During its reorganization meeting on Wednesday, January 3, the Livingston Board of Education formally swore in Fang Gong as its newest member, and named Board members Pamela Chirls as president andJenissaAmette as vice president.Gong Sworn InAt the beginning of the meeting, school business administrator and board secretary, Thomas Lambe, swore in board election winner, Fang Gong, as a Board of Education member.Gong thanked the Board and residents of Livingston for voting for her during the election,.“Thank you for your trust,” she said. “Your vote means so much, and that is the motivation that will keep me going. I am committed in leading up to your expectations. Together, I’m sure that we will make a collective, positive impact in this beautiful Livingston community. Thank you for this incredible opportunity.”President, Vice President Named Board member Seth Cohen nominated Pamela Chirls as president.“We have been privileged and honored in this community to have a long-standing and long-term Board member who has brought with her not just knowledge, not just passion, but a deep caring for our students and for our community, along with a keen editorial eye for all of us,” Cohen said. “It is my privilege and honor to nominate my colleague, mentor, and friend, Pamela Chirls.”He also nominated Boardmember Jenissa Artnette as vice president.“It is my privilege and honor to nominate Jenissa Amette as vice president of the Boardof Education.” Cohen said. “She has come to our Board and brought with her a key understanding of the classroom as a teacher with a deep passion for equity, and make sure our district continues to deliver results for all children in this community.”All board members voted in agreement.After the nominees were selected Chirls thanked residents, her colleagues and the town for collaborating with the Board of Education on numerous projects and issues, such as returning control of Monmouth Court back to the district for use as a school.“We value the close collaboration that led to the agreement andprogress for Monmouth Court, which we will bring to the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee,” Chirls said. “We look forward to having our two on two, and five on five meetings this year, as well as our continued work with the Liaison Committee. A respectful, meaningful dialogue amongst district, board, and community members is a critical ingredient to enabling students’ success, academic achievements, and a strong school community.”She also stated that the Board will take ...
