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Haledon School Board Appoints New Superintendent Amid Ongoing Budget Discussion
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Overview: The Haledon School Board formally appointed Dr. Mary Melissa as the new superintendent during their recent meeting. The board emphasized Dr. Melissa’s standout candidacy among over 40 applicants as they aim to bring stability and progress to the district. Concurrently, the board briefly discussed the possibility of proposing a tax increase to prevent budget cuts next year, highlighting the need for broader community engagement on financial matters.
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School Board Officials:
Roxana Cerna, Michael Coletta, Angelina Cuadrado, George Guzman Jr., Liesl Iza, Lakisha Johnson, Rafael Martinez, Carlos Moczo, Motez Ramadan, Christopher Wacha (Chief School Administrator), Lameka Augustin (Business Administrator/Board Secretary)
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
07/02/2026
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Recording Published:
07/06/2026
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Duration:
10 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Passaic County
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Towns:
Haledon
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