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Lodi celebrates renovated high school auditorium and recognizes student and staff achievements
Summary
Superintendent D'Amico reported the April 9 ribbon-cutting for the renovated Lodi High School auditorium, praised student performances of Frozen, and honored student and staff awardees including Kirsten Balau, Alexandra Pereira and Valentina Napolitano; two trustees were recognized for reelection.
Superintendent D'Amico opened the April 29 meeting by reporting on the April 9 grand opening and ribbon-cutting for the newly renovated Lodi High School auditorium and congratulated the Lodi High School drama club and pit orchestra for their performances of Frozen.
D'Amico recognized several honorees: Kirsten Balau as a 2026 Bergen County Unsung Hero for community service; Alexandra Pereira, a Lodi High senior, as the 2026 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Club of Lower Bergen County; and Valentina Napolitano as the New Jersey Council for Exceptional Children’s Special Education Teacher of the Year. D'Amico noted Napolitano’s roles supporting transition planning and vocational student experiences, including leading the “orange and brew” coffee shop program.
The superintendent also congratulated Nancy Cardone and William Thomas on reelection to the board and welcomed newly elected trustees noted in the transcript; he thanked outgoing trustees Al Mastrafilippo and Joe Ramos for their service. The board paused for a short recess so honorees could take photos.
The superintendent and trustees also fielded brief clarifying questions about program expenses (including field trips for a special-needs life-skills program) and acknowledged the community’s role in supporting the arts and student success. The meeting continued with routine business after the presentations.
The meeting adjourned following completion of scheduled agenda items.
