Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 3, 2014 Midland Park June Chang to become superintendent in Summit June Chang, the Midland Park School District’s direc- tor of curriculum, instruction, and professional devel- opment, has been named superintendent of the Summit Public Schools. His appointment will become effective March 1, 2015. In his new post, Chang will succeed Summit Superin- tendent Dr. Nathan Parker, who is retiring. Chang’s new contract is currently being reviewed by the Executive County Superintendent for Union County. Midland Park Superintendent Dr. Marie Cirasella said Chang had not submitted his official resignation as of press time. Chang joined Midland Park Junior/Senior High School in 2011 as vice principal, a post he held through July 2013, when he was named to his curriculum director’s post. He came to Midland Park after serving as the language arts/Holocaust education supervisor and as a curriculum supervisor for the Jersey City Public Schools from 2007 to 2011. The educator has experience in professional devel- opment, teacher observation and evaluation, student discipline, and the creation of professional learning com- munities. He has a background in film studies, and has created several documentaries. As director of curriculum, instruction, and profes- sional development, he has worked to improve graduation rates and students’ performance on standardized tests, and the selection of Advanced Placement courses. As vice principal, Chang assisted the principal in duties related to instruction, supervision, evaluation, and the overall administration of the school. Chang’s position in Midland Park also involved purchasing, inventory, and record keeping; safety inspections and safety drill prac- tice activities; coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services; student attendance; and student conduct and enforcing discipline policies. While working in Jersey City, he created the school district’s Holocaust Education Program, which incorpo- rates contemporary video production software, allowing students to document and share historical information in new ways. While teaching English literature and film studies at New Milford High School, Chang also served as the assis- tant to the principal. In addition, he coached football and track, and was the head middle school wrestling coach. Chang holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Rut- gers University and a master’s in education administra- tion and supervision from Saint Peter’s College. He is fluent in Korean. He began his career as a sixth grade language arts teacher at Frank D. Napier School of Technology in Pat- erson. He was also director and producer of the Palisades Park High School Dramatic Arts Society. Emergency dispatch services switch (continued from page 3) Wyckoff’s current charge is $280,012 a year, but the township had initially offered to reduce the fee to $260,000 with 3 percent annual increases under a new five-year con- tract. Powderley said the benefits to police operations of going to the county center will be enormous as well. He said during an active crisis, his department will not have to reach out to the county for help. “They’ll be right there at our fingertips automatically, which will drastically improve safety because of the reduced response time,” he said. “Wyckoff has experienced personnel, and they have been great. The county will be the same, with enhanced technological resources. They will maintain our current service and improve it,” Powderley added. Powderley said another plus will be a communications component. He said monthly meetings between key center personnel and local commanding officers from each of the emergency services is being made part of the contract to assure that any concerns and requests are addressed and documented. An initial concern with the switch had been the ability to interact with the center because of radio incompatibility and the fact that Midland Park’s 2014 budget does not have the funds for a complete radio upgrade. Powderley said that with the help of Phil Scaglione, the town’s technology expert, and the county, that problem had been addressed by zeroing in on the start-up essentials. The police vehicles, the fire chief’s car and the ambulances will get new dual band mobile radios, and the county will lend portable radio units for police officers. The fire department will be able to continue using the existing radio system for Mutual Aid communications by connection through the Prosecutor’s Office fiber optic lines. This system was tested last week and worked to everyone’s satisfaction, the chief said. “The county has been very accommodating. They are helping every step of the way,” Powderley summarized. “We’ll be up and running in 30 days. We’re prepared to work through any issues.”