The board voted to hire Richard Katz, who currently oversees the Saddle Brook School District in Bergen County
EAST WINDSOR -- The East Windsor Regional Schools has named a new superintendent after more than a year-long search.
The board on Monday voted to hire Richard Katz, who currently oversees the Saddle Brook School District in Bergen County.
Former Superintendent Edward Forsthoffer announced his resignation in February 2014 and later took the top post in the Bordentown Regional School District. He was succeeded by two interim superintendents, James Baker and Thomas Gialanella.
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A starting date for Katz has not yet been determined, a school official said Tuesday.
"We are very pleased to appoint a seasoned professional we believe is the right person to lead the East Windsor Regional School District to the next level," school board President Alice Weisman said in a statement.
Katz began working as a teacher before later becoming an administrator in the Ringwood and South Orange-Maplewood school districts. Before joining Saddle Brook, he served as the superintendent, principal and director of special services in the Clinton-Glen Gardner School District.
He is also an adjunct professor at Montclair State University.
"I look forward to working with all stakeholders in the educational community to ensure that we uphold the great traditions of the school system while simultaneously leading the district into the future," he said.
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