Clark board recognizes retiring staff, welcomes new administrators
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Board members acknowledged several retirements, presented milestone awards and introduced newly appointed administrators, including Joy Donaldson as administrator supervisor of Clark preschools.
Board members at the Clark Township Board of Education meeting acknowledged multiple retirements, presented milestone awards for long service and introduced newly appointed administrators and staff.
Board member Thomas Lewis listed recent retirements and praised long-serving staff, saying the district would be “remiss” not to thank those who gave “a lot to the district.” The retirements named during discussion included June Curti, Mary Jo Baker, Mike Sheridan, Anne Marie Estevies, Jackie Hendricks and Margo Rosenmeyer.
Superintendent Ed Grande noted the agenda included an additional retirement listing: “the retirement of Ms. Jackie Hedrick, 27 years, her last position being an ALJ mathematics teacher.” The superintendent also introduced new staff and administrators and invited them to stand. Kevin Tenpenny introduced himself and thanked the superintendent and board for the appointment. Joy Donaldson identified herself as “the newly appointed administrator supervisor of the Clark preschools” and said she was “excited to work with our students and families as they take their first steps into the Clark Public School District.”
Board members thanked the retirees and congratulated the new appointees. Thomas Lewis and other board members were singled out during a separate recognition segment: students presented Lewis with a plaque and expressed appreciation for his support of student athletes. A student speaker said, “We represent all of the student athletes at Arthur L. Johnson High School and just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all that you have done,” and Mr. Lewis responded, “This is very, very appreciative. I enjoy every minute of it.”
Why it matters: staffing transitions affect classroom coverage, leadership and continuity for district programs. The board’s recognition of retirees and milestone awards publicly documents institutional memory and honors long-term service.
Provenance: The retirements were read during board comments when a board member listed the departing staff; the superintendent later named a 27-year retirement and introduced new administrators who spoke to the board.
