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Students share Costa Rica trip slideshow as board honors two staff for 25 years
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Summary
Student representatives presented a slideshow about their Costa Rica trip; the board recognized David Davenport and Rich Hazler for 25 years of service and announced a Jersey Mike's fundraiser and upcoming events.
Students at Pequannock Township High School presented a slideshow recounting an educational trip to Costa Rica while the board recognized staff celebrating 25 years of service.
Student Olivia (S7) described a multi‑day itinerary that included visits to Guanacaste, Alajuela and San José; activities included ziplining, a natural‑soap workshop, snorkeling, a La Fortuna waterfall hike and a whitewater‑rafting day followed by a school visit and community engagement with local students. Olivia described service activities (donations, games and English practice) at a small local school and noted student fundraising to pay for a classroom ceiling paint project.
During recognition, a speaker (S8) honored David Davenport’s 25 years of service as head custodian at North Boulevard. Dr. Portis (S6) paid tribute to Rich Hazler’s 25 years with examples of leadership and student connection in multiple roles.
The board also noted community events: an upcoming World Language Honor Society induction, spring musical performances and a Jersey Mike’s fundraiser where Dr. Portis and Mr. Hazler will make subs in Lincoln Park to support the PTHS HSA.
What follows: the board encouraged the public to view prior board meeting recordings for more background and invited the community to the April 27 public hearing on the budget.
