New School Chief In Neptune City
By JOANNE L. PAPAIANNI
Thomas E. Campbell was celebrated with three standing ovations after being made Superintendent/Principal of the Woodrow Wilson School in Neptune City.
Campbell is the current vice principal and has been working at the school for the past nine years.
Most of the schools staff, along with parents and community members attended the Board of Educations reorganization meeting Tuesday night when the announcement was made.
Under his three year contract Campbell will receive $129,000 for the 2008/2009 school year, $135,500 for the next and $142,225 for the 2010/2011 school year, the last of his contract.
Rachel Servone, the mother of a student at the Woodrow Wilson School, said before the announcement was made, Were all here for Mr. Campbell.
In announcing the appointment, Debra Johnson-Dahrouge, who was re-elected vice president called it her honor and her pleasure to name Campbell as the new superintendent.
The position of superintendent was changed to include principal with the retirement of outgoing superintendent Robert Shafer, who is leaving the district in June.
In accepting the positions Campbell said he was humbled to become the schools Chief School Administrator.
Campbell thanked the board for allowing him to lead the school district.
He also thanked Shafer and Business Administrator William Folk for their mentoring and guidance.
When he thanked the school staff for their support they all rose to applaud him.
Teacher Leigh White said afterwards at a brief reception held in his honor, Mr. C. so deserves this…hes the best.
School librarian Cathy Digironimo said, Were so glad they (the board) realized it, were just so glad.
The board used the services of the New Jersey School Boards Association for the search, which began in February.
Also at the meeting Brian Sullivan was re-elected board president.
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