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River Dell board honors student Kayla Lee; student reports highlight DECA finalists and athletics
Summary
The board recognized Kayla Lee as the district nominee for Bergen County Unsung Hero and heard a student member report celebrating DECA competitors, a wrestling state champion, and upcoming spring events and school activities.
The River Dell Regional Board of Education used part of its meeting to honor student achievement and hear a student member update on recent competitions and activities.
Dr. Albero read a resolution recognizing Kayla Lee as an Unsung Hero for Bergen County, describing recipients as students who have "modeled good citizenship, a spirit of quiet strength, and a profile and purpose that inspires others." The board adopted the resolution and directed that it be presented to Kayla Lee.
In a student member report, the student representative detailed River Dell’s participation in the New Jersey DECA State Career Development Conference in Atlantic City, noting the district sent more than 80 students to compete and listed several students who qualified as ICDC finalists. The student also congratulated River Dell’s wrestling competitor who became the district’s first state champion.
The superintendent and student member also highlighted upcoming activities: Hawk student spotlight recipients for February and March, a March Madness three-on-three tournament that raised roughly $500 for pediatric cancer, and preparations for welcoming the incoming class next year. The superintendent provided logistical updates on recently completed NJGPA testing and encouraged patience as this is the first year of the adaptive instrument.
The board closed the public comment periods with no speakers and then adjourned.
Quotes from the meeting • About DECA and the students’ professionalism: "It just blows me away how professional, how organized...they have it prepared," a board member said. • On the Unsung Hero award: "The Unsung Hero Award honors students who make an outstanding contribution to their schools and communities," Dr. Albero read during the resolution presentation.
Next steps The district will present the Unsung Hero resolution to Kayla Lee and continue to track student participation in regional and national competitions.
