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Board renames DEI post to 'Director of Student Access and Engagement' as public speakers press to rescind transgender and DEI policies
Summary
The Woodbridge Township Board of Education approved a personnel slate that includes renaming the district's DEI director post. Superintendent Dr. Massimino said the change reflects expanded student-focused duties; public commenters urged the board to rescind district transgender and DEI-related policies.
The Woodbridge Township Board of Education on Jan. 16 approved a personnel agenda that included renaming the district's DEI director position to "Director of Student Access and Engagement," a change the superintendent said reflects expanded student-support duties.
The action is part of a larger personnel motion that passed by roll call after a motion by Miss Borden and second by Miss Perez. The change and an extended public-comment period on DEI and transgender-related policies drew most of the meeting's public attention.
Superintendent Dr. Nicholas Massimino said the title change is meant to capture a broader set of responsibilities the role already performs. "We're changing the name today," he said, noting the position now oversees programs including…
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