HILLSDALE—Trustee Michael Fronte, a Hillsdale resident and three-year board member, was honored Dec. 13 for his three years of service to the Pascack Valley Regional High School School District.
The Dec. 13 session was Fronte’s last meeting representing Hillsdale on the board. Fronte did not run this year; Pat Luisi ran unopposed for the open Hillsdale seat.
Hillsdale Council school board liaison Anthony DeRosa offered the borough’s gratitude.
“And from the Borough of Hillsdale to Mr. Fronte, thank you very much, thank you for representing the borough, we appreciate your time and service,” said DeRosa at the meeting.
Fronte was awarded a plaque to honor his service, presented by fellow trustee Gini Varghese of Hillsdale.
Fronte, an engineer by trade, joined the board in January 2019 and will serve officially until Dec. 31, with Luisi taking over on Jan. 1, 2022.
“Mr. Fronte did faithfully attend and actively participate at the Executive and Public meetings of the Pascack Valley Regional HIgh School District Board of Education during that period of time,” states the resolution recognizing Fronte’s service.
It notes that Fronte served as chairperson of the district’s facilities and finance committees, and a committee member of the district’s buildings and grounds, communications, facilities, finance, and curriculum, instruction and technology committees.
The resolution of appreciation continues noting the district expresses its “sincere appreciation to Mr. Michael Fronte on behalf of the superintendent, board members, students and citizens of our four sending districts for his efforts on their behalf” and the the board members “individually and jointly thank Mr. Michael Fronte for his contributions and camaraderie over this timeframe and does wish him well in his other endeavors.”