The meeting began by acknowledging the contributions of outgoing student liaisons and district personnel. The superintendent and board president paid tribute to these individuals for their commitment to the school community. The recognition of individuals from the special service department was particularly notable, as Gina Velasquez was retiring after years of service. Additionally, the meeting addressed the discontinuation of the P.A.S.S. scholarship program, although details of the reasons or implications were not disclosed in the summaries provided.

In a moment, Mr. and Mrs. Penel presented the Dylan Penel Mountaineer Trailblazer award to students Nicholas Vasquez and Gabriel Evans. This award spotlights students who have shown exceptional dedication to the school community, and the recipients’ achievements were celebrated by those present. The superintendent took this opportunity to express gratitude towards the West Orange community and the board of education for their support, especially in light of the funding deficits the district is facing.

Further highlighting student successes, the board took a moment to acknowledge Julian Pere for earning the Eagle Scout award, a prestigious accomplishment in the Boy Scouts of America. The board also discussed the upcoming high school graduations.

The meeting proceeded with the approval of various administrative matters, including personnel, curriculum and instruction, and finance. Although the summaries did not provide specific details on these items, the approvals suggest routine oversight and governance by the board over the district’s educational and operational directives.

In addition to these recognitions and approvals, the board announced that the next meeting is scheduled to be held on July 22, 2024, at West Orange High School.