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The Career of Michael Ritacco in the Toms River School District
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Mike Ritacco Joins The District
Ritacco becomes a 5th & 6th grade teacher at East Dover Elementary School. -
Mike Ritacco Named Superintendent
Ritacco becomes the Toms River School District's 8th Superintendent -
Indictment: Ritacco Schemes To Defraud District
According the the indictment, Ritacco in 2002, Ritacco and others knowingly put plan into motition to defraud the Toms River Regional School District. -
Ritacco Center Dedicated
The multi purpose Ritacco Center is dedicated at Toms River High School North. -
First Toms River Fest
The first Toms River Fest is held at Toms River High School North featuring Kelly Clarkson and Daughtry. The Fest returned in 2006 and 2008. -
Ritacco's Home & Office Raided
Federal agents raid Ritacci's Seaside Park home, his Toms River office and a home on Todd Avenue. Ritacco is not at either location during the raids.He proclaims his innocence and stays on as Superintendent. -
Ritacco is Indicted
In an 18-count indictment ex-Toms River school superintendent Michael Ritacco was charged with accepting more than $1 million in bribes and kickbacks over 8 years in an insurance contracts scheme with a Maryland-based insurance broker and third-party brokers.
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Ritacco Retires After 40 Years
Faced with multiple indictments, Ritacco turns in his resignation as Superintendent. He had stayed on for several months following the raids on his home & office. -
Ritacco Pleads Not Guilty
Ritacco pleads not guilty to numerous charges in federal court in Trenton. -
Ritacco Center Renamed
The Ritacco Center, its named covered by a tarp for nearly a year, is renamed the Pine Belt Arena after the Toms River car dealership buys naming rights. -
Ritacco Pleads Guilty
Mike Ritacco pleads guilty to all charges days before he is to go on trial.
