Board speakers recognized multiple students and student-athletes from across the district. Honors included fourth-grade students Nathan McViggy and Liam Jacob of MTES; Ridgeway student Kira Coxhawk for academic and gifted-and-talented accomplishments; Whiting student Hudson for kindness; Regional Day School student Martin for leadership; middle-school leaders Cole Greco and Audrey Stapp for athletic leadership; two students selected to the NJMEA All-State Treble Chorus; and high-school athletes Jacob (bowling averages listed) and Ayanna (four-year varsity wrestler and team captain).

Speakers praised students’ character, leadership and academic effort and invited families and honorees to join the board for photos. The recognitions were followed by a brief transition to grant announcements and board business.