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.
- Contract with Catapult Learning, LLC for non-public school health services (not to exceed Chapter 226 funding)
- ESEA Grant funds totaling $4,893,716 for Title I, IIA, III, and IV Part A
- IDEA Basic funds of $3,025,552 and Preschool funds of $97,769
- 21st Century Program Grant of $550,000 for after school and summer services at Schools #4, #12, and #17
- Carl D. Perkins Grant in the amount of $17,296
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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
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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.
- Resolución EA-6/17/26 instando al alivio ante el aumento de los costos de atención médica, citando un aumento de la prima del 31.9% en 2026 y de casi el 74% en cinco años
- Reconocimiento del equipo de Robótica de CHS 'The Mechanical Mustangs' por clasificar para el FIRST Championship y ganar premios
- Expresión de condolencia por la maestra Michele Lazor, quien sirvió durante más de 20 años
- Adopción de las actas de las reuniones del 21 de mayo de 2026 y el 2 de junio de 2026
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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.
- Reconocimiento a Margaret Beissel, guardia de cruce de CHS, por 50 años de servicio y jubilación
- Reconocimiento a los atletas de deportes de invierno y primavera del First Team All County
- Reconocimiento a los estudiantes seleccionados para el Region All State Ensemble a través de NJSMA
- Reconocimiento a las animadoras de CHS por el Campeonato Estatal de NJCDCA (4to consecutivo) y el Campeonato Nacional (1er Lugar)
- Reconocimiento a los beneficiarios del premio 2025-2026 Governor's Educator of the Year
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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.
- Approved change in employment status P-6/2/26 (6-0, 2 abstentions)
- Suspended normal order of business (unanimous)
- Closed public recognition portion of the meeting (unanimous)
- Forwent Board member comments (unanimous)
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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
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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.
- Reconocimiento de 18 maestros y paraprofesionales como galardonados con el premio a la Excelencia en la Educación 2025-2026
- Reconocimiento del personal con 25 años de servicio y jubilaciones
- Expresiones de condolencia por William F. Gibson (antiguo sargento detective/concejal), Ernest J. Scheidemann (antiguo maestro/fideicomisario) y Peter DaGiau (antiguo conserje/supervisor)
- Adopción de las actas de las reuniones regulares y ejecutivas del 7 de mayo de 2026
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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.
- Presentación del presupuesto final por el Administrador de la Junta Michael Ucci
- Proclama del 4 de mayo de 2026 como Semana de Apreciación del Maestro
- Proclama del 6 de mayo de 2026 como Día Nacional de la Enfermera Escolar
- Expresiones de condolencia para el Dr. Anthony Barbary, Robert Popowich y Frances Sheridan
- Adopción de las actas de las reuniones regulares y ejecutivas del 15 de abril de 2026
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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.
- Approved convening an Executive Session to discuss personnel, legal, and contract matters
- Adopted the April 15, 2026, Regular and Executive meeting minutes
- Approved expressions of condolences and various educational/administrative items (EA-5/7/26-1 through EA-5/7/26-12)
- Approved personnel actions including resignations, leaves, and summer program appointments (P-5/7/26-1 through P-5/7/26-38)
- Approved finance and facilities items excluding the final budget (F-5/7/26-1 through F-5/7/26-4 and F-5/7/26-6 through F-5/7/26-11)
- Adopted the Final 2026-2027 Budget with a 6% increase (F-5/7/26-5)
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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.
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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.
- Segunda lectura y adopción de una política no especificada
- Proclamación de abril de 2026 como el Mes de la Concientización sobre el Autismo
- Proclamación de abril de 2026 como el Mes de la Herencia Árabe en las Clifton Public Schools
- Reconocimiento de abril de 2026 como el Mes de la Biblioteca Escolar en New Jersey
- Adopción de las actas de las reuniones del 17 y 19 de marzo de 2026
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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.
- Adopted March 17, 2026 Special and Executive Meeting minutes
- Adopted March 19, 2026 Special and Executive Meeting minutes
- Approved educational items including Autism Awareness and Arab Heritage months (EA-4/15/26-1 through 7)
- Approved 18 personnel items including resignations, retirements, and appointments (P-4/15/26-1 through 18)
- Approved 13 financial and facility items including donations and budget modifications (F-4/15/26-1 through 13)
- Entered Executive Session to discuss personnel, legal, and contract matters
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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
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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.
- Adopción de actas del 5 de febrero, 26 de febrero y 2 de marzo de 2026
- Expresión de condolencias por la maestra jubilada Ilene Deblinger
- Expresión de condolencias por el maestro de educación especial jubilado Forrest Elliott
- Resolución reconociendo el Mes Nacional de la Historia de la Mujer con el tema 'Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future'
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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.
- Adopted minutes for Feb. 5, Feb. 26, and Mar. 2 meetings (motion carries; Yes: 8, Abstain: 1)
- Moved Board meeting from June 18, 2026 to June 17, 2026 (motion carries; Yes: 9)
- Moved Special Awards meeting from June 11, 2026 to June 2, 2026 (motion carries; Yes: 9)
- Approved Education/Administration resolutions EA‑3/19/26‑1 through EA‑3/19/26‑20 (motion carries; Yes: 9, No: 2, Abstain: 1)
- Approved Personnel resolutions P‑3/19/26‑1 through P‑3/19/26‑26 (motion carries; Yes: 9, Abstain: 3)
- Approved Finance resolutions F‑3/19/26‑1 through F‑3/19/26‑14, including adoption of the 2026‑2027 Preliminary Budget (motion carries; Yes: 9, Abstain: 3)
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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
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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.
- Audiencia Presupuestaria Preliminar
- Administración del juramento a la miembro electa de la junta Eve Estrict-Barnes
- Recomendación de colocar al empleado ID #09-2025-26 en licencia administrativa pagada a partir del 6 de marzo de 2026
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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.
- Approved motion to convene into Executive Session
- Approved amendment of Employee ID #09-2025-26 leave from administrative to medical
- Approved separation agreement for Employee ID #09-2025-26
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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
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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.
- Segunda lectura y adopción de la Política 0143 – Board Member Election and Appointment
- Nombramiento de personal: Emily Sanchez como TTR-Art Teacher en School #11, escalón 5 de la guía salarial BA ($67,215), prorrateado, 3/4/26–10/15/26
- Se llevarán a cabo entrevistas para la vacante de la junta; se podrán tomar medidas
- Periodo de reconocimiento público para comentarios de los residentes sobre las operaciones del distrito
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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.
- Approved Personnel Appointments P-3/2/26-1 (8-0)
- Approved Policy EA-3/2/26-1 (8-0)
- Entered Executive Session to interview vacancy candidates (8-0)
- Elected Eve Estrict-Barnes to Board vacancy (8-0)
- Suspended Board member comments (Voice vote)
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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
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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.
- Reconocimiento a la Dra. Lucy Danny por su servicio en la junta de 2011 a 2026
- Entrega de premios para los atletas del First County All Team 2025-2026
- Reconocimiento a los Estudiantes del Mes de diciembre, enero y febrero
- Reconocimiento a Patricia Litchfield como Empleada del Mes del Distrito de noviembre
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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.
- Entrevistas para una vacante de la Junta para un puesto no especificado
- Segunda lectura y adopción de la Política 0143: Elección y Nombramiento de Miembros de la Junta
- Comentarios públicos permitidos bajo el Reconocimiento Público
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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.
- Colocación fuera del distrito para el alumno #133387 en The Felician School, matrícula $76,153.40
- Segunda lectura y adopción de las políticas de participación de padres/familias del Título I para ocho escuelas
- Excursiones aprobadas, incluyendo el Grado 4 a Amazing Escape Room y CHS a BMW Training
- Renuncia de la conserje Dolores Then, efectiva el 6 de febrero de 2026
- Jubilación de la maestra Mary Clare, efectiva el 30 de junio de 2026
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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.
- Adopted minutes for January 22, 2026 (8-0)
- Approved 26 personnel items (7-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved 14 finance and facility items (7-0, 4 abstain)
- Approved 5 addenda items (7-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss Board vacancies (voice vote)
- Entered executive session to discuss personnel, contracts, and policy (voice vote)
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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
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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.
- Aprobación del calendario escolar 2026-2027 (1 de julio de 2026 – 30 de junio de 2027)
- Primera lectura de las políticas de participación de padres y familias de Title I para las Escuelas 4, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17 y CCMS
- Aceptación de la renuncia de la Comisionada Lucy Danny efectiva el 12 de enero de 2026
- Colocación fuera del distrito del alumno #137999 en Chapel Hill Academy, Lincoln Park, NJ
- Resoluciones reconociendo enero de 2026 como el Mes de Reconocimiento de la Junta Escolar y el Mes de la Herencia Musulmana
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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.
- Adopted December 4, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Adopted January 6, 2026 reorganization meeting minutes (8-0)
- Approved personnel actions P-1/22/26-1 through P-1/22/26-35 (8-0)
- Amended Bylaw 0143 regarding officer nomination and voting (8-0)
- Approved education/administration items EA-1/22/26-1 through EA-1/22/26-9 (7-1)
- Approved finance/facilities items F-1/22/26-1 through F-1/22/26-12 (8-0)
- Approved addenda personnel and teaching assignments A-1/22/26-1 through A-1/22/26-2 (8-0)
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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.
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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.
- Elección del Presidente y Vicepresidente de la Junta para el próximo año
- Designación de las fechas de reuniones para 2026, incluyendo audiencias presupuestarias y ceremonias de premiación
- Nombramiento de Weiner Law Group como asesor general a $165/hour y de Machado/Kleen Law Group como asesor de educación especial a $160/hour
- Nombramiento de Lerch, Vinci & Bliss como auditor con una tarifa que no excederá los $77,150
- Nombramiento de la maestra de educación especial Hayley Smith con un salario de $76,215
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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.
- Elected Judith Bassford as Board president (5‑4 vote)
- Elected Anthony Santiago as Board vice president (5‑4 vote after three rounds)
- Approved designation of meetings (motion carried; 9 members voted yes)
- Approved Professional Services agenda item EA-1/6/26-1 (motion carried; 8 yes, 3 abstentions)
- Approved Personnel appointment agenda item P-1/6/26-1 (motion carried; 9 yes votes)
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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
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