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Livingston board unanimously approves Mark Stern as superintendent
Summary
At a Jan. 6 reorganizational meeting, the Livingston Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Mark Stern as superintendent. Stern, introduced by the board after a competitive search, said he will begin a transition and formally assume the role in July.
The Livingston Board of Education voted unanimously Jan. 6 to approve Mark Stern as the district's new superintendent.
Board leadership summarized a months‑long search and community input that guided the choice. The chair said the district collected more than 3,500 responses to a comprehensive survey—"1,620 students, 426 staff members, [and] 1,487 parents and community members"—and described a process that narrowed 44 initial applicants to 29 official submissions and, after screening, seven finalists.
Why it matters: the appointment establishes district leadership ahead of a period the board described as one of enrollment growth and facility planning. The board moved item 4.1 to the top of the agenda and then took a roll‑call vote to confirm the appointment; the roll calls recorded 'Yes' votes from the board members present and the motion carried.
In his remarks, Stern said he has "spent exactly half my life serving this district," described his career in Livingston schools and called for transparency and collaborative decision making. He told the board he looks forward to the six‑month transition before beginning in July.
Board members offered immediate congratulations and described broad community support and confidence in the hire. The Livingston Education Association later issued its congratulations as well.
What happens next: the board approved the appointment during the public meeting and then continued with other agenda items. The administration and board indicated the standard transition activities will proceed in the months before Stern formally assumes full duties in July.
