

In these positions, Wechter was responsible for all financial operations, budget preparation and administration, insurance and risk management oversight, and grants administration and reporting. She assumed a solo stint at Logan Township (2015-19) and spent the past year as the business administrator for the Gloucester City Public Schools. Wechter, a certified public accountant and qualified purchasing agent, arrives with considerable experience in the field, having worked as a shared school business administrator at both the Logan Township and South Harrison school districts (2009-15). She has big shoes to fill and is up for the challenge.” “We also are thrilled to add another WTHS alum and Township resident to the central administration team. “Janine’s background as a CPA and auditor, and her years of experience working as a well-respected BA in three other districts was impressive, but I was pleased to see the focus on communication and collaboration that came through in her interview,” Board of Education president Julie Kozempel said. She is already an involved member of our community who shares a vested interest in the success of our schools and community.” “Janine brings a wealth of experience and a strong reputation as a Business Administrator and Board Secretary in South Jersey. “We are excited to add Janine Wechter to our team,” Superintendent of Schools Joe Bollendorf said. Wechter, a 1991 graduate of Washington Township High School, replaces Peg Meehan, who served in the capacity for approximately 25 years, and assumes oversight of the District’s $150 million operating budget as its chief financial officer. The Washington Township Board of Education has named Janine Wechter as the District’s new School Business Administrator/Board Secretary effective August 1, 2019.
