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Lawrence Township Board honors former Superintendent Max Riley and his legacy
Summary
Board members, former colleagues and community leaders paid tribute to former Superintendent Max Riley, recounting his efforts to close achievement gaps, start after-school supports and launch community partnerships that continue in district programs today.
The Lawrence Township Board of Education opened its meeting with a remembrance of former Superintendent Max Riley, who led the district for roughly 25 years. Board members and community partners described Riley as a visionary who prioritized underserved students and launched programs that remain active in the district.
Speakers at the meeting credited Riley with partnership work that included school-led after-school tutoring programs and the early work that became the nonprofit Every Child Valued. Fred Vereen, identified in remarks to the board, was noted as a collaborator with Riley on programs at Eggers Crossing that targeted socioeconomically disadvantaged children.
Board members and former colleagues said Riley emphasized urgency and practical problem-solving, and they tied his leadership to tangible district improvements, including preschool coordination and a past modernization of Lawrence High School. The board thanked family members and community guests who spoke and honored Riley’s emphasis on equity and durable community programs.
The tribute concluded with the board recognizing how current construction and program plans build on the foundations Riley helped establish. The board did not take formal action as part of the remembrance.
