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Westfield Board Welcomes New Leadership and Expands Girls’ Sports Program
- Meeting Overview:
At the recent Westfield School Board meeting, newly elected members were sworn in, and the board elected Robert Benacchio and Kristen Sonnek-Schmelz as President and Vice President, respectively. An announcement was also made about the addition of girls’ flag football to the varsity sports lineup, following a successful probationary period.
The meeting began with the swearing-in of Robert Benacchio, Kristen Sonnek-Schmelz, and Mary Wickens, who were elected to serve three-year terms on the board. This was followed by the election of the board president. Benacchio was nominated and unanimously voted in as President. Benacchio expressed gratitude for the board’s confidence in him and highlighted the importance of upcoming referendum projects and curriculum improvements.
Kristen Sonnek-Schmelz was nominated and unanimously elected as Vice President. The confidence in her ability to guide the district was affirmed by the unanimous vote.
In a noteworthy development, the board approved the addition of girls’ flag football as a varsity sport. The team had completed its probationary period successfully, and the board expressed gratitude to the coaches and participants for their efforts in establishing the program.
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
05/06/2025
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Recording Published:
05/06/2025
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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:
Union County
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Towns:
Westfield
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