Board extends Superintendent Melita Perez’s contract through 2030, board members praise leadership

Summary

The board approved an extension of Superintendent Melita Perez’s contract to 2030 at the Oct. 27 meeting, with multiple board members citing her leadership, fiscal stewardship and district continuity. Discussion included praise for her record and a note that the extension includes an overall reduction in compensation over the term.

The Matawan‑Aberdeen Regional School District Board of Education approved an extension of Superintendent Melita Perez’s contract through 2030 during the Oct. 27 meeting.

Board members—speaking both in person and via written statements read into the record—commended Perez for 12 years in the district across multiple roles and for leading the district through strategic planning, potential redistricting and facilities planning. Vice President Tara Martinez (read in absentia) and other members praised Perez’s commitment, collaboration and stated that the contract provides stability for the district.

At least one board member specifically noted that the superintendent accepted an overall reduction in compensation over the term of the contract, which the speaker said supports the district’s fiscal responsibility goals. Superintendent Perez responded, thanking the board and crediting central office administrators, building leaders and staff for district progress.

The motion to approve the superintendent’s contract extension was made, seconded and recorded as approved in the meeting minutes (vote tally not specified in the transcript).