Board of Education

Board Members
Mrs. Dawn Daura, President (Jan 2025 – Dec 2027)
Mrs. Cienne Keegan, Vice President (Jan 2023 – Dec 2025)
Mr. David Grande, (Jan 2023 – Dec 2025)
Mr. Lou Marzullo, (Jan 2025 – Dec 2027)
Mr. Paul A. Palek Jr. (Jan 2024 – Dec 2026)

Administrative Staff
Dr. Peter Turnamian, Ed. DSuperintendent
Mr. Eric Burnside, Business Administrator
Mrs. Jessica Pignatello, Director of Special Services
Mr. Christopher Hyde, Information Systems/Network Coordinator
Mr. John Bannon, Building & Grounds Supervisor
Mr. Patrick Marciano, Assistant Buildings & Grounds Supervisor
Mr. Robert Gogerty, Supervisory Subject Area Leader K-12 Health/Physical Ed Drivers Ed, Athletics and Student Activities 
Mr. Bart Pierson, Supervisor of Humanities 5-12
Mrs. Janine Barboza, Supervisor of Mathematics / Science 5-12
Mrs. Kristin Massotto, Supervisor of Elementary Education PreK-4

District Anti-Bullying Coordinator
Mr. Derrick Chell

Principals
Mrs. Jody InglisCGHS Principal
Mr. Dany Estupinan, CGHS Vice Principal
Ms. Traci Dyer, North End School Principal
Mrs. Lynn DiMatteoSouth End School Principal
Mr. Nicholas DeCorte, MMS Principal
Mr. Derrick Chell, MMS Vice Principal

AntiBullying Policy Guidance For Schools

Policy 5512
Policy 5512.02
Policy 8461

Mrs. Stephanie Pontidis 973-230-6400 x-1007 CGHS Anti-Bully Specialist
Mrs. Donna Lafoon 973-230-6400 x-1117 CGHS Anti-Bully Specialist
Mr. Mark Grgas 973-230-6400 x-1019 CGHS Anti-Bully Specialist
Ms. Rubino 973-239-2646 x-2103 MMS Anti-Bullying Specialist
Mr. Pace 973-239-2646 x-2007 MMS Anti-Bullying Specialist
Mrs. Merklinger 973-239-2646 x-2104 MMS Anti-Bullying Specialist
Ms. Gillian LaGorce 973-256-1454 x-5113 NE Elementary Anti-Bullying Specialist
Mr. Skowronek 973-239-2116 x-4008 SE Elementary Anti-Bullying Specialist

Family & School Association
President North End

Mrs. Alyson Howe

Co-Presidents: South End
Mrs. Lauren Miller & Mrs. Diana Gasparano

President Memorial Middle School
Mrs. Anna O’Connor

Co-Presidents: Cedar Grove High School
Mrs. Irene Cadillo & Mrs. Tiffany Willis

High School Climate Team
Mr. James Sweeney
Mrs. Jody Inglis
Mr. Dany Estupinan
Mrs. Donna Lafoon
Mrs. Robyn Cali
Mrs. Tiffany Willis – Parent Representative

Middle School Climate Team
Mr. Nick DeCorte
Ms. Alexa Rubino
Mrs. Colleen Merklinger
Mr. Derrick Chell
Mr. Eric Pace
Ms. Christie Matera
Mrs. Jennifer Correnti – Parent Representative

North End School Climate Team
Ms. Traci Dyer
Ms. Gillian LaGorce
Mrs. Andrea Santamaria
Mr. Jameel Freeman - Parent Representative
Mrs. Kristin Roussel - Parent Representative

South End School Climate Team
Mrs. Lynn DiMatteo
Mr. Kevin Skowronek
Mrs. Lara Searle
Mrs. Casey Sudol
Mrs. Brenda Noordyk - Parent Representative

Affirmative Action Officers
Mrs. Janine Barboza
Mr. Bart Pierson

Forms

OPRA Request Form