Haledon School Board Appoints Dr. Mary Melissa as New Superintendent
- Meeting Overview:
The Haledon School Board held a meeting to appoint Dr. Mary Melissa as the new superintendent, concluding a search involving over 40 candidates. The board emphasized the importance of this decision in providing stability and forward momentum for the district. In addition to the appointment, discussions were initiated about potentially putting a tax increase proposal on the ballot to avoid budget reductions in the coming year.
The meeting’s central topic was the unanimous approval of Dr. Mary Melissa’s contract as the new superintendent. The board members noted that Dr. Melissa was a standout candidate from the initial interview stages. They expressed confidence that her leadership would address the district’s challenges and propel it toward achieving set goals. Dr. Melissa, who has significant experience from her previous district, expressed her commitment to fostering relationships and honoring progress while aiming for new achievements.
A significant part of the meeting was devoted to discussing the possibility of proposing a tax increase to the voters. This proposal aims to prevent potential budget cuts next year. It was agreed that further discussions would be necessary to develop a plan.
School Board Officials:
Roxana Cerna, Michael Coletta, Angelina Cuadrado, George Guzman Jr., Liesl Iza, Lakisha Johnson, Rafael Martinez, Carlos Moczo, Motez Ramadan, Christopher Wacha (Chief School Administrator), Lameka Augustin (Business Administrator/Board Secretary)
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
07/02/2026
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Recording Published:
07/06/2026
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Duration:
10 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Passaic County
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Towns:
Haledon
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