Schools
Schools Superintendent to Retire in August
Michael Schilder will make a formal announcement in the coming week.
UPDATE: Superintendent of Schools Michael Schilder posted a note on the district website Monday afternoon concerning his retirement.
In his note, Schilder said his retirement will be up for approval at the May 14 board of education meeting, and the board will also begin discussions then on transition plans.
"It has been a privilege to have served in BRRSD and these past six years have been the highlight of my career," he said in his note.
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Bridgewater-Raritan Superintendent of Schools Michael Schilder will be retiring from the district this year, according to Board of Education President Patrick Breslin.
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The retirement will be effective Aug. 1.
Breslin said Monday that Schilder has spent several days speaking with administrators, supervisors, teachers and staff to inform them of his retirement.
A more formal announcement could be made this week, Breslin said, and Schilder is expected to make a statement at the May 14 Board of Education meeting.
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