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Board approves consent agenda, honors retiring staff and proclaims Autism Acceptance and Month of the Military Child
Summary
The board approved 16 action items in a roll‑call vote; it read proclamations recognizing military children and Autism Acceptance Month and acknowledged retirements of two long‑serving staff members.
The Colts Neck Township Board of Education approved the slate of action items on the April 15 agenda by roll call. After a motion and second, the board’s roll call recorded assent from members present and the chair declared the motion carried.
The meeting included two proclamations: one recognizing April 2026 as the Month of the Military Child, read by Mrs. Horwitz, and another recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month, read by Mr. Walsh. Members thanked military families in the district, highlighted the district’s liaison to military families and noted partnerships with Naval Weapons Station Earle.
During action‑item presentations administration also announced retirements. Dr. Garabaccio (administration) recognized Veronica Zeno for 22 years of service as an instructional assistant and Amy Desmond for 28 years at the elementary level (over 30 years teaching). "The care and the love that they give to children every single day is just immeasurable," Dr. Garabaccio said, and the board offered its thanks and best wishes.
Vote at a glance: The board voted to approve the 16 action items by roll call; members present voted in favor and the motion was carried. The meeting then proceeded to liaison reports and committee business.
