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Elizabeth Board of Education elects Maria Carvalho president, appoints co‑general counsel
Summary
At its annual reorganization meeting, the Elizabeth Board of Education elected Maria Carvalho president and Stephanie Goncalves Pastana vice president, approved appointments including co‑general counsel, adopted routine resolutions 8‑1 through 8‑10, and heard no public comment.
The Elizabeth Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting and elected Maria Carvalho president for 2026 and Commissioner Stephanie Goncalves Pastana vice president, the board announced. Members also approved the appointment of co‑general counsel and adopted a set of routine resolutions.
The meeting, called to order with ceremonial presentations and an invocation, included the swearing in of three board members: Stephanie Clairvoyant Noel, Isaiah J. Rivera and Diane Barbosa. Maria Carvalho, newly elected president, said the board will prioritize maintaining safe, modernized learning environments and fiscal stewardship so "every…
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