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Hillside Board of Education swears in three members, elects Laquanda Best president; Horton Givens named vice president
Summary
The Hillside Board of Education swore in three elected members, chose new officers and approved routine organizational resolutions and appointments at a special organizational meeting. The board also designated Citizens Bank as a depository and named Dr. David Eichenholtz as the district's public agency compliance officer for 2025.
Laquanda Best was elected president of the Hillside Board of Education as the board completed its organizational business at a special meeting, which also included the swearing-in of three elected members, adoption of meeting procedures and routine appointments.
The board administered oaths of office to Christian Estramara, Marjorie Hargrave and Eric Okai, each elected to three-year terms following the Nov. 5, 2024 election. The board then conducted officer elections; Laquanda Best was chosen president and Joanne Horton Givens was selected vice president after separate roll-call votes.
The meeting opened with a brief recognition of longtime board member Calvin Lofton, who received a plaque honoring his service to the district. Greg Epps, president of the Hillside Township Council, offered public comment to thank the district for allowing a community Christmas giveaway at the high…
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