New Superintendent Chosen For Ramapo-Indian Hills Schools (Again)

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — The last superintendent of the Ramapo-Indian Hills school district left in November after a contentious relationship with the new school board majority — and then, the board rescinded a contract for a new superintendent.

At a meeting in late June, the Ramapo-Indian Hills Board of Education — which oversees two high schools drawing students from Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes, and Oakland — voted 5-0-3 to rescind a five-year contract previously offered to Ronald Tarchichi.

This week, the board chose a new superintendent, Shauna DeMarco.

Read their press release below:

Ramapo Indian Hills High School District Welcomes Shauna DeMarco as New Superintendent of Schools

The Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Shauna DeMarco as the new Superintendent of Schools, effective Aug. 14.
DeMarco is a longtime educational leader with a career spanning more than two decades. Her experience includes a successful tenure as Superintendent of the Tenafly School District, where she demonstrated a strong commitment to student success and community engagement. Prior to her role in Tenafly, she held various leadership positions within the Lyndhurst School District, steadily advancing her career from teacher to superintendent.
“Ms. DeMarco brings a wealth of experience in educational leadership to the RIH District. Her time at the Tenafly School District, consistently recognized for its exceptional academic outcomes, is a testament to her ability to foster a culture of high achievement,” said Board of Education President Kim Ansh. “The board is confident that her proven track record of success will be instrumental in elevating the district to new heights of excellence. The board looks forward to working with Ms. DeMarco to build upon our strong foundation and achieve even greater success for all RIH students.”
“We are excited to welcome Ms. DeMarco to our leadership team," said Acting Superintendent Dr. Melissa Quackenbush. “Her proven abilities align perfectly with our district's goals. We anticipate a collaborative partnership that will benefit our students, staff and community." Quackenbush will remain Acting Superintendent through Aug. 13.