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Community pressure apparently was a factor in the Irvington Board of Education’s decision last month not to maintain a five-year contract with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kathleen Matusiak.

Outgoing board President Tanya Hunt explained at the June 16 meeting while the board unanimously felt Matusiak was performing well for the district, many residents were “not comfortable” with her five-year contract being renewed each year.

In March, a petition with more than 300 signatures was presented to the Board of Education, expressing concern with the five-year rollover provision contained in Matusiak’s contract.  more »