May 11, 2022
Dear Ramsey and Saddle River Communities,
After last night’s Board of Education meeting, I shared with the Board that I am making plans to retire. After working in public education since 1990, I am ready for a new adventure while I am still healthy (and my wife still talks to me).
No definite end date has been established as I will work with the Board to provide a complete and smooth transition for the next lucky leader of Ramsey School District.
The past two years have been extra challenging, but they aren’t a reason for this decision. Those years reminded me, with pride, of some of the reasons I chose a career in education. (I speak not of COVID or politics, but of innovative teachers, determined students, and a supportive community.) I always eyed 55 as a good age to retire, and I always thought a superintendent should lead a district for only 10 years. I’ll hit both of those milestones next year.
The Board of Education will release a statement over the next few days to begin the process of searching for and selecting the next superintendent.
I plan to stay active in areas that impact our communities, and there will be plenty of time to talk about those. For now, I will look forward to keeping the spotlight on our students for the last two festive months of this school year.
Regards,
Matthew J. Murphy, Ed. D.
Superintendent of Schools
Ramsey Public Schools
