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Dr. Mark Hayes
Trustee
Lifelong educator Dr. Mark Hayes joined the Board of Trustees in September 2026.
He currently serves as the interim school business administrator for the South Hackensack Board of Education. Dr. Hayes began his career more than 40 years ago in the Jersey City Public Schools district, where he held various positions including teacher, vice principal and principal. Hayes concluded his career in the Palisades Park Public School district in 2013, where he served as both school business administrator and superintendent of schools. Since 2013, he has served as an interim school business administrator and interim superintendent of schools in numerous districts throughout Bergen County.
Demonstrating his continued commitment to education, public service and the community, Dr. Hayes has also served as a public library trustee in several municipalities during his career.
He earned a B.A. and M.A. from New Jersey City State University (now Kean Jersey City) and a Ph.D. from Fordham University.