The Ramapo Indian Hills Regional School District school board has called a special meeting to announce its third candidate for superintendent, Shauna DeMarco. This decision comes after the previous candidate, Ronnie Tarchichi, had his contract rescinded just days before he was set to start. The board members who declared the third candidate „unqualified“ at the July 22 meeting have called for a new interim superintendent while a new search is conducted.
DeMarco’s background includes serving as the superintendent of the Tenafly School District from July 2018 to December 2022. She resigned from the district along with Assistant Superintendent Evelyn Mammon to work in the private sector. Prior to that, DeMarco worked in the Lyndhurst School District for over a decade, starting as a teacher and eventually becoming superintendent. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and English from Seton Hall University and a master’s in English and American Literature from Montclair State University.
The special meeting agenda for Wednesday names DeMarco as the third candidate for superintendent, with a proposed start date of August 14 for a four-year contract. Acting Superintendent Melissa Quackenbush will continue in her role until DeMarco assumes office. DeMarco’s recent work experience includes teaching at a Christian daycare and preschool in Paramus, as well as working as a business manager, trainer, and advisor at Icebox Cryotherapy.
The board meeting to announce DeMarco’s candidacy will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Indian Hills High School in Oakland. The agenda does not list a salary for the position. It is clear that the board is taking careful consideration in selecting the right candidate for this important role in the school district.
Overall, the process of selecting a new superintendent for the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional School District has been met with some challenges and controversy. However, with the announcement of Shauna DeMarco as the third candidate, the board is moving forward in their search for strong leadership. DeMarco’s experience in education and administration make her a promising candidate for the position. The community will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of the special meeting and the potential appointment of DeMarco as the new superintendent.