Jackson School Board and Superintendent “Nothing but bullies!” »
Jackson, NJ - “The Jackson school board and superintendent are nothing but bullies!” That was one of the heated closing remarks Tuesday night as hundreds of residents once again jammed into town hall with standing room only.
The woman standing before the audience declaring the local school board leadership from the top down, starting with superintendent Tom [...]
In Jackson Schools administrators get all the money children get the scraps according to NJ Department of Education statistics »
Jackson, NJ – Tonight, the Jackson Township municipal council is expected to make their decision on the failed 2010-11 school budget. On the township website (www.jacksontwpnj.us) , the general consensus from the population is to make cuts to administrative salaries. Throughout the budget process, the school board led by then president Barbara Fiero and Tom [...]
Did the Roseanauer experiment backfire on the Jackson Board of Education? »
Jackson, NJ – For 8 of the past 9 years, education budgets in Jackson Township have been soundly defeated by the residents. Even in 2009 when the budget was passed, the difference was just shy of 150 votes. Each year, the board of education crafts a message to deliver to parents to try to ’scare’ [...]
Jackson Township school budget audit website finally gives residents a voice they had for so long sought on education »
Jackson, NJ – Earlier this week, Jackson Township mayor Mike Reina announced and launched a community portal that allows ordinary residents a voice in the direction of government when it comes to important decisions regarding our school system. For many years, many political candidates on the Board of Education level built entire campaigns around things [...]
USDA brings fruit and vegetable education to New Jersey schools in 2010 »
More students will be able to sample fresh produce in New Jersey schools next school year, due to an expansion of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher today announced that 101 schools in 17 counties have been chosen to participate in the [...]
NJEA says 1.5% benefit payment violation of constitutional rights »
Trenton, NJ – If the NJEA is trying to rally public support for their cause, their latest action, a lawsuit against the state of New Jersey probably is not the best way to rally the taxpayers behind them. At a time when New Jersey unemployment is at 10% and many residents are lacking health benefits [...]
Jackson Township announces school budget audit transparency website »
Jackson, NJ – In a press release issued this morning, Mayor Mike Reina’s office announced the launch of a community based website that will allow residents to become directly involved in the ongoing budget audit process. The website will allow ordinary residents to make suggestions to the mayor, the township council and the independent auditor [...]
Toms River Regional Schools looking for new insurance vendor after Ritacco raid »
Toms River, NJ – The Toms River Regional School District today posted a solicitation for bids on their website today, apparently to replace their contract with the troubled Federal Hill Risk Management company which seems to be the focus once again on an FBI investigation. The investigation involved the FBI’s seizure of an automobile belonging [...]
Lucy N. Holman student talent show »
Jackson, NJ – Last night I attended the Lucy N. Holman talent show at Jackson Liberty High School. If nothing else, seeing all the kids in my daughter’s school and my daughter performing up there on state last night reinforces my conviction to continue fighting for these kids because this is what is all about.
We [...]
Layoffs, education cuts and increased class sizes expected at Wednesday’s Jackson School Budget presentation »
Jackson, NJ – The Jackon School District Board of Education is scheduled to present the 2010-11 school budget at 6:00 pm Wednesday, March 31st at Jackson Memorial High School’s Fine Arts Center. Last week, the district announced their preliminary budget which called for 48 job cuts, a $4.5 million budget reduction, cuts to educational service [...]
Jackson high school bands march in 249th New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade »
The combined bands of Jackson Memorial and Jackson Liberty high schools marched today in the 249th St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Manhattan. The band was directed by Bud McCormick and Scott Katona, and Assistant Band Directors Jessie Katona and Mike Carattini, and led by Drum Majors Elise Alchevsky, James Bannister, Jessica Gouker, Ben Learish and [...]
Jackson Schools expected to announce tax increase, layoffs, cuts tonight »
Jackson, NJ – At tonight’s regular meeting of the Jackson Schools Board of Education, school officials are expected to announce cuts to services, layoffs and most likely an increase in the property tax levy to overcome recent cuts in state aid totalling approximately $7,000,000 after previous cuts to funding in February. A previous ruling last [...]
Local winners of NJ State Fire Safety Poster Contest announced »
Fire Inspector Mim Stacy of the Jackson Bureau of Fire Safety District 1 & 3 unveiled the winning local entries of the annual NJ State Fire Safety Poster Contest co- sponsored by the N.J. Division of Fire Safety and N.J. Fire Prevention and Protection Association. Students who participated were from Alpha School, Christa McAuliffe Middle [...]
Resident supports Stilton for Jackson Board of Education »
I am a neighbor of Phil Stilton and can attest to his characther and commitment to the community. I would feel well represented with Phil serving on the board of education, confident that he will do everything possible to promote a great academic experience for our children.
Louis Soto
Letter: Corporate executive says Stilton does right things for right reasons »
As the Chief Information Officer of ePresence, based in Massachusetts, I worked with Phil Stilton as he managed information technology (IT) as a Regional IT Director for the company’s New York and New Jersey offices. Phil always took personal responsibility for every aspect of his operations there and was accountable for every dollar he spent. My trust [...]
7 people vie for 2 board of education seats »
Jackson, NJ – As the terms of current school board members Sharon Dey and Linda Lackey are set to expire on the Jackson School District Board of Education, seven candidates are now in the running for the two positions. Dey and Lackey are joined by former long time school board members Gus Acevedo and Marty Spielman who [...]
The answer to school woes lies in compromise not open warfare »
Last month, Governor Christie announced that he will be forcing school districts to spend any budget surplus remaining over 2%, which for Jackson equals $1.5 million. Normally, I would not agree with this action because it goes against overall conservative values on a state level. While yes, there is a punitive action for districts such as [...]
Take a look under the hood of the 2010-11 Jackson School Budget »
Jackson, NJ - One of the initiatives I support is more financial transparency on our schools. Last year, I had requested that residents be provided with the detail behind the slideshow powerpoint presentations and was promised they would be made available this year. When I asked this year, I was told this information was only [...]
Two Jackson students win local arts competition »
Photo from left to right: Helene Capicotto, Art Teacher; Elena Sweeney; Jade Williams; Gina Capasso; Sophia Porras; Laura Stone, Jackson Lions Club
Jackson, NJ, February 27, 2010 – Sophia Porras, an 8th grade student at the Carl W. Goetz Middle School and Gina Capasso, an 8th grade student from the National Junior Arts Honor Society, have [...]
One injured when Jackson Township school bus sinks in ditch »
Jackson, NJ – A Jackson Township school bus on Wednesday pulled over to the side of a road to allow oncoming vehicles to pass and ended up sinking into a three foot deep drainage ditch that appeared to just be a puddle on the side of the road. From the image above, you can easily [...]
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