Glen Ridge board to appoint Winnie Kivett as superintendent

The Glen Ridge Board of Education announced the board would vote to appoint Winnie Kivett as superintendent following a personnel search and committee review.

Board President read a press release saying, “The Glen Ridge Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Winnie Kivett as superintendent of schools.” The release, read into the record, noted Kivett had served as acting superintendent since July 2025 and summarized her three decades in the district, including roles in curriculum and technology and recent leadership during administrative transitions.

Why it matters: The board said the decision followed a rigorous search process led by the personnel committee that reviewed 52 resumes, used parent and staff survey input and included screening and finalist interviews. The appointment will become official upon the boardvote taken during the meeting.

At the meeting the board also acknowledged committee work that supported the recommendation; Anthony Bonnet, identified in the press release as chair of the personnel and policy committee, praised Kivettas a stabilizing leader. The personnel items package including the appointment was moved and approved by roll call.

The board did not discuss contract terms on the public record beyond noting the negotiations committee had been working to finalize the superintendent's contract. No timeline for Kivettassumption of duties beyond the vote was given at the public meeting.

Next steps: The appointment was confirmed by the board vote taken at the meeting; the board will follow its standard onboarding and contract finalization processes.