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Woodland Park board accepts retirement, hires pre-K staff and approves leaves
Summary
The board accepted the retirement of a 26‑year custodian, approved multiple pre-K and substitute hires, and authorized maternity and family leaves during its Sept. 22 meeting.
The Woodland Park Board of Education accepted the retirement of Dennis DeCesare, a district custodian of 26 years, effective Jan. 1, 2026, and approved multiple personnel motions on Sept. 22.
The board approved resignations (Justin Paguirigan and Olivia Heath) and subsequently approved appointments including Justin Paguirigan as an on-call substitute custodian at $20/hr., Katherine Gorman as a pre-K teacher (MA, Step 1, $69,255, pro-rated), Diane Murray as a pre-K teacher (BA, Step 1, $62,805, pro-rated), and other maternity leave replacements and substitutes. A maternity/family leave for Jayme Face was approved under FMLA and the NJ Family Leave Act with an expected return on Sept. 8, 2026.
Board action was taken by roll call as part of the regular meeting personnel motion; the personnel package carried 6–0.
