Hayley Toth and Elesia James Re-Elected as North Brunswick School Board Leaders
- Meeting Overview:
The North Brunswick School Board held a meeting to announce the results of the recent board elections, re-elect Hayley Toth as board president, and Elesia James as vice president for another year.
During the meeting, the board confirmed the election results, revealing that Jason Carter, Aeda, and Sa were the top vote-getters among the five candidates vying for the board positions. With over 12,000 votes cast out of 26,000 registered voters in North Brunswick, the election saw community engagement. Subsequently, the board proceeded with internal elections, where Hayley Toth was re-elected as board president, securing unanimous support. Elesia James was re-elected as vice president, narrowly winning with five votes against Dr. Paragi N. Patel’s four.
Beyond board leadership elections, the meeting addressed key educational initiatives. A notable topic was the approval of a curriculum agenda, which includes a program that allows 17 North Brunswick Township High School students to participate in the Middlesex County Arts program. This initiative, supported by the board, offers students specialized opportunities in photography, vocal music, and the arts, fostering collaboration with peers across the county through audition-based selection.
Janet Ciarrocca
School Board Officials:
Hayley Toth -, Elesia James – Vice, Zaire Ali, Jason Carter, Coleen Keefe, Richard Liguori, Dr. Paragi N. Patel, Manpreet Singh, Steven Wen, Rosa Hock (Board Secretary)
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
01/07/2026
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Recording Published:
01/08/2026
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Duration:
39 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Middlesex County
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Towns:
North Brunswick
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