Laura Hertzog, Joe Kavesh, Jevon Caldwell-Gross and Franklin Turner voted in favor of appointing Johnson.Robinson, de Koninck and Mernin remain on the board, while no board member who voted for Johnson’s approval is still serving.Most recently, board president Hertzog resigned from the Montclair Board of Education Thursday, May 16 the same night the board elected new leadership, including Robinson as president and Latifah Jannah as vice president.
There is still so much more to accomplish in the spirit of equity, access and social justice for students, staff and parents/guardians. His contract will run to June 30, 2025.The board began their search for a permanent superintendent in the fall of 2019, ultimately screening 14 applicants before choosing Ponds. "Prior to Moonachie, he was Principal of the 780 student Parsons Elementary School in North Brunswick, NJ from August 2012 until August 2015. MONTCLAIR, NJ — The fully assembled Montclair Board of Education unanimously appointed Jonathan Ponds as its new superintendent of schools during their meeting on Wednesday.Ponds, who is currently serving as superintendent in Moonachie, will begin his new job in Montclair on July 1.
Under his leadership he raised student achievement, increased public support, established significant university, state, and local support, and established exemplary fiscal practices. Her start date is to be determined, according to the resolution.Johnson has been Montclair’s superintendent for a little over a year, being appointed in April 2018.
She and her partner have decided to relocate to Maryland, she added.
"My passion to educate all children and my conviction that all children can learn stems from my roots growing up in rural Alabama and seeing the power of opportunity provided through education," Ponds said.Montclair district administrators offered the following background information about Ponds' qualifications:"Dr. Ponds has a distinguished career as an educator, coach, and scholar.
Montclair has a new interim assistant superintendent for equity, curriculum and instruction. He impressed each Board member with his depth of knowledge and experience, as well as his articulate descriptions of his educational philosophy and approach. He earned a Master of Education degree with a concentration in Moderate Special Needs from Cambridge College, in Cambridge, MA. I love serving the Montclair students, and my dedication to them will underscore my commitment to diligently and passionately serve until my last day in the district,” Johnson stated in a letter to the community. During her time in our school community, Dr. Johnson’s passion, care and advocacy for the children of our district was evident.
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The fully assembled Montclair Board of Education unanimously appointed Jonathan Ponds as its new superintendent of schools during their meeting on Wednesday. MONTCLAIR, NJ — Five days before the departure of Interim Superintendent Nathan Parker, a new Assistant Superintendent was approved by the Board during the June 25 meeting. “Let us not forget that Mayor Jackson called a press conference in March 2018, on the eve of the BOE vote for superintendent, during which he unambiguously told the then board of education members that we should only hire a candidate with prior superintendent experience.
Montclair BOE Appoints New School Superintendent - Montclair, NJ - The Montclair Board of Education signed a five-year contract with Jonathan Ponds, who is serving as superintendent … The resignation will be officially accepted by the Montclair Board of Education at the Monday, July 15, 2019 Board Meeting. Johnson was the first permanent superintendent in three years, following the departure of Penny MacCormack in 2015. Although the district spent much of the 2018-19 school school focused on employee wellness, she realized she was not putting her personal wellness first, she said.
"He earned his Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Johnson and Wales University in Rhode Island. He implemented notable best practices in the school aimed at improving student achievement as well as creating thriving acceleration programs for students performing above grade level."Dr. The mayor appoints the BOE members, who in turn choose the superintendent.Kavesh said Johnson had strikes against her even before she began as superintendent in April 2018. She succeeded Interim Superintendent Barbara Pinsak. Both suddenly withdrew from the search process in March, leaving Johnson as the lone candidate.Kavesh said it was not a coincidence that none of the four members who voted for Johnson remain on the board, whereas the three board members who did not attend the vote for superintendent still serve on the board and continue to be reappointed. Montclair Public Schools » Board of Education » Superintendent Search. His professional experience in a variety of settings has been successful in impacting both practice and climate in schools.