East Brunswick District Bids Goodbye To Outgoing BOE Members

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — During the last Board of Education meeting, members bid goodbye to four outgoing members.

Vicki Becker, who served on the BOE for 24 years, decided not to run for reelection in November.

“It didn’t matter where you sat, you were always a leader, you’re always a mama bear,” said BOE president Laurie Lachs. “You are a historian, you served in so many roles on this board... You will be missed.”

Veteran BOE member Barbara Reiss lost her reelection bid in November.

Board member Heather Guas paid tribute to Reiss saying her contribution to the school district will last for years to come.

Members also bid goodbye to newer members Pankaj Goswami and Heather James.

James thanked the community for giving her the opportunity to serve on the board. “I only got to sit up here for seven months but I really learned what it means to be up here. And I want to thank everyone who supported me and to this Board for giving me this opportunity,” James said.

Wilbur Pan, Louis Figueroa, Jamie Falco and Anna Braun are all set to take their seats on the Council in January.

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