The election of board officers was a central event of the meeting. Brian Rock was re-elected as President of the Board in a contested vote, securing his position with the majority support of the board members. Following Rock’s re-appointment, Maria Vera was unanimously elected as Vice President. Vera shared her gratitude and commitment to work diligently for the West Orange Public School system.

Superintendent Moore praised Vera for her strength, intelligence, and relatable story, emphasizing that her qualities would contribute significantly to the board’s leadership. Board member Robert Ivker commended Rock for his previous service and underscored the importance of continuity in the board’s leadership.

The meeting also covered procedural matters such as the adoption of a code of ethics for board members and the approval of curriculum and instruction items. However, no public comments were made during the petitions and hearings segment.