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Board confirms Hughes principal, acknowledges retirements; bus driver raises contract and scheduling concerns

Berkeley Heights Board of Education · May 16, 2025
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Summary

The board approved personnel actions including the appointment of Chris Derfinger as Hughes principal, acknowledged retirements and heard public comments from a bus driver who described ambiguous athletic‑driver duties and asked for a route‑driver assignment.

The Berkeley Heights Board of Education on May 15 confirmed a slate of personnel actions that included the appointment of Chris Derfinger as the incoming principal at Hughes School. Derfinger introduced himself during the public‑comment period and said he was excited to start; outgoing Hughes principal Jessica Nardy publicly thanked the board and said she had already scheduled transition time with her successor.

Board members also acknowledged multiple…

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