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Superintendent Dr. Michael Ryder announces resignation; board accepts with regret
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Michael Ryder told the board he has submitted his resignation and the board adopted the addendum item accepting his resignation with expressions of appreciation and plans for transition; Ryder said he will remain in his duties for the time being.
Superintendent Dr. Michael Ryder told the Hardyston Township Board of Education on Jan. 6 that he has submitted his resignation but will continue to carry out his duties for now. "For now, my plan is to act just as I did on day 1," Ryder said during his remarks.
Board members responded with gratitude and regret. Several trustees praised his visible presence in the schools and steadiness during the pandemic and other challenges; one member described his leadership as having "guided us through a very difficult time." The board discussed arranging a future time to thank Ryder publicly and the chair said additional remarks would come closer to his departure.
Action taken: The board considered addendum item P8, accepting Dr. Ryder's resignation, and adopted the motion on roll call. Members who spoke in favor used phrases such as "with regret" and offered to support a seamless transition. The board also approved addendum personnel items P9—P11 related to salary-guide movement and long-term substitutes.
Why it matters: The departure of a superintendent triggers administrative transition planning, affects contract negotiations and the district's leadership ahead of budget season. The board signaled it will coordinate next steps and noted plans for a send-off and a seamless transition.
