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Board introduces superintendent candidate Dr. DeAngelo, who pledges student-focused leadership
Summary
The Jenkintown School District board introduced Dr. DeAngelo and said it will seek to appoint her; in remarks she said she is "truly honored" and will prioritize listening, relationships and student-centered decisions.
The Jenkintown School District board on April 20 introduced Dr. DeAngelo as its recommended superintendent and signaled it would move to appoint her later in the meeting. The board’s presiding officer noted the intent to bring a formal appointment before members and welcomed students and community guests to the meeting.
Dr. DeAngelo addressed the board and community, saying she was “truly honored to be...” and that her priorities would be listening to the community, building relationships and making “decisions that are always grounded in what's best for our students.” The board framed the recommendation as a next step in formalizing district leadership.
The introduction came amid routine business; the board paused other agenda items to recognize student groups and spring music events before Dr. DeAngelo spoke. Board members and district staff thanked volunteers and community partners who supported recent events and fundraising efforts.
The transcript records the recommendation and an in-person address from the candidate but does not record a formal vote of the board to appoint Dr. DeAngelo during the segments provided. The board said it will bring the appointment forward for a vote following the recommendation.
The board did not provide a formal implementation timeline or an employment contract in the recorded discussion; those details were not specified in the meeting record.
