George Song
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George Song

Paramus School Board

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About the Office

Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.

Term Length

3 years

Election Date

Nov 4, 2025

About Me

Party

nonpartisan

Occupation

Business Owner

Fun Fact

I am Sena's husband and Caleb's father. In my free time, I serve the Paramus community as a volunteer firefighter and special law enforcement officer. I have also served the community as a church worship leader, realtor and business owner. I believe in giving back, showing up, and standing up for what matters.

Past Experience

What I’ve Done in the Last 3 Years while on the Paramus Board of Education. ⭐ Academic Excellence • Supported curriculum improvements and academic enrichment. • Advocated for measurable outcomes and accountability. • Promoted professional development for teachers. ⭐ Fiscal Responsibility • Advocated for transparency in spending. • Questioned unnecessary spending and pushed for efficiency. • In 2025 alone, helped save taxpayers approximately $3.5 million by optimizing healthcare plan benefits and eliminating wasteful programs. ⭐ Student Safety & Wellness • Promote anti-bullying efforts and a culture of respect across all schools. • Supported school safety upgrades, proactive school safety measures, and emergency preparedness. • Advocated for responsible facility upgrades. ⭐ Community Engagement • Increased communication between the board and parents. • Attended school events and listened to parent concerns. • Advocated for more parent involvement in district decisions.

My Top Issues

Early childhood education

I believe early childhood education serves as the bedrock for lifelong learning and success. When we invest in high-quality early learning programs, we're not just teaching children their ABCs and numbers, we're nurturing the cognitive pathways, social skills, and emotional intelligence that will carry them through every stage of their lives. These formative years represent our most powerful opportunity to unlock each child's potential and create a foundation strong enough to support whatever dreams they choose to build upon it.

Fiscal Responsibility

Our children deserve exceptional education, and our taxpayers deserve transparency and accountability. True educational leadership means making every dollar count: strategically investing in programs that directly impact student success while eliminating waste and inefficiency. When we manage public funds with the same care we'd use for our own family budgets, we can deliver both academic excellence and fiscal responsibility. The question isn't whether we can afford to invest in education; it's whether we can afford not to invest wisely. By prioritizing classroom resources, supporting our teachers, and maintaining rigorous financial oversight, we create an education system that serves our students today and builds sustainable value for our community's future.

Academic Excellence

Every child walks into our classrooms carrying unlimited potential. Academic excellence isn't just about raising test scores or meeting benchmarks. It's about igniting that spark of curiosity that transforms students into lifelong learners. When we create an environment where critical thinking flourishes and intellectual courage is celebrated, we're not just preparing students for the next grade level; we're preparing them to tackle challenges we haven't even imagined yet. True academic excellence means meeting each student exactly where they are and providing the support, challenge, and inspiration they need to soar beyond what they thought possible. It's about building confident problem-solvers who ask bold questions, think independently, and approach the world with both knowledge and wisdom.

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