Governance & Leadership
Board activity, personnel changes, and district transparency
Board of Education Activity (2025)
Board Meetings
14
Includes 1 board retreat
Resolutions Passed
656
All categories (personnel, budget, policies, etc.)
Transparency
High
All meetings broadcast on YouTube & cable
Meeting Details
Structure: Elected 9-member board with 3-year staggered terms
Schedule: Typically first Monday of each month, 7:30 PM at Long Hill Township Municipal Building
Broadcast: Comcast Channel 29, Verizon Channel 38, and YouTube live stream
Superintendent: Lori Jones
Personnel Changes (2025)
71
New Hires
21
Resignations
7
Retirements
Teacher Salary Range for New Hires (2025)
$60,485 - $92,765 (depending on experience and credentials)
LDTC positions at higher end, entry-level teachers at lower end. Part-time positions prorated accordingly.
Sample New Hires (2025)
Position | Salary |
|---|---|
6th Grade Science Teacher | $82,682 |
8th Grade Mathematics Teacher | $60,485 |
Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant | $92,765 |
MTSS Interventionist Teacher (0.6 FTE) Prorated | $42,093 |
Preschool Teacher | $63,285 |
Spanish Teacher (0.45 FTE) Prorated | $34,002 |
Special Education Teacher | $67,650 |
Third Grade Teacher | $60,485 |
Showing representative sample of 8 appointments. Full list includes 71 total hires (teachers, administrators, support staff).
Notable Departures (2025)
Position | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
Director of Special Services Geraldine Colon | February 2025 | Retirement |
Eighth Grade Math Teacher Linda Sepe | February 2025 | Retirement |
Facilities Manager Mark Manderski | June 2025 | Resignation |
IT Technician Andrew McAvoy | July 2025 | Resignation |
Millington School Nurse Karen Freeman | April 2025 | Retirement |
Sixth Grade Science Teacher Valerie Currais | February 2025 | Resignation |
Third Grade Teacher Carolyn Omelio | July 2025 | Retirement |
Showing key departures. Total departures include 21 resignations and 7 retirements, plus multiple paraprofessionals and support staff.
Personnel Stability Assessment
The district experienced typical turnover with retirements of long-serving staff members. The 6th grade science and 8th grade math positions were both filled after resignations, indicating planned transitions.
Positive indicators:
- Key positions filled promptly (science, math)
- No mass exodus or mid-year crisis departures
- Competitive salary range for new teachers ($60K-$93K)
- Superintendent provides leadership continuity
Areas to monitor:
- Director of Special Services retired (planned, February 2025)
- Facilities Manager and IT Technician resignations
- 21 departures vs. 71 appointments (net gain, but watch for quality of replacements)
Special Services (2025)
Resolution Volume
Total Resolutions: 43 special services resolutions
Average per month: 3.6 resolutions
Peak month: May (8 resolutions) - typical for ESY planning
Services Provided
- • Out-of-district placements
- • Extended School Year (ESY) programs
- • Related services (speech, OT, PT)
- • IEP evaluations and modifications
- • Homebound instruction
Assessment: The volume of special services resolutions is consistent with typical district special education needs. May showed the highest activity due to Extended School Year planning for summer services. No unusual spikes or concerning patterns.
Data Sources
Governance data compiled from:
- • 14 board meeting agendas analyzed (January - December 2025)
- • 656 total resolutions extracted and categorized
- • Personnel resolutions with salary and position data
- • Special services resolutions tracked by month
Report generated January 2026