West New York Revenue and Finance Commissioner Adam Parkinson was appointed as the principal of Public School No. 5 by the board of education at Tuesday evening’s meeting.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“Now therefore, be it resolved that the West New York Board of Education hereby appoints the following employees to their respective positions in the District, subject to the above enumerated conditions,” the resolution begins.
“(a) Adam Parkinson, Principal, PS#5, at a 12 month annual salary commensurate with the Administrators salary guide, as discussed with and agreed to by the WNYAA and upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.”
The position is open after two principals, Patrick Gagliardi and Nelson Lopez (of West New York Middle School and Pubic School No.5, respectively) announced they would be retiring.
Parkinson, 29, has been working as the assistant director of academic programs and student achievement in the Weehawken Public Schools since early 2017.
He previously served on the West New York BOE for a decade, most of which as president, before deciding to run on now Mayor Albio Sires’ ticket last year.
At the same meeting, Sergio A. Londono was named a district supervisor, Kelly James was named the principal of West New York Middle School, Yesenia Rodas was appointed assistant principal at Public School No. 6, and Matthew Seta got voted in as assistant principal at Public School No. 4.
Parkinson deferred comment to BOE President Jonathan Castaneda, who congratulated all of the administrators that were just hired for the next scholastic year that begins in September.
“I am very proud of all administrators hired at Tuesday’s meeting. They join the ranks of our incredible administrators who, along with our amazing teachers and support staff, continue to deliver for our students day in and day out,” he told HCV.
“I wish Ms. Jameson, Mr. Parkinson, Mr. Seta, Ms. Rodas, and Mr. Londono the best of luck in their new roles, and I look forward to working with them to continue making West New York the best it can be.”