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South Plainfield School Board Appoints New Assistant Superintendent, Honors Departing Member
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: During the South Plainfield School Board meeting, the board appointed Patrick Cerulo as the new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, succeeding Dr. Mary Melissa, who is departing to become a superintendent in another district. The meeting also included expressions of congratulations to both Cerulo and Melissa, and a somber acknowledgment of a community tragedy.
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Dr. Noreen Tansey Lishak
School Board Officials:
Thomas Cassio, Doug Chapman, Keith Both, John Espin, Jim Giannakis, Sharon Miller, Divon Pender, Pio Pennisi, William Seesselberg
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
07/08/2026
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Recording Published:
07/28/2026
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Duration:
12 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Middlesex County
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Towns:
South Plainfield
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