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Board rejects recommended assistant superintendent hire after heated debate
Summary
The board declined to approve the superintendent's recommended appointment to the assistant-superintendent post, prompting sharply worded debate on leadership, budgeting and next steps for curriculum oversight.
The Washington Township Board of Education voted on a human-resources slate that included a recommended appointment to replace retiring Assistant Superintendent Gretchen Gerber. While the broader human-resources package moved forward, the motion to approve the specific appointment (item 27) failed on roll call after extended debate about timing and budget implications.
Assistant Superintendent Gretchen Gerber told the board she was concerned about curriculum leadership if the…
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