Rockaway Township board swears in members, elects McGeary president and Anderson vice president
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At its reorganization meeting the Rockaway Township Board of Education administered oaths to newly elected members, announced November election totals, and elected Miss McGeary as president and Noelle Anderson as vice president by roll-call votes.
The Rockaway Township Board of Education held its reorganization meeting and swore in newly elected members before electing board officers.
During the meeting the board administered the oath of office to Noelle Anderson and Jamie Gorman. Noelle Anderson recited the oath, stating, “I, Noelle Anderson, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of New Jersey,” after which she took her seat.
The board announced November election results for three open seats: Mrs. Anderson received 32.95% (6,370 votes), Mr. Eery received 31.47% (6,085 votes) and Mrs. Gorman received 34.99% (6,764 votes). Following the certification, the board moved to the reorganization agenda. Nominations opened for board president; Miss McGeary was nominated and approved in a roll-call vote with all members recorded as voting yes.
Nominations for vice president included Lisa Mezick and Noelle Anderson. The board conducted a roll-call vote that resulted in a majority for Noelle Anderson, who was elected vice president.
The board also read aloud the School Ethics Act code of ethics into the record, as required for reorganization meetings. Members affirmed their obligation to uphold laws, avoid conflicts of interest and act in the educational welfare of children.
The meeting then proceeded to other agenda items and routine votes.
The board adjourned at 8:05 p.m.