JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Newly seated members of the Jefferson Township Board of Education were sworn in on Monday, January 5, stepping into roles that help guide the future of the township’s public schools. Among those taking the oath were Christine Seugling, Alberto Camacho, and Kristin Ruggiero.
The Board of Education is the governing body responsible for setting policy and overseeing the fiscal and educational operations of the Jefferson Township Public School District, which serves students in preschool through 12th grade across the township. Board trustees are elected by local voters to serve three-year terms on a staggered election cycle.
Seugling, Camacho, and Ruggiero join a nine-member board that works with district leadership to advance academic excellence, manage the budget, and ensure that local schools meet the needs of students, families, and the community. School board members play a key role in hiring and evaluating the superintendent, shaping curriculum goals, and advocating for resources that support student achievement and classroom success.
Serving alongside them are fellow board members committed to maintaining strong educational standards for township students. The board partners closely with Superintendent of Schools Jeanne Howe and district administrators to oversee operations in six schools that collectively provide a comprehensive education for Jefferson children.
In stepping into their roles, Seugling, Camacho, and Ruggiero join a long tradition of local volunteers focused on enhancing educational opportunities and ensuring transparent governance of the school district. The board encourages community engagement at its regular meetings, where residents can stay informed and share their perspectives on priorities facing local schools.
