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Volume 39, Issue 4 EBEA Newsletter Page 9

JONATHAN CONNORS: HAMMARSKJOLD CHILD FELICIDAD CRUZ: FINANCIAL SERVICES
NUTRITION DRIVER BOOKKEEPER
When people discuss the Child Nutrition Department Felicidad Cruz retired September 1, 2017 after working
they usually share similar thoughts—the friendly staff, in the Payroll & Benefits Department as a bookkeeper
the delicious food and all the hard work that goes into for 15 years. Her colleagues in the Finance Department
it all. Though, does anyone ever seem to discuss how are already missing her presence in the office. Fely was
the schools receive all the food? Or how all the product a hard working professional and a driving force in
gets to each kitchen in time for the start of breakfast keeping the office organized. Her calm and soothing
and lunch? nature was always welcomed in the hectic day-to-day
hustle and bustle of the Finance Department. Fely’s
For the past 13 years, Jon Connors, our child nutrition
driver, has played a vital role in the daily operational kindness and generosity were always appreciated. She
is currently enjoying her beautiful new home in
success of East Brunswick Public Schools.
Delaware as a retiree and proud grandmother.
Rain or shine, snow or wind; Jon will do whatever it
takes to ensure each school has what they need to
properly deliver healthy and delicious meals to our BARBARA CZARNECKI: CHURCHILL CHILD
students and community. NUTRITIONIST

Jon can be described as a combination of many Barbara Czarnecki was a child nutritionist at Churchill
attributes and qualities—committed, professional, for the better part of a decade. She was always reliable
loyal, and motivated, to name just a few. Though, the and worked hard to ensure that our students were
one aspect of Jon that surpasses all the rest is his served a nutritious lunch. This is no easy task as there
amazing character. There is no one you can trust more are 4 lunch periods a day and the students are in and
to do the right thing—especially when no one is out of the cafeteria in 20 minutes, so her efficiency and
looking. According to his colleagues, Jon is dedication made her an integral part of the child
irreplaceable and will be dearly missed. He has nutrition team. What Barbara is really known for is her
represented this school district with class, kindness and warmth. Barbara's daughter Kristen just
professionalism and passion. Similar to the district, he graduated college and this made Barbara very proud.
should be recognized as a “Blue Ribbon” staff member We are certainly proud of Barbara and know that her
for all he has done. Finally, the word “great” seems family is as well. We wish her well in her retirement.
appropriate here. Not only is Jon a great employee,
but, most important, he is a great friend.

ANTHONY DABROSKI: SUPPORT OPERATIONS FACILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER
Anthony is a kind hearted individual and a true team player. No job was ever too big (or too small) and when his
response to a request was “don’t worry, we’ll figure it out,” you knew that the job would get done! Without
hesitation he would drop everything to help you if you were in a bind. Mr. Dabroski’s wide range of experience in
carpentry, cabinet making, locksmithing and general construction has enabled the department to provide first-class
support to the district’s nearly 9,000 staff, faculty and, most importantly, students. Anthony’s 25-year career holds
many accomplishments but most noteworthy and recognizable is the semi-circular desk (dais) located in the Board
Room, of which Anthony was the lead architect. Anthony designed and built the dais that is used by our board
members at all EBBOE meetings held at the Jon R. Kopko Administration Building. To this day, this fine piece of
furniture continues to provide a first impression of excellence to not only visitors and the community, but also to the
district’s board, administrators, staff and faculty as well.

While the department sends a heartfelt thanks and congratulations to Anthony on his retirement, the men and
women he worked side-by-side with will miss not only his master craftsman expertise, but his friendship as well.

We wish Anthony a wonderful retirement filled with much deserved relaxation and lots of fishing and hunting.