>Taken from the BOE website (https://www.web2.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/www/edcenter/bdmeetings/bdagendas/aug28.html)
Changes of Assignment
ARILOTTA, Paul – from Principal, Travell School, to Interim Superintendent of Schools, effective September 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007
Dr. Arilotta’s background is as follows:
·NJDOE Standard Certificate, School Administrator
·BA in Sociology from St John’s University
·MA in Physical Education from Columbia University
·MS in Guidance and Counseling from St. John’s University ·Master of Education in Curriculum and Instructional Practices from Columbia University ·Doctorate in Administration and Supervision from Columbia University ·1995-present – Principal, Travell School ·1990-95 – Director of Human Resources, Ridgewood Public Schools ·1987-90 – Superintendent, Hasbrouck Heights School District ·1982-87 – Deputy Assistant Superintendent Manhattan Region ·1971-82 – Various positions for the New York City Board of Education (classroom teacher, guidance counselor, Assistant Project Director, Evaluation and Placement Unit, Supervisor, Assistant Administrative Director)
“I have heard nothing but good things about Dr. Arilotta from parents whose children have attended Travell. Looking at his background, I wonder why the district needs to search for a new Superintendent when it seems like we have a qualified candidate already working for the district. Also I must say he appears to be a lot more open and more of a people person than Dr. Porter was.”