West New York Board of Education Trustee Joan Palermo, who won the first town school board election in decades back in January 2014, has resigned from the post due to “personal and professional commitments.”
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“By this letter, I hereby tender my resignation as Trustee of the West New York Board of Education, effective immediately,” Palermo wrote in an April 7th letter addressed to West New York School Business Administrator Dean Austin.
“Regrettably, personal and professional commitments have made it impossible for me to continue to serve effectively at this time, and after much consideration, I have come to this decision.”
Palermo also called it “an honor” to be elected to the board just over two years ago, also expressing thanks for “the opportunity to serve and become acquainted with some of the fine professionals who work in the school district.”
She confirmed that the letter was authentic when reached by Hudson County View this morning, but declined to comment further. Her term was set to expire at the end of this year.
A replacement for Palermo will now be decided via a board appointment at a date to be determined, likely the May meeting as long as her resignation is approved at Wednesday’s meeting.
The last time this occurred was October 2014, when Lorena Portillo was appointed to replace former Board President Vilma Reyes.
Palermo’s 2014 running mate, Matthew Cheng, pulled off a major upset by winning re-election in November, despite hosting no fundraisers and spending such little money on his campaign he didn’t even need to file an account with the state Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC).
Thank you for your service Joan and good luck!
Feel free to come back anytime and let Fatkinson know how you feel!!!
You made history, Joan. You made a positive impact on the Board and in Our Schools. Job Well Done.
The school board enforcer has already been sent in to intimidate trustees to vote for Myrli Sanchez or David Morell. Teflon wants contributions coming in Hinnis should do an investigative story and check elect reports and see how vendors BUY CONTRACTS. Teachers be smart look at all the Mayors elect reports and see who is paying him off for contracts you go meetings and scream and make noise for what ???? If you see how much money you could be saving on contracts you wouldn’t have a problem getting a raise. Where’s Wiley when you need him ?
Why you running away Joan? People worked hard to put you in that corrupt place.
Cheng should resign next for selling out to Roque.
Palermo got other doors opened for her.
Roque is now # 1 on her Christmas gift list.
Exit left……..