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Michael Nugent elected president of Salem Central School District board

Salem Central School District Board of Education · July 22, 2026
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Summary

By roll call the board elected Michael Nugent president (vote announced as "4 2 1"); the newly seated president emphasized fiscal stewardship, transparency and preserving the district amid unfunded state mandates.

Michael Nugent was elected president of the Salem Central School District Board of Education by roll call, announced on the record as a 4–2–1 tally. The board administered the ceremonial oath and welcomed Nugent before moving on to reorganizational business.

The new president outlined priorities for the coming year, saying the district faces “fiscal constraints, unfunded state mandates, and a number of factors that can inhibit our progress.” He urged a focus on “integrity, communication, accountability, and transparency” and said his “primary goal is to ensure the preservation of this Salem Central School.” (Remarks delivered by the member who spoke after the election.)

Board members congratulated Nugent and proceeded with the next reorganizational items, including the election of vice president and appointment of required officers. The board scheduled an executive session later in the evening for personnel matters and did not anticipate taking action after that session.