Clark School Board Welcomes New Director and Accountant
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Meeting Date:
07/08/2024
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Recording Published:
07/09/2024
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Duration:
13 Minutes
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Union County
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Towns:
Clark, Garwood
- Meeting Overview:
The Clark School Board meeting introduced notable appointments, including Dr. Heather Austin as the new Director of Special Services and Mrs. Donna Marino as the Public School Accountant. Both positions are significant for the administration, with Austin bringing experience from the Cranford School District and Marino from the Dune School District. The meeting also covered the approval of minutes, personnel matters, board governance, and financial items, with various motions carried and member abstentions noted.
The appointments of Dr. Heather Austin and Mrs. Donna Marino marked a momentous occasion for the Clark School Board. Superintendent Edward Grande reported on Austin’s rigorous interview process and her background in education. Grande expressed gratitude to the Personnel Committee and the full board for their support. Austin, present at the meeting, expressed her excitement to join the team.
Similarly, Grande introduced Marino, who will take over as Public School Accountant following Mr. Zetti’s retirement. She comes from a recent position as an assistant Business Administrator, and her arrival is anticipated to bring a smooth transition in the central office’s financial management.
Beyond these high-profile appointments, the board discussed the ongoing summer programs, including the Extended School Year (ASY) program for special needs students and various curriculum writing and building projects. Although the meeting covered routine approvals and procedural matters, including the unanimous approval of minutes from previous meetings, the introduction of new hires stood out as the most impactful items on the agenda.
The board briefly opened the floor to public comments on both agenda and non-agenda items, but there were no discussions or concerns raised by the public.
Edward Grande
School Board Officials:
Steven Donkersloot, Thomas Lewis, Lorraine j. Aklonis, Dino Bencivenga, Scott Bohm, Robert Brede, Megan Harrison, Kristen Hickman, Robert F. Smorol, Jr., Christine Guerriero (Garwood Representative)
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Meeting Date:
07/08/2024
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Recording Published:
07/09/2024
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Duration:
13 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Union County
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Towns:
Clark, Garwood
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