East Brunswick board elects Mary Ann Tanios president, Wilbur Pan vice president at unanimous reorganization meeting

The East Brunswick Board of Education held its reorganization meeting and elected Mary Ann Tanios as board president and Wilbur Pan as vice president. Both officers were chosen by paper ballot after nominations; the board then recessed briefly so the new officers could assume their seats.

The meeting opened with a roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by an oath of office administered by Mr. Crochfelt. Several members took the oath; Anna Braun and Antoinette Evola were among those sworn in before nominations began.

A board member nominated Tanios for president and several colleagues spoke in support, highlighting her prior service to the district and community involvement. After nominations were closed, members completed paper ballots that were collected and read aloud. The board announced Mary Ann Tanios as the duly elected president and Wilbur Pan as the vice president; the president27s announcement drew brief applause and congratulations.

The board then moved through routine reorganizational business: adopting the East Brunswick Board of Education code of ethics, reapproving existing bylaws, identifying official depositories and newspapers for public notices, and confirming account signatories to reflect the newly elected president. Each item passed on voice or roll-call votes as noted in the meeting record.

The new president said she appreciated the support and urged the board to hold one another accountable as the year27s work continues. The board recessed to closed session later in the evening for matters appropriate for nonpublic discussion.

What happens next: The board will begin the budget season in coming weeks and plans to open standing budget conversations with the public in February, according to district staff.