March 18, 2026
BOE Student Representative Monthly Report
Lenape High School
The Lenape Girls Basketball team won the NJSIAA Group IV State Championship!
Cherokee High School
Cherokee High School hosted the inaugural LRHSD Model UN conference. This was the first time Cherokee, Lenape and Shawnee gathered together to work on global issues and discuss peace, love, and planet Earth.
Shawnee High School
Shawnee Girls Swimming made school history by advancing to the state finals for the first time ever. They lost a close meet to Chatham in Neptune, New Jersey but were incredibly proud of their accomplishments this season. At the individual states, the girls won second and third place in their relays, breaking a school record in the 200 medley relay.
Seneca High School
Seneca received close to 70 pints of blood at their spring blood drive which was an even greater turnout than their fall blood drive. The leading chair members were very pleased.
Cherokee Swimmer Wins State Championship
Cherokee Principal Donna Charlesworth, Athletic Director Kevin Meder, and Head Girls Swimming Coach Chelsea Latini introduced junior Addison Gebhart to the Board of Education. Addison won her second straight State Championship in early March. For the second year in a row, Addy competed in the 50 meter freestyle and 100 meter freestyle at the Meet of Champions, taking home 1st place in both of her races. Her 50 meter freestyle time of 22.78 and her 100 meter freestyle time of 49.79 are her new best times, breaking her own school records.
Pictured: Board Member Barry Fitzgerald, Addison Gebhart, Chelsea Latini, and Board Member JoAnne Harmon
Leaves of Absence
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Sheryl Chadwick | Cherokee |
| Jessica Di Meglio | Lenape |
| Devon Franks | Cherokee |
| Lori Papini | Lenape |
| Elise Spector | Seneca |
Employment
| Name | Position | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Boblenz |
Interim Health & Physical Education |
Sequoia |
| Michael Foley | Paraprofessional | Cherokee |
| Linda Randazzo | Paraprofessional | Seneca |
| Stephen Rynex | Interim Paraprofessional | Cherokee |
Resignations and Retirements
| Name | Location | Position | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leanne DeBlieu | Cherokee | Science | 07/01/2026 |
| Brendon Hieronimus | Seneca | Paraprofessional | 03/14/2026 |
| Sandra Langan | District/TAP | Special Education | 07/01/2026 |
| Judie Peccini | Shawnee | Secretary | 08/01/2026 |
| Matthew Tavares | Lenape | English | 07/01/2026 |
Donations
| Donation | Amount | To/For | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various Products/Items | $13,500.00 | Cherokee's Special Education, Technology & Art Departments, Staff Appreciation & Project Graduation | Amazon.com |
| Monetary | $750.00 | Seneca's Iron Devils Robotics Program | Durable Undercarriage |
| Monetary | $500.00 | Seneca's Iron Devils Robotics Program | Shamong Manufacturing |
| Monetary | $1,725.00 | Cherokee's Senior Trip Support | Eleanor McKenna, McKenna Realtors |
| Monetary | $1,725.00 | Cherokee's Senior Trip Support | William Gelernt, Oak Mortgage |
| TOTAL | $18,200.00 | ||
Policy
- The Board of Education approved the second reading of the revised Board of Education Policy 2430: Co-Curricular Activities.
- The Board of Education approved the second reading of the revised Board of Education Policy 0142.1: Nepotism.
Miscellaneous
Numerous other requests for approval of student activities and education items were approved by the Board of Education. These approvals are reflected in the formal minutes of the meeting which are available in the office of the Board of Education Secretary.