Schools

Former Superintendent Hired in Paterson

Anthony Cavanna, who resigned after the board placed him on administrative leave was hired in Paterson, according to Paterson Press.

Former superintendent, Anthony Cavanna has been hired in Paterson, earning a six-figure salary, after leaving the West Orange school district under unusual circumstances, according to a report on PatersonPress.com.

Paterson Public Schools hired Cavanna as one of four executive directors for principal evaluation and coaching at $156,363 a year.

Cavanna was placed on paid administrative leave pending further investigation into “district issues,” in July 2012. The following October, he .

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The new position is part of a plan created by state-appointed superintendent Donnie Evans to try to improve city schools.


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