Board of Education Meeting Notes

Krista Steiner was the top-ranked student with the highest GPA at Arthur L. Johnson High School (ALJ).
She was the president of the National Honor Society.
She was co-president of the student council.
She was a member of the cheerleading squad.
She will be attending the University of Tennessee in the fall.

Braden Weber was the salutatorian.
She demonstrated poise while speaking in front of the graduating class and families.
She was a student visionary for cancer research through her support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
She supported the student movement against cancer (SMAC Club) at ALJ.
She excelled in advanced placement courses and dual enrollment classes.

The Union County School Board Association celebrates board members for their achievements at the end-of-year meetings in May.
Achievements include certifications within the New Jersey School Board Association and milestones for time spent serving the students.
Mr. Dunkersloop received an award for 10 years of dedication to the children of Clark Township School District.
Mr. Thomas Lewis received an award for 20 years of dedication to the children of Clark Township School District.
Lorraine Aclonis received an award for 30 years of dedication to the children of Clark Township School District, including a citation and a plaque.

Served as a volunteer to help the Clark schools become one of the best in Union County and the state.
The board is diverse and listens to each other's comments.
The board members have different opinions, but they always come to a consensus.

Items one through 81 were addressed.
Educational retirements were acknowledged, including June Curry (nurse), Mary Jo Baker, Mike Sharon, Anne Marie Estebies, Jackie Henrichs, and Margot Rosenmeyer.

Kevin Tenpenny expressed excitement and gratitude for the opportunity.
Joy Donaldson was appointed as the administrator supervisor of the Clark preschool.
- Her son attended the Clark preschool.
- She is committed to providing students with the best educational experience.

Shannon Boyce is a special education teacher at Carl H. Kumpf Middle School.
The district is working on child study teamwork, extended school year programs, daily training, Camp Dimension, and Clark Connects to the past.
Summer building projects are underway.
Support staff reappointments, including paraprofessional aids and lunch aids, are important for children's education.
The Board of Education will reimburse costs exceeding $250$ for college courses taken by students at ALJ, provided they receive an A or higher:
- One course per year in grades 9 and 10.
- Two courses per year in grades 11 and 12.
The Frankie Henley and Valerie Rose School PTAs donated summer reading books.
ExxonMobil, in collaboration with P and J Fuel Inc, donated a $1,000$ check for ALJ educational opportunities and resources, recognizing students for their hard work.

Fifth-grade pool parties celebrated students moving up to middle school at Frank and Henley and Valley Road School.
Field days were held for students.
Graduation marked the close of an important chapter for the seniors at Arthur L. Johnson.

Principal Tara Oliver and Katrina Pasquay were thanked for a fabulous graduation.
The graduation was considered an advertisement for the Clark Schools.

The Union County Athletic Directors honored Mr. Lewis for his contributions to Union County.
Student-athletes from the girls' basketball team and the boys' basketball team presented him with a plaque.
Mr. Lewis was thanked for his passion and support of the student-athletes.
Mr. Lewis has worked in education for 52 years.

Mr. Dray asked the superintendent whether they would follow Governor Murphy's law regarding transgender students and parental rights.
Discussion about teaching abortion ideas to students and parental guidance.

Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Mr. Smith stated that Mr. Lewis has changed the lives of many people, including himself.
Staff and board members expressed gratitude and appreciation for Mr. Lewis's mentorship, friendship, and dedication to the district.
Acknowledgment of the girls' softball team winning their second section state title.
Brody Goldman, a baseball player, was named to the Quad County underclassmen all-star game.
Mr. Lewis thanked everyone and expressed his commitment to Clark.