MIDDLETOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION
PRESS RELEASE
On November 13, 2025, the Middletown Board of Education voted unanimously to place Superintendent of Schools Dr. Vázquez Matos on paid administrative leave effective immediately. In making its decision, the Board considered recent reports of his out-of-state arrest in July 2025 that resulted in multiple charges, as well as the context of ongoing concerns regarding his overall employment performance.
The Board will convene on Sunday November 16, 2025 to begin the process of identifying and appointing an Acting Superintendent of Schools. Duties typically performed by the Superintendent will be performed by Central Office Administrators pending the appointment of an Acting Superintendent.
Middletown citizens have entrusted the elected Board of Education with proper oversight of the school district and its superintendent. The Board takes that obligation seriously and appreciates the communications that it has received from many community members relating to the impact of this situation on the district and the students of Middletown.
The Board appreciates the support of the community in this difficult situation.
Chris Cardella, Board Member, on behalf of the Middletown Board of Education