President unhappy with high salaries WEST MILFORD Eighty-nine students and 12 adults were recognized at Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting. The students, who represented all of the district’s schools, ranged in age as well as accomplishment. Among those honored was Edmond Hofmann who is this year’s Rensselear Scholarship Award winner. Among the adults recognized was Laura Oaks, who was chosen West Milford Teacher of the Year and Passaic County Teacher of the Year. Among the business conducted during the meeting was the approval of a number of new hires, usually a rubber-stamp move. But Board President Midge Touw took exception to two hires, Peter Anzelone at $103,244 and an additional $10,000 stipend and Stuart Schwerner at $52,500. Both positions are related to the physical education department. “I’m not against physical education in any way,” she said, “but we are in the business of education, not recreation.” She warned the board, “We eventually have to deal with the fact that we’re spending so much on salaries for these things.” Despite her objections, the board agreed to hire both men. In other business: Board Member Wayne Gottlieb has been leading a fight against New Jersey Senate Bill 1219. The bill, which was introduced by Senator Martin, but largely drafted by West Milford resident Martin O’Shea and activist John Paff, attempts to update the state laws regarding open government. Gottlieb told board members he had written to Martin asking for paperwork regarding the bill “in the spirit of open government.” He reported that Martin denied the records and called him a hypocrit. The paperwork Gottlieb requested doesn’t actually fall under the definition of open government records.