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Clifton Public Schools, NJ

Clifton Public Schools   NJ average (US Census ACS)
Population89,247
Per-capita income$45,102
Median home value$444,300

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Próximas reuniones

Thu Jul 23, 2026

Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm

Clifton Board of Education to vote on multiple grants and nursing contract

The Board is deciding on the acceptance of several federal and state grants for the 2026-2027 school year. They are also considering a contract for non-public school nursing services and a proclamation for Disability Pride Month.

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3 Thursday, July 23, 2026 Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm Clifton Board of Education 745 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013 Agenda THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS. The meeting is opened by the Board President. A. MEETING OPENING Subject 1. CALL TO ORDER Meeting Jul 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm Category A. MEETING OPENING Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Meeting Jul 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm Category A. MEETING OPENING Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS: Meeting Jul 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm Category A. MEETING OPENING Type Procedural   Ms. Judith Bassford, President Mr. Mark Brunciak Mr. Joe Canova Ms. Eve Estrict-Barnes Mr. Alan Paris Mr. Alias Ragsdale Mr. Anthony Santiago, Vice President Mr. Joseph Siano Ms. Tanya Suarez     ALSO PRESENT: Danny A. Robertozzi, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools Mark Gengaro, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Janina Kusielewicz, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Michael Doktor, Acting Assistant Superintendent of Business /Co-Board Secretary        File Attachments Subject 4. MISSION STATEMENT: Meeting Jul 23, 202 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Reuniones recientes

Wed Jun 17, 2026

Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm

La Junta insta al estado a brindar alivio ante el aumento de los costos de atención médica

La Junta de Educación de Clifton votará sobre una resolución que pide al gobernador y a la legislatura proporcionar un alivio inmediato ante el aumento de los costos de atención médica de los empleados de las escuelas públicas. La agenda también incluye el reconocimiento del equipo de Robótica de CHS, la adopción de las actas de reuniones anteriores y una expresión de condolencia por una maestra de larga trayectoria.

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Tue Jun 2, 2026

Quarterly Awards Meeting - 7:00 pm

La Junta honrará a un guardia de cruce jubilado y los logros estudiantiles en la reunión de premios

Esta es una reunión trimestral de premios donde la Junta de Educación de Clifton reconocerá a personas por sus contribuciones. La agenda incluye resoluciones para aceptar las recomendaciones del superintendente de honrar a un guardia de cruce que se jubila después de 50 años, atletas estudiantiles, músicos, animadoras, ganadores de concursos de diseño, estudiantes del mes y los beneficiarios del premio Governor's Educator of the Year. No hay otras decisiones sustantivas programadas.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves change in employment status for Acting Assistant Superintendent of Business

The Board of Education approved a change in employment status (P-6/2/26) for the role of Acting, Assistant Superintendent of Business. The meeting also included several recognition and award presentations for students, staff, and community members.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Quarterly Awards Meeting - 7:00 pm Clifton High School 333 Colfax Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013 MINUTES THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS. The meeting was opened by the Board President. A. MEETING OPENING 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS: Ms. Judith Bassford, President Ms. Eve Estrict-Barnes Mr. Mark Brunciak Mr. Joe Canova Mr. Alan Paris Mr. Alias Ragsdale Mr. Anthony Santiago, Vice President - Absent Mr. Joseph Siano Ms. Tanya Suarez     ALSO PRESENT: Danny A. Robertozzi, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools Mark Gengaro, Assistant Superintendent of Schools - Absent Janina Kusielewicz, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Michael Ucci, Board Administrator/Board Secretary - Absent Michael Doktor, Director of Operations and Student Services   Motion & Voting: Motion to suspend the normal order of business Motion by Alan Paris, second by Joe Canova. Motion to suspend the normal order of business carried unanimously.   6. RECOGNITION AND AWARD PRESENTATIONS - Margaret Beissel, CHS Crossing Guard Ms. Beissel thanked all of the families and children who pass by and say hello.  7. RECOGNITION AND AWARD PRESENTATIONS - First Team All County 8. RECOGNITION [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 21, 2026

Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm

La Junta honrará a los ganadores del premio a la Excelencia en la Educación y las jubilaciones del personal

La Junta de Educación de Clifton llevará a cabo su reunión regular, que incluirá la adopción de actas, un período de comentarios públicos y el reconocimiento de los galardonados con el premio a la Excelencia en la Educación y las jubilaciones del personal. La junta también adoptará expresiones de condolencia por tres antiguos miembros de la comunidad.

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Thu May 7, 2026

Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm

La Junta escuchará el presupuesto final, reconocerá a maestros y enfermeros

La Junta de Educación de Clifton llevará a cabo una reunión regular con presentaciones sobre el presupuesto final, informes de comités y proclamas para la Semana de Apreciación del Maestro y el Día Nacional de la Enfermera Escolar. La junta también adoptará las actas de la reunión anterior y aprobará resoluciones de condolencia para tres exmiembros del personal del distrito.

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✓ Decidido: Clifton Board of Education adopts final 2026-2027 budget with 6% increase

The Board approved the final 2026-2027 budget, which includes a recommended 6% tax levy increase. The administration cited rising fixed costs, specifically health benefits and charter schools, as primary drivers of the budget deficit.

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Thursday, May 7, 2026 Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm Clifton Board of Education 745 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013 MINUTES THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS. The meeting was opened by the Board President. A. MEETING OPENING 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS: Ms. Judith Bassford, President Ms. Eve Estrict-Barnes Mr. Mark Brunciak Mr. Joe Canova (arrived late - virtual) Mr. Alan Paris Mr. Alias Ragsdale Mr. Anthony Santiago, Vice President Mr. Joseph Siano Ms. Tanya Suarez     ALSO PRESENT: Danny A. Robertozzi, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools Mark Gengaro, Assistant Superintendent of Schools - Absent Janina Kusielewicz, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Ahmed Shehata, Assistant Superintendent of Business /Co-Board Secretary – Absent Michael Ucci, Board Adminstrator/Board Secretary Michael Doktor, Director of Operations and Student Services Board Attorney, Mark Tabakin   4. MISSION STATEMENT: 5. READING OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT: 6. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT – Jenna spoke about recent CHS events which included the Senior Movie Night, 1 st Culture Night and the Talent Show and thanked all who came out to support these events. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 15, 2026

Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm

La junta escolar de Clifton adoptará una política y proclamará los meses del autismo y de la herencia árabe

La Junta de Educación de Clifton llevará a cabo una reunión regular el 15 de abril de 2026 para votar sobre varios puntos de acción, incluyendo la segunda lectura y adopción de una política (no especificada), proclamaciones para el Mes de la Concientización sobre el Autismo y el Mes de la Herencia Árabe, y el reconocimiento del Mes de la Biblioteca Escolar. La junta también escuchará informes del superintendente y de los comités, adoptará las actas de reuniones anteriores y permitirá comentarios del público.

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✓ Decidido: Clifton Board of Education approved various educational, personnel, and financial items

The Board adopted several sets of meeting minutes from March 2026. Additionally, the Board approved multiple administrative, personnel, and financial resolutions.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm Clifton Board of Education 745 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013   MINUTES THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS. The meeting was opened by the Board President. A. MEETING OPENING 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS: Ms. Judith Bassford, President Ms. Eve Estrict-Barnes Mr. Mark Brunciak Mr. Joe Canova Mr. Alan Paris Mr. Alias Ragsdale Mr. Anthony Santiago, Vice President Mr. Joseph Siano Ms. Tanya Suarez     ALSO PRESENT: Danny A. Robertozzi, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools Mark Gengaro, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Janina Kusielewicz, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Ahmed Shehata, Assistant Superintendent of Business /Co-Board Secretary – Absent Michael Ucci, Board Adminstrator/Board Secretary Michael Doktor, Director of Operations and Student Services Board Attorney, Deanna Digori   4. MISSION STATEMENT: 5. READING OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT: 7. PRESENTATIONS OF REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION, ADVISORY COMMITTEES & SPECIAL COMMITTEES Presentation by Senator John F. McKeon to Commissioner Alias Ragsdale Senator McKeon congratulated Mr. Ragsdale on the achievement of being the younges [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 19, 2026

Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm

La junta de Clifton celebra audiencia presupuestaria preliminar y reconoce el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer

La Junta de Educación de Clifton celebra una audiencia presupuestaria preliminar. La junta adoptará las actas de reuniones anteriores, honrará a dos educadores jubilados que fallecieron y aprobará una resolución reconociendo el Mes Nacional de la Historia de la Mujer.

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✓ Decidido: Board approved 2026‑2027 Preliminary Budget and multiple resolutions

The Clifton Board of Education adopted the minutes from February and March meetings. It moved the June 18, 2026 board meeting to June 17 and the Special Awards meeting to June 2. The board approved a series of Education/Administration, Personnel, and Finance resolutions, including the 2026‑2027 Preliminary Budget.

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  Thursday, March 19, 2026 Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm Clifton Board of Education 745 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013 Minutes THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS. The meeting was opened by the Board President. A. MEETING OPENING 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS: Ms. Judith Bassford, President Ms. Eve Estrict-Barnes Mr. Mark Brunciak Mr. Joe Canova Mr. Alan Paris Mr. Alias Ragsdale Mr. Anthony Santiago, Vice President Mr. Joseph Siano Ms. Tanya Suarez     ALSO PRESENT: Danny A. Robertozzi, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools Mark Gengaro, Assistant Superintendent of Schools - Absent Janina Kusielewicz, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Ahmed Shehata, Assistant Superintendent of Business /Co-Board Secretary – Absent Michael Doktor, Director of Operations and Student Services Michael Ucci, Board Adminstrator/Board Secretary Board Attorney, Margaret Miller   4. MISSION STATEMENT: 5. READING OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT:   President Bassford read a prepared statement pertaining to recent social media posts and rumors regarding theft and an employee arrest.  She stated that these claims are false.    6. S [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 17, 2026

Committee of the Whole- Special Meeting - 7:00 pm

La Junta de Educación de Clifton llevará a cabo una audiencia presupuestaria preliminar

La Junta de Educación se reunirá en una sesión especial para realizar una audiencia presupuestaria preliminar. La reunión incluye una presentación sobre el presupuesto por parte del Superintendente y el Administrador de Negocios.

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✓ Decidido: Clifton Board of Education presents preliminary 2026-2027 budget

The Board reviewed a presentation regarding the 2026-2027 preliminary budget, covering topics such as state aid, health benefits, and tax impact. Following an executive session, the Board approved a change to an employee's leave status and a separation agreement.

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Committee of the Whole- Special Meeting - 7:00 pm Clifton Board of Education 745 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013 Minutes THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS. The meeting was opened by the Board President. A. MEETING OPENING 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. ADMINISTRATING OATH TO ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS - Eve Estrict-Barnes Mr. Ucci administered the Oath to Ms. Estrict-Barnes. 4. ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS: Ms. Judith Bassford, President Ms. Eve Estrict-Barnes Mr. Mark Brunciak Mr. Joe Canova Mr. Alan Paris Mr. Alias Ragsdale Mr. Anthony Santiago, Vice President Mr. Joseph Siano Ms. Tanya Suarez   ALSO PRESENT: Danny A. Robertozzi, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools Mark Gengaro, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Janina Kusielewicz, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Ahmed Shehata, Assistant Superintendent of Business/Co-Board Secretary - Absent Michael Ucci, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Board Attorney, Mark Tabakin 5. MISSION STATEMENT : 6. READING OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT: “THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW WAS ENACTED TO INSURE THE RIGHT TO THE PUBLIC TO HAVE ADVANCE NOTICE OF AND TO ATTEND THE MEETINGS OF PUBLIC BODIES AT WHICH ANY BUSINESS AFFECTING THEIR INTEREST IS [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 2, 2026

Special Board of Education Meeting - 5:00 pm

La Junta adoptará una política sobre la elección y designación de miembros

La Junta de Educación de Clifton celebra una reunión especial principalmente para realizar entrevistas para una vacante en la junta y para tomar medidas sobre una segunda lectura de una política que rige la elección y designación de los miembros de la junta. La junta también considerará un nombramiento de personal para un profesor de arte y se reserva el derecho de entrar en sesión ejecutiva para asuntos de personal, negociaciones o litigios.

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✓ Decidido: The Board elected Eve Estrict-Barnes to fill a Board vacancy

The Board of Education elected Eve Estrict-Barnes to serve as a member through December 31, 2026. The Board also approved personnel appointments and a second reading of a policy. The March 10 meeting is rescheduled to March 17, 2026.

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Monday, March 2, 2026 Special Board of Education Meeting - 5:00 pm Clifton Board of Education 745 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013 MINUTES THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS. The meeting was opened by the Board President. A. MEETING OPENING 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS: Ms. Judith A. Bassford, President Mr. Mark Brunciak Mr. Joe Canova Mr. Alan Paris Mr. Alias Ragsdale Mr. Anthony Santiago, Vice-President Mr. Joseph Siano Ms. Tanya Suarez   ALSO PRESENT: Danny A. Robertozzi, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools Mark Gengaro, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Ahmed Shehata, Assistant Superintendent of Business/Co-Board Secretary Mark Tabakin, Board Attorney 4. MISSION STATEMENT: Read by Mr. Paris 5. READING OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT: Read by Vice President Santiago C. PERSONNEL 1. P-3/2/26 - Personnel Appointments Motion and Voting Motion to approve P-3/2/26-1 Motion by Alias Ragsdale second by Alan Paris. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Mark Brunciak, Joe Canova, Alan Paris, Alias Ragsdale, Joe Siano, Tanya Suarez, Anthony Santiago, Judith Bassford   B. EDUCATION/ADMINISTRATION 1. EA-3/2/26 - Second Reading of Policy Motion to approve EA-3/2/26-1 Motion by Joe Siano seco [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 26, 2026

Quarterly Awards Meeting - 7:00 pm

La Junta de Educación de Clifton celebra la Reunión Trimestral de Premios

La Junta de Educación se reúne para reconocer a estudiantes, atletas y empleados por sus logros. La sesión incluye el reconocimiento formal de un miembro de la junta con una larga trayectoria.

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Mon Feb 23, 2026

Special Board of Education Meeting - 5:00 pm

La Junta entrevistará a candidatos para la vacante, podría nombrar a un nuevo miembro

Esta reunión especial de la Junta de Educación de Clifton es principalmente para realizar entrevistas para llenar una vacante en la junta. Se podrían tomar medidas después de las entrevistas. La junta también considerará adoptar la política 0143 sobre la elección y el nombramiento de miembros de la junta en segunda lectura.

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Thu Feb 5, 2026

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 pm

La Junta votará sobre la colocación fuera del distrito de $76,153 para un estudiante de educación especial

La Junta de Educación de Clifton considerará aprobar una colocación fuera del distrito para un estudiante de educación especial en The Felician School, con una matrícula de $76,153.40 por una colocación de 12 meses. La junta también adoptará ocho políticas de participación de padres y familias del Título I para las escuelas locales, aprobará varias excursiones para el año escolar 2025-2026 y actuará sobre asuntos de personal, incluyendo una renuncia y una jubilación.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves personnel, finance, and policy items

The Board adopted January 2026 minutes, approved 26 personnel appointments, and authorized 14 finance and facility actions including roof replacement contracts and transportation services. The meeting included an executive session to discuss Board vacancies and personnel matters.

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Thursday, February 5, 2026 Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 pm Clifton Board of Education 745 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013 MINUTES THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS. The meeting was opened by the Board President. A. MEETING OPENING 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS: Ms. Judith A. Bassford, President Mr. Mark Brunciak Mr. Joe Canova Mr. Alan Paris Mr. Alias Ragsdale Mr. Anthony Santiago, Vice President Mr. Joseph Siano Ms. Tanya Suarez     ALSO PRESENT: Danny A. Robertozzi, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools Janina Kusielewicz, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Ahmed Shehata, Assistant Superintendent of Business /Co-Board Secretary Michael Doktor, Director of Operations and Student Services Mark Tabakin, Board Attorney   EXECUTIVE SESSION:  6:02PM MOTION FOR RESOLUTION to convene in Executive Session to discuss Board Vacancy matters. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President will announce that following Executive Session, the public will be advised of the nature of the discussion and/or notified when formal action may be taken. ACTION MAY BE TAKEN Motion to go into executive session Motion by Tanya Suarez second Joe Siano The motion to convene into executive session was carried by v [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jan 22, 2026

Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm

La Junta votará sobre el calendario escolar de 2026-2027 y las primeras lecturas de la política de Title I

La Junta de Educación de Clifton votará para aprobar el calendario escolar de 2026-2027 y llevará a cabo las primeras lecturas de las políticas de participación de padres y familias de las escuelas de Title I para ocho escuelas. La junta también acepta la renuncia de la Comisionada Lucy Danny, realiza una colocación fuera del distrito y reconoce el Mes de Reconocimiento de la Junta Escolar y el Mes de la Herencia Musulmana. Los asuntos de procedimiento incluyen la adopción de actas, informes y comentarios públicos.

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✓ Decidido: Clifton Board of Education approves personnel, education, and financial actions

The Board approved multiple sets of personnel appointments, educational items, and financial reports. Additionally, the Board voted to amend Bylaw 0143 regarding the nomination and voting process for board officers.

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Thursday, January 22, 2026 Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm   Clifton Board of Education 745 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013 MINUTES THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS. The meeting was opened by the Board President. A. MEETING OPENING 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS: Ms. Judith A. Bassford, President Mr. Mark Brunciak Mr. Joe Canova Mr. Alan Paris Mr. Alias Ragsdale Mr. Anthony Santiago, Vice President Mr. Joseph Siano Ms. Tanya Suarez     ALSO PRESENT: Danny A. Robertozzi, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools Mark Gengaro, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Janina Kusielewicz, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Ahmed Shehata, Assistant Superintendent of Business /Co-Board Secretary Margaret Miller, Board Attorney   4. MISSION STATEMENT: 5. READING OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT: 6. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT – Jenna congratulated President Bassford and Vice President Santiago on their positions.  She reported on last month’s Superintendent Ambassadors meeting.  She commented on the long wait times entering the campus due to morning traffic and the proposed chromebook free days.  She spoke about the cell phone policy and the first SCA office house.  [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 6, 2026

Reorganization Meeting - 6:00 pm

Clifton BOE se reorganiza, elige funcionarios y nombra profesionales

En esta reunión de reorganización, la Junta elegirá un presidente y un vicepresidente, establecerá el calendario de reuniones para 2026 y nombrará a profesionales clave, incluyendo un abogado escolar, un auditor y un arquitecto. También se encuentra en la agenda el nombramiento de personal para un maestro de educación especial.

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✓ Decidido: Board elects Judith Bassford president and Anthony Santiago vice president

The Board elected Judith Bassford as president with a 5‑4 vote and Anthony Santiago as vice president after three voting rounds, winning 5‑4. The Board also approved the designation of future meetings, a professional services agenda item, and a personnel appointment agenda item. All motions carried with the recorded vote counts.

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Reorganization Meeting - 6:00 pm Clifton Board of Education 745 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013 MINUTES THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS. The meeting is opened by the Board Secretary. A. MEETING OPENING 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. ADMINSTERING OATH TO ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS - MARK BRUNCIAK, ALIAS RAGSDALE, ANTHONY SANTIAGO Ahmed Shehata administered the oath to Mark Brunciak, Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter administered the oath to Alias Ragsdale and Assemblywoman Alixon Collazos-Gill administered the oath to Anthony Santiago 4. ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS: Ms. Judith A. Bassford  Mr. Mark Brunciak Mr. Joe Canova Dr. Lucy Danny Mr. Alan Paris Mr. Alias Ragsdale Mr. Anthony Santiago Mr. Joseph Siano Ms. Tanya Suarez     ALSO PRESENT: Danny A. Robertozzi, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools Janina Kusielewicz, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Michael Doktor, Director of Operations and Student Services Ahmed Shehata, Assistant Superintendent of Business/Co-Board Secretary Board Attorney, Mark Tabakin   5. MISSION STATEMENT: 6. READING OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT: 7. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Nomination for President of the Board [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]