Euclid Board of Education recognizes staff, faculty, a parent and NJROTC color guard as November honorees

The Euclid Board of Education used part of its meeting to honor staff, a faculty member, a parent and members of the Euclid High School NJROTC color guard as November honorees.

The chair read a resolution recognizing Libby Russo as the staff member of the month, saying she has "created space where young people feel heard, valued, and accepted" and describing her as a trusted resource and a compassionate listener who provides students access to services they need to thrive academically and emotionally. Plaques were announced for presentation by the board and by the president (as stated during the reading).

The board named Kara Vlach faculty member of the month. In the reading the chair praised Vlach for an "unwavering commitment to academic excellence," strategic thinking and efforts to build confidence and collaboration among colleagues.

A parent identified in the reading as Theresa Bridal was recognized as parent of the month for her work supporting the class of 2026 and organizing events such as Senior Sunrise. The reading includes an inconsistent rendering of the parent's surname later in the text; the transcript preserves that inconsistency (see clarifying details).

The chair invited members of the Euclid High School NJROTC color guard forward and read a resolution naming Shaituan Cepeda, Ariana Hernandez, Tian Gabriel, Damon Stevens, Jackson Greenway and Kelly Banks as students of the month, noting the color guard's role in presenting the nation's colors and leading at major school events "with honor, precision, and pride." Certificates and acknowledgments were presented to the students.

The board offered congratulations to the honorees and concluded the recognitions segment.