In a notable decision, the board elected Alan Paris as president and Anthony Santiago as vice president. Paris was unanimously chosen by all voting members, while Santiago secured his position with a six-to-three vote against another nominee, Judith A. Bassford. The election of new officers sets the stage for the board’s leadership and direction in the upcoming year.

Attention then shifted to the board’s professional services, specifically the appointment of a special education attorney. This topic sparked discussion, as one board member expressed dissatisfaction with the current attorney and advocated for revisiting the decision. The suggestion was made to return the matter to committee for further consideration, highlighting an ongoing debate over the board’s legal strategies in special education.

Additionally, the meeting included the swearing-in of re-elected members, Judith A. Bassford, Dr. Lucy Danny, and Alan Paris. The board also confirmed existing delegates for the New Jersey School Boards Association and Passaic County.