Board of Education Meets Behind Closed Doors Again on Superintendent Search

The Glen Ridge Board of Education convened a special meeting on February 5, 2026 devoted almost entirely to advancing its search for a new superintendent. Board President Elisabeth Ginsburg opened the meeting, which moved directly into a closed executive session at 7:02 p.m. specifically to discuss "the superintendent search," with the board noting that public disclosure of the matter could be prejudicial and sealing the session's minutes until the matter is resolved.

The vote to enter executive session passed 8-0, with Ms. Graham absent from that particular roll call. The board returned to public session shortly before 9:40 p.m. and adjourned without conducting any other business. There were no public comments and no other votes taken.

What to watch

• The board continues its search for a new superintendent in closed session; no timeline for naming a candidate has been announced.