Rich Taibi Elected as Oaklyn School Board President in Close Vote
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Meeting Date:
01/07/2025
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Recording Published:
01/07/2025
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Duration:
28 Minutes
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Towns:
Oaklyn
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County:
Camden County
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State:
New Jersey
- Meeting Overview:
In a tightly contested election, Rich Taibi was elected the new President of the Oaklyn School Board, securing five votes to Therese Marmion’s four. The meeting also saw the election of Therese Marmion as Vice President with a six to three vote. The board conducted these votes using paper ballots, a rare procedure that has only been employed once in the past 17-18 years according to a board member.
The election process began with nominations for the position of board president. Rich Taibi and Therese Marmion accepted nominations, leading to a paper ballot vote among board members. The outcome was close, with Taibi receiving five votes and Marmion four. The board then proceeded to elect a vice president, with Todd Schaefer and Therese Marmion as nominees. Marmion emerged victorious, receiving six votes to Schaefer’s three.
Additionally, the board swore in three new members: Aiden DeMarco, Kimberly Love, and Therese Marmion. The swearing-in highlighted the commitment to uphold the U.S. Constitution and abide by the state’s school ethics rules.
Another aspect of the meeting was the committee appointments for the upcoming year. The board discussed state and local representation, as well as appointments to various educational committees, including the Camden County School Boards Association and the Educational Services Commission. These appointments ensure that the board is well-represented at both local and state levels.
Furthermore, the board approved the official meeting dates for the 2025 school year. This approval ensures that the board maintains a structured schedule for addressing ongoing educational matters and community concerns.
Dr. Fredrick McDowell
School Board Officials:
Denise Buczko, Todd Schaefer, Amy Ezekiel, Colleen Faupel, James McMillan, Therese Marmion, Richard Taibi, Jennifer Ritondo, William Stauts
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
01/07/2025
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Recording Published:
01/07/2025
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Duration:
28 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Camden County
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Towns:
Oaklyn
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