Board of Education Members

The Barnegat Board of Education is comprised of nine voting members, elected by the public during an official election. The Board Secretary, the Superintendent and the Board Attorney also attend these meetings in an official capacity.

Regular Operating Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm

Summer Hours:

Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

For more information, please call (609) 698-5800

2025 Board of Education Members & Organizational Chart

Barnegat Township School District Organization Chart

Dr. Brian Latwis, Superintendent of Schools

Katherine Van Tassel, Board Secretary/Business Administrator

Scott Sarno, Board President

Doreen Continanza, Vice President

Current Term: 2023-2026

Doreen Continanza served as a board member from January 2017- August 2021 and was re-elected to the school board in November to serve a 3 year- term. She currently serves as the Vice President of the Board of Education.

Mrs. Continanza and her husband Allen have been Barnegat homeowners for the past 10 yrs. and reside in a Barnegat 55+ Community. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Montclair State University in English.

She serves as the Chair for the Governance Committee and is a member of the Finance and Personnel committees.

Mrs. Continanza is excited about the Board and Executive Team working together to make Barnegat Schools the best in Ocean County.

Email: dcontinanza@barnegatschools.com

Sandra Churney, Board Member

Carol Geene, Board Member

Carol Geene will have been a resident of the Barnegat community for 20 years in October 2025. She loves spending time with her dog Brook and taking her for walks around the community. Carol is a retired human resource specialist for the Northern New Jersey District of the United States Postal Service where she worked for 39 years. Carol serves as a member of the Governance, Personnel, and Health/Safety/Technology committees.

Email: cgeene@barnegatschools.com

George Fedorczyk, Board Member

John Hearn, Board Member

Kelly Myszka, Board Member

Regina Tarnowski, Board Member

Current Term: 2025-2027

Regina Tarnowski has been a resident of the Barnegat community for four years. She is the proud parent of four children, all of whom are students in the district. Regina is an active member of the community, coaches for the Barnegat Soccer Club and is a local Girl Scout leader. She received her New Board Member Boardsmanship Certification, and is the Ocean County Vice President for the NJSBA. Regina serves as Chair of the Finance Committee, a member of the Health, Safety & Technology, Governance and Building & Grounds/Transportation committees.

Email: rtarnowski@barnegatschools.com

Lauren Washburn, Board Member