Another Ridgewood Business Administrator Leaves for Oradell

After five long and difficult budgets years as the Oradell Public Schools Board Administrator, Rita Cioppi will finally be getting to sit back, relax and enjoy her upcoming retirement. The Glen Rock native is relocating to North Carolina.

"I've enjoyed my five years," Cioppi said. "I love Oradell and everyone here. This is an excellent school with wonderfully dedicated teachers."

Cioppi joined the district in 2007 when former Superintendent Jeffrey Mohre was leading Oradell Public School. She outlasted Mohre, who left for Morris County Washington School District and interim Superintendent Dr. Maria Nuccetelli.

Former  Assistant Business Administrator Alfredo Aguilar will take over for Cioppi as the latest hire to leave the Village and seek a new start in Oradell.

Both  and Borough  came to Oradell from Ridgewood.

Aguilar, who will oversee OPS' finances including budgeting, purchasing, accounting, payroll, buildings andgrounds, brings a wealth of education to the K-6 district.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Seton Hall University, a Masters of Business Administartion in Finance and Accounting from Touro College and a Doctorate in Education and Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.

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