Four candidates file to be Board of Education members

Timothy P. Berrios, George L. Blair, and Andrew Choffo are seeking re-election, while Matthew DeVitto is seeking a seat on the Board of Education

By Frank L. Cahill

Aug 13, 2017

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Frank Calabria Education — Dr. Frank A. Calabria Education Center

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Four Parsippany residents filed with the Morris County Elections to seek a position as a member of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education.

Timothy P. Berrios, George L. Blair, and Andrew Choffo are seeking re-election, while Matthew DeVitto is seeking a seat on the Board of Education.

Berrios, Blair and Choffo’s terms expire on December 31, 2017.

Residents will have an opportunity to choose three candidates during the General Election on Tuesday, November 7.

The current members include Mr. Frank Neglia, President (2018); Mr. Andrew Choffo, Vice-President (2017); Mr. Timothy Berrios (2017); Mr. George Blair (2017); Mr. Joseph Cistaro (2019); Mrs. Alison Cogan (2019); Mrs. Susy Golderer (2018); Mr. Nicholas Kumburis (2019) and Mrs. Judy Mayer (2018). (Note: Term ends December 31 of the year indicated)

The Board of Education is made up of nine members who are elected by registered voters of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township. Members are elected to three-year terms. The Board President and Vice-President are elected by the majority vote of their fellow Board members.

Board members voluntarily and generously contribute their time and expertise to the district. They do not receive any payment or benefits for their service. We are fortunate to have specialists from several professional fields represented on our Board.
In addition to their attendance at public board meetings and committee meetings; Board members are also required to attend NJSBA (New Jersey School Boards Association) training sessions.
Members of the current Board have attended our schools; had children who graduated from Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Public Schools; and have children or grandchildren who currently attend our schools. Our decisions affect not only your family, but their own as well.
Board members have no legal authority, except when acting as a group at official Board meetings.
The Board works hard to deliver the best education that it can within the financial constraints imposed by the State of New Jersey.