Matthew Paladino is a seasoned school business administrator and chief financial officer with over 20 years of experience leading public education finance and operations. Recognized for his strategic oversight of multi-million-dollar budgets, capital projects, and grant acquisitions, Matthew Paladino brings a record of fiscal accountability, operational excellence, and equity-focused resource management to every district he serves.
Matthew Paladino serves as a business administrator and board secretary for the Belleville Board of Education in New Jersey, overseeing all fiscal, operational, and administrative functions of a public school district. In this role, he acts as the chief financial and operational officer, guiding the superintendent, state monitor, and board of education while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Since joining Belleville in 2017, Mr. Paladino has administered an annual district budget that grew from $80 million to $130 million. He has directed multi-million-dollar capital projects, including a $48.5 million bond referendum for building upgrades and safety improvements. Through his leadership, the district has maintained clean audits and enhanced transparency, earning recognition for fiscal stewardship.