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Mountainside Board reconstituted after Nov. 5 election; Vivian Pupo chosen president, board finalizes appointments
Summary
After the Nov. 5 school election, the Mountainside Board of Education announced vote totals, swore members, re-elected Vivian Pupo as president and approved a slate of appointments, professional services and committee assignments.
The Mountainside Board of Education completed its annual reorganization following the Nov. 5, 2024 school election, announcing vote totals, swearing in members and electing officers.
At the start of the meeting the clerk read the election results: “On Tuesday, 11/05/2024, the Mountainside Board of Education held its annual school election,” and reported that Jordan Hyman received 2,104 votes, Candice Schiano received 2,293 votes and Wright Ends received 55 votes. The clerk also listed term expiration years for returning members and newly seated members.
Board members took the oath of office for the member position. Jordan Hyman (first identified in the record) completed the oath before the board. Following the swearing-in, the board conducted nominations for officers. A motion to re-elect Vivian Pupo as president was made and seconded; the board approved the nomination by roll-call vote. The board also nominated and approved Dana Guida (listed in the minutes as Dana Guida C. Pietro) as vice president.
Members then moved through the agenda approving appointments and committee representatives for the coming year. The board approved its slate of professional services contracts for 2024–25 (items 1–5 on the agenda) and ratified a set of standing appointments and alternates. Several trustees volunteered as alternates for outside liaisons and committee rotations were agreed to so members can share duties month to month.
During the personnel item roll call, members offered congratulations to a newly approved appointee and noted the position was funded through referendum measures. The superintendent and other members said they expected a productive year ahead.
The meeting closed with a public-comment speaker from Berkeley Heights thanking the board for its conduct and the board’s continued relationship with Berkeley Heights officials. The board adjourned and scheduled its next regular meeting for Jan. 21.
What happens next: the board’s committee chairs and appointed representatives will begin meeting under the assignments made tonight; the professional services contracts and personnel appointment take effect per the board’s policies and the administration’s staffing process.
