The board dedicated part of their session to acknowledge the hard work and achievements of educators across the district. These honored individuals included a math teacher, a media specialist, a paraprofessional, a preschool teacher, special education teachers, and an academic coordinator. Each was celebrated for their dedication, professionalism, and impact on student success. The recognitions took place following an introduction to the meeting, which included general procedures and the student council representative report.

Following the commendations and a short recess, the committee on curriculum and instruction recommended several resolutions, CI1 through CI18, which included welcoming new hires and extending well wishes to retirees. Similarly, the committee on finance and administration put forward resolutions F1 through F8. During the roll call votes, the board voices their approval for the new hires and retiring staff members.

A notable financial update was the approval of the bill list for May 2024 and the introduction of the stabilized state school budget aid program. This program is significant as it comes with a state appropriation of over $71 million, which is poised to provide substantial support to the district’s budget. The legislative update, provided by Miss Sasso, touched on legislation aimed at offering relief to school districts facing state aid reductions. Mr. Gales reported on the financial and administrative aspects, including the opening of requests for proposals for the Food Service management company and the implementation of a new human resources and payroll employee portal.

Council liaison Miss Wolf shared information on various town events and updates, emphasizing community engagement. These included details about voter registration deadlines, health and wellness events, and the Memorial Day Parade. Additionally, the return of the college boot camp seminar for rising seniors was announced, which is designed to aid students in their transition to higher education.

In the realm of district-wide updates, Mr. Binski reported on ongoing maintenance and infrastructure projects, such as carpet replacements and roof repairs.

The CPAC provided updates on community involvement and support, mentioning the annual 5K Color Run walk and the introduction of a hotline for encouragement.

General comments and questions from the board members followed, with expressions of congratulations to retirees, award recipients, and students, as well as discussions about upcoming events and presentations. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was followed by a roll call vote.