New Superintendent Takes Over At Central Regional

BERKELEY, NJ — The new year is bringing forth a new era for the Central Regional School District, with a new superintendent as of Jan. 1.

Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder, coming to the district after nearly five years as superintendent of the Somers Point School District, was hired back in October after previous superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides resigned in the wake of controversy following the bullying and suicide of 14-year-old Adriana Kuch. Read more: Ex-Central Superintendent's Resignation Approved By School Board

CarneyRay-Yoder - students call her "Dr. Cry" - previously told Patch that she had a passion for school culture, and tries to create an environment where every member of the staff and faculty is on the same level.

"I just really believe it's all about building a family and supporting our teachers to support our students," CarneyRay-Yoder said. Read more: New Superintendent Appointed In Central Regional School District

The Board of Education reorganizes on Jan. 4, at which time John Serpica (Ocean Gate), Michael Graichen (Seaside Heights) and Joanne Penn (Seaside Park) will be sworn in for three-year terms.

Meeting dates for 2024 will be adopted as well. The dates are as follows:

• Jan. 17
• Feb. 3 (Board Retreat) @ 9:00 a.m.
• Feb. 21
• March 20
• April 24 (Budget Hearing)
• May 15
• June 19
• July 17
• Aug. 21
• Sept. 18
• Oct. 16
• Nov. 20
• Dec. 18
• January 8, 2025 (Reorganization)