District announces principal and supervisor appointments at evening meeting

A district official identified in the transcript as Dr. Ederhold announced multiple administrative hires and reassignments during the board meeting.

Azure Diggs will become principal of Village Elementary School for the 2026–27 school year; the transcript notes Diggs previously served as an assistant principal at Hillside and was recognized in the audience. Stephanie Jiari was introduced as the district's new K–12 language arts supervisor, coming from Manville School District where she held supervisory and instructional roles.

The transcript also records other leadership moves: John (addressed in the meeting as Dr. Dober or John) was thanked for his service at prior schools and noted as moving to a principal role elsewhere; Paul Hamnet (current assistant principal at Community/High School South) will transfer to Grover Middle School as assistant principal; Mr. Malicus will return to the upper elementary school as assistant principal and join Azure Diggs.

Audience members for some appointees were recognized with applause. The board did not take separate public votes on these personnel recognitions in open session; the personnel items had been included on the personnel consent agenda earlier and were voted on during that consent vote.

Why it matters: Leadership transitions affect school management, building culture and continuity for staff and students. Announcing appointments publicly allows families and staff to prepare for administrative changes before the next school year.

What happens next: These assignments are effective for the 2026–27 school year as stated; personnel items were included on the consent agenda and recorded in the meeting minutes.