Biography
Regina R. Freeland is a certificated School Business Administrator through the New Jersey Department of Education and a seasoned educational leader with more than 20 years of progressive experience in school operations, fiscal management, and strategic leadership.
Currently serving as School Business Administrator at the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission, Regina oversees Business Office and Transportation Department operations, directing billing, invoicing, audit reconciliations, payroll contributions, procurement, and board financial reporting. Under her leadership, reconciliation timelines have been reduced by 30% through streamlined processes and strengthened internal controls. She has implemented compliance tracking systems that enhance transparency, improve district accountability, and elevate fiscal oversight across partnering districts.
Regina is widely recognized for aligning financial management practices with district strategic priorities while maintaining strict compliance with state regulations. She cultivates collaborative partnerships with administrators, board members, vendors, and neighboring districts to resolve complex financial matters and secure sustainable operational outcomes.
Holding a Master of Business Administration from Berkeley College, Regina combines technical expertise with strategic vision. Her leadership philosophy centers on fiscal integrity, operational precision, and ensuring that every financial decision advances the mission of educational excellence.