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Board approves recommendation to hire Maria Hennessy as preschool principal
Summary
The South Plainfield Board of Education approved the recommendation to hire Maria Hennessy as the district's preschool principal; the presenter noted her 21 years in the Rahway School District and the timing requirement tied to a 60-day contractual notice to ensure placement before the school year.
The South Plainfield Board of Education on June 23 approved a personnel recommendation to hire Maria Hennessy as the district's preschool principal.
A presenter identified only as Dr. read the recommendation and outlined Hennessy's background, saying the agenda listed "Miss Maria Hennessy as the recommendation for the preschool program principal" and noting she has "a long and distinguished career in education serving the Rahway School District for 21 years" and that "the committee overwhelmingly felt that missus Hennessy would be a great fit for our district and our preschool program." The presenter emphasized the timing: many districts require a 60-day notice of release for employees, and the board wanted to ensure a principal was in place before the start of the school year.
The chair called for a motion to approve personnel items a and b, which included Hennessy's recommendation. After a motion and second, the clerk conducted a roll-call-style confirmation and the motion was approved. The transcript records several affirmative responses; specific mover/second names and a complete roll-call tally were not specified in the record.
During the public-comment portion of the meeting, board member Miss Williams welcomed Hennessy, saying she wished her "much success" and expressed hope for a long tenure. No public commenters raised additional concerns. The board adjourned shortly after the vote.
The record does not specify Hennessy's official start date; board materials and personnel paperwork are expected to set a formal start date to meet contractual notice timelines.
