Woodbridge Board reorganizes; Susan Borden elected president, Jonathan Trebwasser vice president

The Woodbridge Township Board of Education opened its Jan. 6, 2026 reorganization meeting with oaths of office and officer elections that left the board with Susan Borden as president and Jonathan Trebwasser as vice president.

Mayor John McCormack and Speaker Craig Coughlin administered oaths to re-elected and newly elected members. Jonathan Trebwasser, Vincent Coughlin and Stefan Lally each affirmed the constitutional and statutory qualifications required for board office.

“Congratulations to Jonathan, to AJ, for your success, a well earned victory,” Speaker Craig Coughlin said while administering oaths. Mayor McCormack told the board he was “incredibly proud” to be present for the swearing-in.

Borden was nominated for board president during the meeting and elected by roll-call vote; the board recorded unanimous 'Yes' votes in that roll call. After taking the chair, President Borden opened nominations for vice president. Jonathan Trebwasser was nominated, nominations were closed and a roll-call vote recorded unanimous support.

The board then considered committee recommendations. The Communication, Policy and Planning Committee presented nine items, the Finance and Insurance Committee presented one item, and the Personnel Committee presented five items; each committee recommendation was adopted by unanimous roll-call votes.

The meeting opened a public-comment period and received no speakers on the agenda items. The board adjourned after a final motion and vote.

The reorganization meeting set the board’s leadership and cleared routine committee items; the board will next proceed under President Borden’s leadership for 2026.