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Chester Board of Education
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Welcome to the Chester Board of Education's Website!
The board is an elected, unpaid group of nine citizens who set policy and make decisions on educational, financial and personnel matters for the Chester School District on behalf of all the residents. The board and the school district operate under applicable New Jersey laws and under regulations of the New Jersey Board of Education, the New Jersey Department of Education, as well as local policies established by the Chester Board of Education itself.The Chester Board of Education usually meets once a month. The meeting agendas include opportunities for those attending to comment on matters of interest to them, including matters on the published agenda. The rules of public participation are governed by Board of Education Policy 9325.2 and are listed on the agenda.
To learn more about the role of the Board or to learn more about our monthly board of education meetings, click on the following Q&A link School Board Frequently Asked Questions. This brochure outlines and delineates the roles and responsibilities of boards of education and superintendents; provides guidance for members of the public who wish to address matters of concern during public meetings; and explains board meeting procedures. Any questions should be sent to publicinquiry@chester-nj.
org. We sincerely desire that our meetings will provide useful opportunities for communication between the board and the community.
Board of Education Members:
John Barounis, Vice President - john.barounis@chester-nj.org
Elected - 2021 to 1st 3 Yr Term / Term Expires - 12/31/24
Carolyn Byszewski - carolyn.byszewski@chester-nj.org
Elected - 2022 to 1 Yr Term / Term Expires - 12/31/23
Adam Colicchio - adam.colicchio@chester-nj.org
Elected - 2022 to 1st 3 Yr Term / Term Expires - 12/31/25
Matthew Downs - matthew.downs@chester-nj.org
Elected - 2021 to 1st 3 Yr Term / Term Expires - 12/31/24
Rebekah Forlenza - rebekah.forlenza@chester-nj.org
Re-elected - 2020 to 2nd 3 Yr Term / Term Expires - 12/31/23
Christopher Lowry - christopher.lowry@chester-nj.org
Re-elected - 2020 to 3rd 3 Yr Term / Term Expires - 12/31/23
Melissa Mauro-Duffy - melissa.mauroduffy@chester-nj.org
Elected - 2022 to 1st 3 Yr Term / Term Expires - 12/31/25
Sarah Schultz, President - sarah.schultz@chester-nj.org
Elected - 2021 to 1st 3 Yr Term / Term Expires - 12/31/24
Adam Sorchini - adam.sorchini@chester-nj.org
Elected - 2022 to 1st 3 Yr Term / Term Expires - 12/31/25
Information on becoming a board member or to inquire about any board vacancies please contact Peter Frascella, Business Administrator/Board Secretary at peter.frascella@chester-nj.org.
