Retirement announcement

June 25, 2012 Attention: Hopatcong Borough School Board Dear Board Members: It is with much deliberation and regret that I choose to inform you of my intent to retire from service to the Hopatcong Borough School Board effective July 1, 2013. The 2012-2013 school year marks my 40th year in public education and fourth full year in Hopatcong Borough. The announcement of my intent to retire is precipitated by our contractual agreement to serve notice to the Hopatcong School Board prior to the beginning of the fourth year of service. The decision to complete my career at this time has been accelerated by the action of the governor of this state to set limits on salaries for school superintendents and not a result of any other factor. I have enjoyed working in Hopatcong Borough and embraced the many challenges we collectively faced over the recent years with this School Board. Despite the difficult personnel and programmatic decisions we were compelled to make as a result of severe economic conditions, I feel we have made notable progress in many critical areas including technology, curriculum, special education, academic achievement, state accountability, personnel, facilities, and collaboration with the community. Thank you for supporting the educational initiatives we have undertaken and for your overall support of this school administration. My best efforts will be dedicated to moving the Hopatcong Schools forward in the weeks and months ahead. Most Sincerely, Charles Maranzano, Jr., Ed.D.