By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — Bordentown Regional School District announced several staffing changes at its Sept. 17 school board meeting following the departure of two administrators.
According to Superintendent Constance Bauer, Dennis Morolda, assistant principal at Bordentown Regional Middle School, and Mark Damon, principal at Clara Barton Elementary School, have resigned and taken jobs in other school districts.
Several administrators in the district’s five schools will shift to new positions.
“I believe that our students and school programs will thrive under our outstanding educational leaders…our school staff is committed to promoting effective transitions,” Dr. Bauer said.
Mr. Damon became the principal at the Upper Elementary School in Moorestown, and Mr. Morolda will be the principal at Little Silver Middle School, according to the district Web site.
Daniel Riether, who previously held the assistant principal position at Peter Muschal Elementary School, will take over Mr. Damon’s position as principal at Clara Barton Elementary School.
Mr. Riether said he plans to continue the “tradition of excellence, to enhance student character education, and to continue to employ responsible classroom tactics” within the district.
Coletta Black (previously the BRHS assistant principal) will be appointed assistant principal at the Peter Muschal Elementary School.
Joseph Martin, a former world language teacher who had previously taught in the Rancocas Valley District, will take the assistant principal position at Bordentown Regional High School.
Norine Gerepka will take over as the MacFarland Intermediate School principal, and Robert Walder will assume the principal position at Bordentown Regional Middle School. Ms. Gerepka was previously the middle school principal and Mr. Walder was the intermediate school principal.
Bordentown Regional Middle School’s new assistant principal will be Sam Tola. He was previously the supervisor of business technology, guidance and nurses, according to the district Web site.
Dr. Bauer said the process began in late July, and the district’s goal was to find the best candidates from within the district, to do some restructuring and to choose the administrators uniquely suited for their new positions.
Dr. Bauer added that on Oct. 15, prior to the Bordentown Regional School Board meeting, a short reception to honor the new appointments is scheduled in the high school library. Community members are welcome.