Superintendent Search Advances, Interviews Scheduled In Bernards Township

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The search for a new superintendent to lead the Bernards Township School District continues to move forward with a large number of applicants showing interest.

The board received 32 applications for the position by the specified deadline, said Board President Jennifer White at the Monday Board of Education meeting.

Candidates selected from this initial pool will proceed to interviews with the personnel committee in March, "with the intent of bringing those most qualified forward to a second interview with the full Board of Education."

The board's overarching goal is to have a candidate selected, approved, and under contract promptly. The Board is hoping to have the chosen candidate start in September.

Further updates on the superintendent search will be provided at the upcoming Board of Education meeting on March 23.

The search for a new Superintendent began when Nick Markarian announced his retirement after 25 years of working in the district. He is retiring effective Aug. 31.

Markarian started his career in Bernards as an assistant principal in 2001.

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He moved up to become the school principal at William Annin until he was later appointed as Business Administrator.

In 2012, Markarian was appointed Superintendent to succeed Valerie Goger.

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