Watchung School Board Elects New President and Vice President
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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:
21 Minutes
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Towns:
Watchung
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County:
Somerset County
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State:
New Jersey
- Meeting Overview:
In a notable reorganization meeting, the Watchung School Board elected Manuel Gonzalez as the new Board President and Muhammad Free as Vice President. The meeting, held on January 2, 2024, commenced with the oath of office administered to newly elected board members Jennifer Agiero, Danielle Amadeo, and Fatima Santos, followed by a roll call confirming a quorum.
The election for the Board President was contested between Phyllis Duet and Manuel Gonzalez, with Gonzalez securing the position with a vote count of five against three for Duet. Subsequently, the position of Vice President was filled by Muhammad Free, who won against Phyllis Duet with an identical vote count.
Additionally, the Board moved to adopt the New Jersey School Board Members’ Code of Ethics. The code includes tenets such as upholding laws related to schools, making decisions based on the educational welfare of children, and maintaining confidentiality on sensitive matters.
The Board also approved various routine items ranging from establishing the time and place for future meetings, designating official newspapers, adopting parliamentary procedures, and approving annual appointments, among others.
Public comments were invited during the meeting, yet there were none, and no new or old business was discussed by the Board. The meeting concluded with a unanimous motion to adjourn.
School Board Officials:
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
01/02/2024
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Recording Published:
01/02/2024
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Duration:
21 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Somerset County
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Towns:
Watchung
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