Millville Board approves broad personnel slate, names new Lakeside principal and vice principal

The Millville Board of Education on Aug. 4 approved an extensive personnel slate for the 2025–26 school year that included retirements, resignations, creation and posting of new positions, transfers and a series of certificated and non-certificated appointments.

Personnel & Negotiations Committee Chair Mike Whilden presented the package, which included the resignation of Kevin McNear (District aide; effective 7/23/2025), creation of grant-funded literacy and Perkins-funded positions, and multiple transfers across early childhood, elementary and secondary schools. The board approved Personnel items 12A–12M by unanimous roll call.

As part of the approvals, Dr. Lisa Niemi was introduced as the new Lakeside Middle School principal and Mr. Antonio Chila as the new vice principal at Lakeside. "I am excited to get started," Dr. Lisa Niemi said after being introduced. Mr. Chila thanked the board for the opportunity.

The personnel package also listed compensation details for several appointments and stipends, including MEA salary steps for teachers and hourly rates of $40 for specified professional development and supplemental assignments. The slate authorized the district to post and fill roles tied to BRIDGE and Perkins grants, and to pay home-instruction and event-worker rates as specified in the agenda backups.

Board President Carty and board members unanimously approved the personnel motions after Mr. Whilden moved and Ms. McCarron seconded each motion. The meeting record shows no dissent on the personnel approvals.