“I have spent significant time working on healing my PTSD. … I knew running for and being on the Board of Education was going to test my trauma recovery methods unlike any other endeavor.”

Commissioners said they supported JESPY’s mission but hoped for adaptive re-use, or “better” design. Their recommendation is non-binding.

UPDATE: A statement from BOE members Telesford and Vadlamani reads in part: “We express our full support for Acting Superintendent Gilbert’s recent decision to put Principal Sanchez on administrative leave. We understand the gravity of this situation and recognize that this decision may cause discomfort and raise questions for many students, parents and members of our community.”

Dafis was sworn in for his 3rd term on the Committee: “Let us embark on this new term united in purpose, driven by a collective desire to make Maplewood Township the best it can be.”

From the Lydia Johnson Dance School: The acclaimed Lydia Johnson Dance (LJD) School, a nonprofit organization, will begin its winter/spring session next week, and there is still time to register …

“I promise to serve with integrity, diligence and honesty,” said Adams.