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The board meeting included acknowledgments to the facilities and transportation crews for preparing the school grounds following inclement weather, noting the use of the second emergency contingency day. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to recognizing the Governor's Educators of the Year for 2026. This involved presentations honoring recipients from various school levels, including an elementary school principal recognizing a preschool teacher (Christa Alisandre) for engagement, creativity, and social emotional learning integration, and a school social worker (Jen Rogers) for advocacy and community involvement. Village Elementary School recognized its Teacher of the Year (Valerie Hump) for dedication to student growth, expertise in mathematics instruction, and leadership in peer mentorship programs, as well as its Educational Services Professional of the Year (Lauren Fau) for her role as a school counselor, anti-bullying specialist, and developer of emotional regulation tools. Lower Middle School recognized its Teacher of the Year (Jen Romano) for her work in special education, commitment to unified schools efforts, and creating a positive, graceful environment, and its Educational Services Professional of the Year (Kevin Armstrong) for his work as a guidance counselor, anti-bullying specialist, and planner of schoolwide events focused on joy and respect.