The board started the meeting by bidding farewell to Miss Melinda Huerta, a valued member of the School Board. In recognition of her service, a resolution was presented to her, and her colleagues expressed their appreciation. Huerta reciprocated the sentiments, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve. This was a moment as it marked the end of her tenure and the beginning of a transition on the board.

Next, the focus shifted towards education. The board, led by Superintendent Hayden Moore, highlighted the success of the Family Math Night at Washington School. Miss Darlene Berg, the Elementary Math Supervisor, and Washington Elementary School Principal, Miss Marie Deo, shared their success and discussed the positive outcomes of the event. They emphasized how the event had fostered an environment of collaboration between teachers, parents, and students.

Board member Eric Stevenson shared his experiences visiting Washington and Edison schools, commending the dedication of the students, teachers, and parents. Stevenson’s account further underlined the board’s acknowledgment of the efforts made by the community in supporting education.

The meeting also saw a report from Superintendent Hayden Moore on six harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) investigations. All investigations were determined to be unfounded.

Community involvement was a recurrent theme throughout the meeting. At the outset, Mr. Barry Geller shared an anecdote about a turkey drive, praising the community’s involvement.

In the public comment section, a resident expressed gratitude to the board for their service and urged intentional collaboration between the Town Council and the Board of Education. This sentiment resonated with the meeting’s themes of collaboration, community involvement, and appreciation for service.

The board also produced a schedule of future events and the next meetings, and approved of personnel, curricular and instructional, and finance items.