Staff from the diocesan Department of Catholic Schools, including Dr. Vincent de Paul Schmidt, superintendent, and Bonnie Milecki, assistant superintendent of development and operations, met with Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago Aug. 26for the signing of a renewed memorandum of agreement between their respective organizations. The MOA is created to ensure cooperation between law enforcement and Catholic schools countywide with the goal of working together to address problems and emergencies. In his remarks, Dr. Schmidt reflected on the day’s significance saying that “it is an important moment for our Catholic schools in Monmouth County. This Memorandum of Agreement reflects the strong partnership between school leadership and law enforcement, but on our shared commitment to keeping students and the community safe.” In Monmouth County, there are three Catholic high schools and 10 grammar schools serving either pre-kindergarten or kindergarten through eighth grade. Staff photo
Filippini Sister Elizabeth Seton Dalessio, principal of St. Jerome School, West Long Branch, standing left, greets Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago during a meeting held in the Prosecutor’s Freehold office where a memorandum of agreement was signed between his office and the diocesan Department of Catholic Schools. Seated in front is Dr. Vincent De Paul Schmidt, diocesan superintendent.