Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education Welcomes New Member Marissa Landy Jefferson
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Meeting Date:
01/02/2024
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Recording Published:
01/02/2024
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Duration:
24 Minutes
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Essex County
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Towns:
Caldwell, West Caldwell
- Meeting Overview:
In a recent reorganization meeting of the Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education, the most significant event was the swearing-in of new board member Marissa Landy Jefferson, who received 1,740 votes in the recent election. Joseph Zaki, a practicing New Jersey attorney who works with Jefferson, administered the oath of office. Zaki praised Jefferson’s strong work ethic, attention to detail, and her role in managing town hall programs. Following the swearing-in ceremony, the board conducted its annual reorganization, which included electing Julianne Grosso as president and Chris D’Ambola as vice president for the year.
The meeting also covered the appointment of board members to various committees and associations, with all items from 1 through 25 on the agenda approved unanimously. In her statement, newly elected president Julianne Grosso expressed her hopes for a year marked by collaboration, growth, and positive transformation, extending a warm welcome to Jefferson.
During the public comments section, a community member, John Walker, expressed concerns about the middle school’s requirement for students to wear lanyards, citing safety issues and lack of transparency regarding the funds collected from lanyard replacements. Superintendent Dr. Christopher Conklin took note of the concerns and committed to addressing the questions raised.
The board agreed to enter executive session following the meeting, and it was announced that the next meetings would be held on January 22nd and 29th, with plans for future meetings to take place at each elementary school in the district.
Dr. Christopher Conklin
School Board Officials:
Julianne Grosso, Chris D’Ambola, Chris Elko, Terri DiMartini-Greenlee, Danielle Mack, Madeline Alberta (JCHS Student Representative)
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Meeting Date:
01/02/2024
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Recording Published:
01/02/2024
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Duration:
24 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Essex County
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Towns:
Caldwell, West Caldwell
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