October 2, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 Franklin Lakes Superintendent search firm hired by trustees by Frank J. McMahon The Franklin Lakes Board of Educa- tion has hired a Roselle Park firm to con- duct a search for a new superintendent of schools. The school board passed a resolution awarding an $8,900 contract to R-Pat Solu- tions to find a replacement for Dr. Frank Romano who has been the school district’s superintendent since July 2010. In April, Romano announced that his resignation from the district would be effective at the end of the 2013-14 school year. Romano holds a doctorate in education from Seton Hall University and a master’s in school administration and supervision from Montclair State University, a mas- ter’s in teaching, and a bachelor’s degree in English and psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He replaced Roger Bayersdorfer, who retired on June 30, 2010 after serving as the district’s superinten- dent for 10 years. Bayersdorfer replaced Dr. Edward J. Sullivan, who retired in 2000 after leading the K-8 district for the previ- ous 15 years. Romano’s prior positions included assis- tant superintendent of schools in Fort Lee, and assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction in Millburn Township. No reason was given for Romano’s res- ignation, but it came at a time of discord and controversy in the district after a con- tentious school board election in 2012. Romano’s resignation was unanimously accepted by the school board, but several trustees expressed regret that he will be leaving the district. (continued on page 6)