HILLSDALE, N.J.—The Hillsdale Board of Education will meet on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Ann Blanche Smith School, beginning with a closed executive session at 5:30 p.m., followed by the public session at 6:00 p.m. in the school’s multi-purpose room.
Among the evening’s highlights, the board will honor the district’s recipients of the 2024–2025 Bergen County Teacher and Educational Services Professionals Recognition Program awards:
- Kathleen Eriksson, George G. White School
- Fawn Kennedy, Meadowbrook School
- Jenna Santana, Ann Blanche Smith School
Additionally, the board will recognize six retiring staff members for their years of service:
- Donald Bergamini, George G. White School
- Joy Goodman, Child Study Department
- Lisa DeVitis-Lang, Meadowbrook School
- Cindy Roberts, Ann Blanche Smith School
- Eileen Thomas, Meadowbrook School
- Trina Wolf, George G. White School
The board is also expected to vote on summer employment, instructional and non-instructional staff appointments, personnel transfers, and salary adjustments for the 2025–2026 school year. Superintendent Dr. Robert Lombardy will present his report and recommendations.
Other agenda items include approval of the district’s Comprehensive Equity Plan, summer programming, professional development, substitute rates, and grant funding, as well as several facilities and financial measures. The board will also consider a new custodial monitoring contract and an intercom system upgrade at Meadowbrook Elementary School.
Public comment is welcome during designated portions of the meeting. The full agenda is posted at hillsdaleschools.com.