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Our Board of Education

The Paramus Board of Education is comprised of elected individuals who freely dedicate their time and energy to serving our school community. Our board members know that the students should always come first, and they make every decision with our students’ best interests in mind.

Board of Education Meetings

For your convenience, we have our board meeting details listed below.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with PO. 1975 C31 known and designed as the “Open Public Meetings Act” that the Paramus Board of Education will hold a public board meeting as follows:

When: Monday, January 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.

The meeting will be in person at Paramus High School (Cafeteria), 99 E Century Road, Paramus, NJ 07652.

Members of the public who cannot attend the in-person meeting can access the board meeting via the following Zoom link or phone number (listen in only) where they will be able to watch the meeting live and type in their questions during the public comment.

  • Join Zoom Meeting from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device.
    • Passcode: 219544
    • Description: Paramus Public Schools Board of Education Meeting
  • Join by one tap mobile:
    • +13017158592, 99484911816#, *219544# US (Washington DC)
    • +13126266799, 99484911816#, *219544# US (Chicago)
  • Join by phone (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
    • US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 253 215 8782 or
      +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833
    • Webinar ID: 994 8491 1816
    • Passcode: 219544
    • International numbers available

As per Governor Murphy’s Executive Order #251, attendees must wear masks the entire time in the building, for the duration of the meeting, and while speaking. Proper PPE will be available.

Future Meeting Dates:
February 14, 2022
March 14, 2022

      Meet Our Board

      Melissa Caminiti
      President
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      About Melissa Caminiti

      Melissa grew up in Paramus, where she attended Parkway, West Brook, and Paramus High School, graduating in 1987. Her 13-year-old daughter currently attends West Brook and is very excited to be a part of the PHS community next year. In 1991, Melissa earned a BA in Psychology from Trenton State College (now known as The College of New Jersey). She is an employee of the Administration Team at the County of Bergen, where she is also very active in various cultural and educational groups and events. She also devotes her time in many volunteer capacities, including her role as Co-Chair of the 8th Grade Committee for this year's graduating class at West Brook. Melissa was first elected to the BOE in 2015 and has served on every committee, and also as Vice President. She is currently the President of the Board for the second year in a row.
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      Patricia Kim
      Vice President
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      About Patricia Kim

      Patricia Kim, along with her husband, Anthony Ricchiuti, and two children, Ellary and Syler, have lived in Paramus for five years. Patricia graduated from William Paterson University with a BA in sociology and holds a teaching certification for Elementary Education. She later attended New Jersey City University where she received a master's in school counseling. Patricia has served and advocated for the educational needs of children for 18 years in the Newark Public School System. She began the first 11 years of her profession as a teacher educating students in grades second, third, and kindergarten. Patricia has spent the last seven years as a school counselor and HIB specialist, advocating for children in grades PreK3 to Grade 8. She is also extremely active in the community as she currently holds a position on the Paramus Pool Commission and volunteers time coaching for Paramus Recreation where she is also a co-president of Paramus Recreation Cheer. Being active in her children's lives as well as her community has always been a priority as being involved strengthens our relationships and sense of community. Leveraging one's talents and skills to make a positive difference in the community is what she hopes to achieve through her tenure as a trustee.
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      Joanne Bergmann
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      About Joanne Bergmann

      My husband Artie and I are lifelong residents of Paramus. We are the parents of three children, all graduates of the Paramus Public Schools. We are also the grandparents of five grandchildren. Two of our grandsons graduated from Paramus High School, and one granddaughter is currently attending East Brook Middle School. In my professional life, I joined what would become a publicly traded finance company as its legal department manager. Eventually, I became Vice President of the Legal Department, managing an attorney network across the country and overseeing litigation matters for the firm. I have been a long-term trustee of the Paramus Board of Education serving four years as its president. During my tenure on the board, I was the proud recipient of the prestigious Archie F. Hay Award and honored by Bergen County School Boards as “Board Member of the Year.” I have also volunteered my time and served on various school-related and civic organizations including the Paramus Community Alliance that is dedicated to the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse among our youth and community; Stigma Free, a community effort to promote awareness of mental health issues with the goal of taking the stigma out of mental illness; and Operation Goody Bag, a youth-based organization that provides “goody bags” filled with treats and positive messages to our servicemen and women along with first responders. As a board trustee, I take great pride in my continued support of the many educational programs and activities that inspire our children to focus on positive involvement and educational growth.
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      Lisa Cassesa
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      About Lisa Cassesa

      Lisa graduated from Villanova University with a bachelor of arts in communications. She’s been a trustee on the Paramus Board of Education since 2017 and is currently in her second term. Her son, Joseph, is a graduate of Paramus High School and her daughter, Katie, is currently enrolled there. Her husband Jason is Battalion Chief for Hoboken Fire Department. Lisa is currently employed at Bergen Community College in the Department of Public Safety. She is also a freelance graphic designer. Lisa is a proud volunteer for multiple organizations in Paramus.
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      Alison Donoghue
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      About Alison Donoghue

      Alison is a school social worker/case manager for the River Dell Regional School District, where she has been employed for 20 years. Prior to being a case manager, she was a Special Education Transition Coordinator. Alison holds a Master of Social Work degree from Columbia University and a Master of Educational Leadership degree from Montclair State University. She is President of the Paramus Lacrosse Association and serves as a volunteer coach with Paramus Recreation. Alison and her husband, Thomas, have three children, all of whom attend the Paramus Public Schools.
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      Keri Greene
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      About Keri Greene

      Keri is an East Brook Middle School (1997) and Paramus High School (2001) graduate, now raising her two daughters in Paramus with her husband. She earned a BS from The College of New Jersey, a MA from Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice and a JD from Seton Hall University School of Law. Keri is a practicing attorney in Hackensack focusing her practice in family and divorce law. She is a former adjunct professor at various New Jersey locations of Berkeley College. Keri joined the board in January 2020.
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      Lisa Hochhauser
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      William F. Holzmann
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      About William F. Holzmann

      Bill has been a resident of Paramus since 1995 when he and his wife, Michelle, chose Paramus to start their family. Michelle and Bill have four children, all of whom have benefitted from a Paramus Public School education. He has been a member of the Paramus Board of Education since 2011 and served as board president for 2017 and 2018. He is currently a board member for the Greater Paramus Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, co-president of the Paramus High School Music Parents Association, and treasurer for Northern New Jersey Mensa. Bill has also served Paramus as a former recreation commissioner and a coach for baseball, softball, soccer, and basketball for 30 seasons. Professionally, Bill is the vice president and corporate treasurer for SI Group, a $2 billion global chemical manufacturer. He has a bachelor of science degree in finance and an MBA, both from Seton Hall University. Bill holds a certified treasury professional (CTP) designation from the Association of Financial Professionals (AFP) and is a certified Six Sigma green belt.
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      Christina M. Kardasakis
      Board Member
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