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Manchester Regional High School District Receives Carole E. Larsen Master Board Certification
At a recent meeting of the Passaic County School Boards Association held at Mario’s Restaurant and Pizzeria in Clifton, the Manchester Regional High School Board of Education was honored with the Carole E. Larsen Master Board Certification.
The Carole E. Larsen Master Board Certification (MBC) recognizes high-performing school boards. To qualify, a board must demonstrate a commitment to student achievement through its actions. Specifically, a board that has received its initial certification within the last two years must complete at least 10 additional hours of training, totaling a minimum of 26 board credits. NJSBA Field Representative Kelly Mitchell presented the certification to the Manchester Regional High School Board of Education, acknowledging the board’s dedication and hard work.
The Manchester Regional High School Board of Education received the prestigious Carole E. Larsen Master Board Certification. From left to right: Bridget Arrick, member, Manchester Regional BOE; Bernadette Orsita, Passaic County Teacher of the Year; Joseph Ercolani, principal, Manchester Regional High School; Liliana Baez-Molina, president, Manchester Regional BOE; John Coviello, superintendent of schools, Manchester Regional BOE; Corrie Bouma, supervisor of STEAM; Kathleen Gonzales, member, Manchester Regional BOE; Joseph Ickles, supervisor of humanities and ESL; Liza Amezquita, vice president, Manchester Regional BOE; Davis House, member, Manchester Regional BOE; Rande Roca, athletic director; Megan Ala, assistant principal; Jeffrey P. Fischer, member, Manchester Regional BOE; Patrick Pagani, technology coordinator; Anthony Smith, chief security supervisor, and Carolyn Canvisser, teacher, Manchester Regional High School.
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