Lacey Township School Board Election 2026: Regina Discenza

LACEY, NJ — Election Day is Nov. 3, and Lacey residents will head to the polls to have their say in local, school board, county and state elections.

Ahead of the 2026 election, Patch will be publishing profiles on local candidates. Here's what Lacey Township Board of Education candidate Regina Discenza had to say.

Editor's Note: Patch sent out emails to all candidates to the email addresses listed for their campaign provided to the office of the clerk. The responses received will be published between now and the Nov. 3 general election. These responses will be published edited only for style. Candidates who would like to participate but did not receive one (for whatever reason) can contact veronica.flesher@patch.com.

Name: Regina Discenza
Age: 65
Education: BA Cum Laude, John College of Criminal Justice
Occupation: Retired
Family: Married, 2 sons that went to Lacey schools- Lacey resident 28 years
What drove you to seek public office? I am running because there are so few candidates that there would be an unopposed election if I did not file.
What qualifications and experience do you have that make you a good fit for this role? I have the highest levels of New Jersey school board Association board member certifications. I have a master board member certificate and I’m also a certified board leader.
What sets you apart from other candidates? I have two terms of experience and two certifications of training from the NJSBA.
What is the most pressing issue facing the Lacey Township School District?
If elected, what will your top priority be? Finances and student achievement.
What is your favorite thing about living in Lacey? The parks and waterfront.