Berkeley Heights Board of Education Member Angela Penna Resigns

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - In a letter sent to Ms. Gale Bradford, Berkeley Heights Board of Education President, on Thursday, May 1, 2024, Board Member Angela Penna resigned from her position with immediate effect. In her letter, she expressed her gratitude and reflected on her fulfilling experience serving on the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for 15 years and subsequently on the Board of Education for another 4 years.

Penna stated, "It is with a mix of emotions that I write to tender my resignation from the Board of Education, effective immediately. I have recently sold my house and my family, and I am relocating. This change requires me to step down from the board."

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She expressed her appreciation for the friendships, lessons, and memories created during her time of service, emphasizing her commitment to the success and well-being of the students. Penna also conveyed her hope that the Board of Education would continue to uphold the values of excellence, integrity, and dedication.

"I extend my heartfelt thanks to you and my fellow board members for your support, collaboration, and camaraderie throughout my tenure," Penna wrote. "Thank you once again for the opportunity to serve our community through the Board of Education. I wish you, the board, our educators, and our students continued success."

Following Penna's resignation, the Board of Education will begin the process of appointing an interim board member to serve until December 31, 2024. Interested candidates can also file to run for the remaining one-year duration of Penna's term, which will conclude on December 31, 2025.

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