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HESPE BREEZES THROUGH PRO FORMA APPROVAL AT STATE BOARD OF ED MEETING
JOHN MOONEY | MARCH 6, 2014
David Hespe returned to the state Department of Education yesterday needing no introduction.
For the fourth time in his lengthy resume of state service, Hespe went before the State Board of Education for its endorsement. This time out he’s slotted to be New Jersey’s next commissioner of education, replacing Chris Cerf.
- Hespe is a well-known figure in the department, serving as commissioner in 1999 and then chief of staff to Cerf two years ago.
“We welcome you back,” said Arcelio Aponte, the board’s president.
The welcome was warm and wide, with the board unanimously confirming Hespe to be an assistant commissioner, a formality for him to then be named acting commissioner, effective March 20. The state Senate has final confirmation power.