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New board member Rempi Kalia sworn in as Linden board honors departing member Saskia Carrillo
Summary
At its Dec. 15 meeting, the Linden Board of Education swore in Rempi Kalia and paid tribute to outgoing member Saskia Carrillo; the board and community speakers thanked both for public service and welcomed Kalia with a group photo.
Rempi Kalia was sworn in Monday as a member of the Linden Board of Education, and the board used its final meeting of 2025 to honor outgoing member Saskia Carrillo.
Kalia introduced herself to the board and audience, saying she was “very excited to be here” and thanked attendees and her family for coming to the ceremony. An official present administered the oath, which referenced the constitutions of the United States and New Jersey and statutory eligibility clauses. Board members then gathered for a commemorative photograph.
Board members spent a portion of the meeting paying tribute to Carrillo, who the board said had served the district for three years and contributed to budget review, policy matters and professional development. Carrillo said she was “a product of the Linden Public School System,” thanked the board and her supporters, and explained she was stepping down for personal reasons.
Several colleagues offered personal remarks: one board member called Carrillo “a tremendous asset” and a fellow board member praised her commitment to learning policy and financial details. Paulina Carrillo, who identified herself as Carrillo’s mother, addressed the board to congratulate her daughter and offer well wishes.
The meeting’s tone was celebratory throughout the swearing-in and farewell moments; several board members encouraged Carrillo to stay connected and welcomed Kalia to the board.
The board moved on to its regular agenda after the recognitions and photo opportunity.
