0:00The election of Dr. Hazel-Anne M. Johnson-Marcus as the board president was a notable highlight of the meeting. Having been nominated without opposition, Dr. Johnson-Marcus received unanimous support from fellow members. This sentiment was mirrored by the election of Chris Derflinger as vice president, who also expressed eagerness to contribute to the educational discourse at the board level.

This project, previously omitted from a past referendum, was highlighted as an achievement. Brian Glassberg acknowledged the efforts of Mr. Harve in securing these grants, emphasizing the importance of such initiatives in enhancing the learning environment for students.

21:31Another agenda item was the approval of curriculum initiatives, which included the reintroduction of a three-day outdoor education trip for fifth graders. This trip, with its adjusted dates highlighted in the Bulldog briefs, was met with enthusiasm. A member expressed gratitude for the trip’s return. The board also approved curriculum guides, marking the culmination of extensive work by curriculum supervisors and staff, including Miss Herzog.

0:00This was unanimously approved through a roll call vote.

21:31Public engagement during the meeting was minimal, with no comments from attendees. However, the board acknowledged the retirement of Joan Defino, a lunch aide who dedicated 31 years to serving the school community. Her long-standing contribution was recognized, with a member noting her positive impact on numerous students and extending well wishes for her retirement.

The student representative, Miss Sha, provided updates on high school extracurricular activities. She reported on the National Honor Society meeting, the conclusion of the robotics team’s preseason, and preparations by the Consumer Bowl and mock trial teams for upcoming competitions. The achievements of the track and field teams were also noted, with particular recognition of the girls’ team winning their division.

In conjunction with these updates, announcements about PTO activities and fundraisers were made. Upcoming events included spring fundraisers by the Edgar Moss PTO and the Project Graduation raffle sale. Community members were encouraged to participate, with a reminder about the council fundraiser scheduled for May 2nd.

As the meeting drew to a close, the board prepared to enter an executive session to discuss confidential matters. A motion was made and seconded to proceed with this session, which received unanimous approval. It was noted that the board did not anticipate returning from the executive session.