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Residents ask board to install memorial benches and thank schools for community events
Summary
During public comment, a resident asked the board to approve two memorial benches honoring former employees and community volunteers described a Lions Club food distribution and praised the district's trunk-or-treat safety event.
During public comment at the Hillside Board of Education meeting, resident Angela Lawler proposed that the Hillside Education Association purchase two memorial benches with plaques to honor long-serving former employees Mel Fitzgerald (Ola Edwards School) and Luke Moore (Herd and Looker School). Lawler said she had coordinated with district staff on specifications and apologized for the late request.
Lawler also reported that the Lions Club hosted a food-collection event; donated items will be distributed Saturday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the AP Morris ECC building. A community member thanked the board and volunteers for organizing a well-attended 'trunk-or-treat' safety event for children.
The superintendent thanked the commenters, said the district would coordinate with the Hillside Education Association on bench placement and praised community partnerships.
Ending: The board closed public comment by voice vote and proceeded to committee reports.
