minutes for December 5, 2024 (Regular and Executive) and January 2, 2025 (Reorganization)
- Approved 7 staff resignations
- Approved 7 staff retirements
- Approved 13 leaves of absence
- Approved 6 maternity leaves of absence
- Approved motion to suspend policy 0167 virtual portion only (All in Favor)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Public Meeting - 7:00 pm
The Clifton Board of Education is holding a special public meeting for strategic planning, with no action expected. The agenda includes public comment and a potential executive session for personnel or negotiations.
- Strategic planning discussion led by Superintendent, with NJSBA Field Representative Kelly Mitchell introduced
- Public comment period open to residents on school district operations
- Possible executive session for personnel, negotiations, or litigation
- Meeting is for discussion only; no action will be taken
The Board of Education conducted a special meeting focused on strategic planning, including a district update and small group brainstorming on strengths and challenges. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.
Reorganization Meeting - 6:00 pm
The Clifton Board of Education holds its annual reorganization meeting. The board will elect a president and vice president, appoint various professionals including legal counsel and an auditor, and set the meeting schedule for the year. Other actions include renewing tax-sheltered programs and adopting curriculum guides and policies.
- Nomination and election of Board President and Vice President for the coming year
- Appointment of Weiner Law Group as general counsel at $165 per hour
- Appointment of Machado Law Group as special education counsel at $160 per hour
- Appointment of Lerch, Vinci & Bliss as auditor with a fee not to exceed $77,150
- Designation of TD Bank for payroll and general fund accounts
The Board held its reorganization meeting to elect leadership and appoint professional service providers for the upcoming term. The Board elected a President and Vice President and approved a series of administrative appointments and bank designations.
- Elected Alan Paris as Board President (9-0)
- Elected Anthony Santiago as Board Vice President (6-3)
- Appointed Weiner Law Group, LLP as general counsel at $165.00 per hour
- Appointed Machado Law Group as special education counsel at $160.00 per hour
- Appointed Lerch, Vinci & Bliss as auditor with fees not to exceed $77,150.00
- Designated TD Bank for payroll and General Fund Accounts
- Reappointed Ahmed Shehata and Michael Ucci as Board Secretary and Assistant Board Secretary
- Approved appointments for DiCara, Rubino (architect) and IMAC Insurance Agency (health insurance broker)