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About The Board

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Welcome to the West Essex Board of Education!

The Board of Education of West Essex Regional School District in the County of Essex exists for the purpose of providing a thorough and efficient system of free public education in grades seven through twelve in the West Essex Regional School District.

The Board is comprised of 9 elected members: 3 from Fairfield, 3 from North Caldwell, 2 from Roseland, and 1 from Essex Fells. The number of seats is determined by each town's population. 

The West Essex Regional School District Board of Education has achieved Carole E. Larsen Master Board Certification status.

Meet The Board!

Philippe Andre

Titles: Board Member - North Caldwell
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Laila Cristobal

Titles: Board Member - Fairfield
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Ruth DiGiovanni

Titles: Board Member - Roseland
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Debra Holinstat

Titles: Board Member - North Caldwell
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Deborah Sacco-Calderone

Titles: Board Member - Roseland
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Jonathan Schaer

Titles: Board Member - Fairfield
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Raphael Stampone

Titles: Board Vice President - Fairfield
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John Toth

Titles: Board Member - Essex Fells
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Maryadele Wojtowicz

Titles: Board President - North Caldwell
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13 Things School Board Members Wish People Knew About Them

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Meeting Calendar

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Meeting Agendas, Minutes, & Presentations

Follow along with our meetings by reading the board agendas & minutes, or check out past meeting presentations.

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Meeting Livestreams & Recordings

The West Essex Regional School District livestreams Board Meetings and uploads all recordings on the West Essex YouTube Channel.

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Bylaws, Policies, & Regulations

Learn more about the bylaws, policies, and regulations that govern the Board and the West Essex Regional School District.

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