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Teaneck Board of Education swears in new trustees; elects Ed Hoff president, Cassandra Reyes vice president
Summary
At its Jan. 7 reorganization meeting, the Teaneck Board of Education administered oaths to newly elected trustees and voted to install Ed Hoff as board president and Cassandra Reyes as vice president. Trustees outlined early priorities including a bond referendum, meeting changes and improving board collaboration.
The Teaneck Board of Education administered oaths to newly elected trustees and elected its 2025 leadership during a reorganization meeting at Teaneck High School on Jan. 7.
Board Secretary Dr. Victor Anaya opened the meeting and swore in elected trustees, with the secretary reading the required oath of office. Newly sworn trustees include Jonathan Rodriguez and Jennifer Levy, whose election totals were read from county results during the meeting. After the oath, the board held nominations for president and vice president.
In a roll-call vote, Ed Hoff was chosen president by a 5-to-4 margin following nominations for Hoff and Clara Williams. The board then elected Cassandra Reyes vice president after subsequent nominations and roll-call voting. After the vote President Hoff took the chair and outlined several priorities for the year, including "healing and engagement," improving meeting efficiency and pursuing a bond referendum.
Trustees and the superintendent used their remarks to set expectations for the new year. Trustee Jennifer Levy thanked voters and families for their support, saying the board will “do our best for our students.” Superintendent Dr. Spencer had no formal report at the reorganization meeting but remained on hand to respond to procedural and operational questions.
Why it matters: The board’s leadership elections set the agenda and tone for the year. The new president and vice president signaled a focus on internal cohesion, district facilities financing and improved meeting processes — items trustees said will shape committee work and public engagement for 2025.
The meeting also included public comment and a ceremonial salute to the flag, both standard elements of the reorganization session. After the leadership votes trustees moved into routine reorganization business, including adoption of the annual consent calendar and committee assignments.
Trustees concluded the reorganization portion by inviting new members to sign official forms and by offering time for photographs before proceeding to the remainder of the agenda.
