District Departments
Learn About Our District Departments
- Academics, Curriculum, & Instruction
- Board Office (Board of Education, Business Office, Central Office, Human Resources)
- Buildings & Grounds
- Guidance & Student Personnel Services
- School Nurses
- Special Services
- Technology
Academics, Curriculum, & Instruction
Robust Academics & Vigorous Curriculum
The West Essex Regional School District offers robust academic offerings with vigorous curriculum across 8 unique departments. To learn more about our departments and their curriculum/instruction, click below or contact Mr. Caesar Diliberto, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction.
Learn More About Our Departments Curriculum & Instruction Information
Board Office (Board of Education, Business Office, Central Office, Human Resources)
Board of Education
The West Essex Regional School District Board of Education exists for the purpose of providing a thorough and efficient system of free public education in grades seven through twelve in the West Essex Regional School District.
The Board is comprised of 9 elected members: 3 from Fairfield, 3 from North Caldwell, 2 from Roseland, and 1 from Essex Fells. The number of seats is determined by each town's population.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Melissa Kida, Assistant Superintendent for Business / Board Secretary.
Business Office
The West Essex Business Office oversees the financial and operational aspects of the school district, manages the budget, handles accounting and purchasing, oversees facilities and food services, and ensures compliance with state regulations.
If you need to fax the office information, please use the following number: (973) 228-0559.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Melissa Kida,
Assistant Superintendent for Business / Board Secretary.
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Central Office
The West Essex Central Office supports and oversees various aspects of the school district's operations. It is the hub for administrative, instructional, operational, and communicative functions. The office works with the board to develop and implement policies related to curriculum, instruction, student services, personnel, and operations.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Karen Mendez,
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools.
For information regarding district communications, please contact Mr. Nicholas Stampone, Communications Officer.
Human Resources
The West Essex Regional School District offers challenging job opportunities to people looking for career growth in an environment that recognizes individuals for their contributions. We are always searching for strategic thinkers, team players and innovators.
The West Essex Regional School District's Human Resources Department has developed a reputation for providing its employees with excellent services. We provide a comprehensive approach to fulfilling our employees' needs. The Human Resources Department is responsible for directing the employment process in accordance with all current laws, interpreting Human Resources policies and assisting the Board of Education, Administration and employees in all Human Resources related matters.
The West Essex Regional School District's Human Resources Department is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The Human Resources Department displays all job opportunities and the staff is pleased to answer any questions you might have concerning job postings within the district.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Kathleen Straus, Interim Manager of Human Resources.
Buildings & Grounds
Dedicated to Safe, Clean, & Welcoming Schools
The Buildings & Grounds Department serves both the Middle School and High School by providing a clean, safe environment to learn, work, and enjoy sports and extracurricular events.
For more, click below or contact Mr. Taulant Feti, Director of Buildings & Grounds.
West Essex Environmental & Safety Compliance Information Facility Usage Information
Guidance & Student Personnel Services
Supporting Students’ Academic, Career, & Personal Growth
The West Essex Regional School District Guidance Department is available throughout the day to assist students with a variety of issues, concerns, and requests.
The mission of the guidance program is to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. Counselors will work with educators, parents or guardians, and the community to facilitate a support system, ensuring that all students attending West Essex are prepared to perform at the highest level and become contributing members of society. For more, click below or contact Mrs. Lisa Hulse, Director of Guidance & Student Personnel Services.
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School Nurses
Advancing Student Health, Safety, & Success
School Nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success, and life-long achievement of students. Certified School Nurses of New Jersey are Registered Professional Nurses with advanced degrees and certification in the specialty of School Nursing. Certified School Nurses hold a standard teaching certificate to provide health curriculum instruction for grades K-12. To that end, school nurses facilitate positive student responses to normal development. Certified School Nurses promote health and safety, intervene with actual and potential health problems, and actively collaborate with administration, teachers, and support staff to build strong student/family relationships for student self-management, self-advocacy, and learning. For more, click below or contact Mrs. Karen Kinsey, High School Nurse, or Mrs. Courtney Molinaro, Middle School Nurse.
Special Services
With the right tools, you too can do amazing things.
The mission of the West Essex Regional School District is to instruct all students in the same curriculum, with modifications and strategies available to those students with differing learning abilities. To that end, the Department of Special Services is designed as a network of human services whereby each dimension of the overall system connects and communicates in such a way that all children with special needs are served optimally, and all parents of children with special needs are significantly involved in the delicate delivery system. For more, click below or contact Dr. Elizabeth McQuaid, Director of Special Services.
Technology
Keeping Our District Connected & Secure
The West Essex Technology Department is committed to providing the District, its faculty, and its students with the best possible service for any and all technological needs. We facilitate a wide range of services and maintain a healthy, safe, and secure environment while meeting the needs of our community. For more, contact Mr. Scott Burrows, Director of Technology.