Another Resignation and More Key Positions Appear to Be Filled without Community Feedback
The District Bleed Continues and The Superintendent appears to be taking Full Advantage of her “Summer Powers” to hire key staff without Community Feedback or Board Approval On July 21, a job for Woodruff reading specialist was posted, we wish Mrs. Zackowski best of luck in her future endeavors. In other news, the position of Business Administrator and Payroll specialist...
Good Luck Ms. Gardner!
Director of Special Services to become the fifth administrator to resign in the last two months… We want to wish Michele Gardner, BHPS Director of Special Services best of luck in her future endeavors. Ms. Gardner, who has been with BHPS for 14+ years is the 5th Administrator to resign in the last 2 months (2 Assistant Superintendents, Business Administrator,...
As The Board Turns
The Same Soap Opera, The Same Plot Is it the mounting social pressure coming from the community or a total lack of self awareness? As of late, there has been a trend at Board meetings to address public concerns and this new display of theatre is not to be missed. As a community we have been made aware that the...
Thank You Mrs. Corley
Saying Goodbye and Thank You to another incredible educator leaving our District Mrs. Corley, On behalf of my family, I want to say “Thank You!” Over our 10 years together we encountered countless fond memories along with a few bumps in the road. But, no matter what the issue was, you always took the time to listen to my concerns,...
Laura’s Notes on the 06/29/2023 BOE Agenda
What is Important For Families to Know about Tonight’s BOE Meeting… Report of the Superintendent I believe this is intentionally blank so we can, once again, be party to the theatre that will undoubtedly occur at tonight’s meeting. I don’t gamble, but I’d be willing to bet Dr. Varley will use this opportunity to make a statement attributing all of...
The Inclusion Delusion Continues
More evidence our Superintendent would rather double down on her delusions than collaborate with anyone but her small circle. During the budget process, after we saw teachers and Administrators speak out against the Superintendent’s plans to cut staff, BHCW put in an OPRA Request for emails. The subject of these emails pertained to Dr. Varley’s claims of collaborating with her...
Failed Attempt to Host A Night of Celebration and Honor
Amid a Sea of Declining Proficiency & Teacher Resignations, the District Falls Short in Trying to Look Like it Cares The Following is an Email I sent to the Berkeley Heights Board of Education on the 06/05/2023 Educator of the Year Awards: I don’t expect a reply, indeed, not an apology, but for those of you who are unaware of...
06/05/2023 BOE Agenda : Laura’s Notes
Renewals and Big Salaries for the Usual Crew Top the List Dr. Greer, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Achievement, is having his contract renewed at an annual salary of $164,800. Ms. Kot, Business Administrator and Board Secretary – and advocate against OPRA, is having her contract renewed at an annual salary of $177,366. Administrators salaries are being approved. ...
The Berkeley Heights BOE Lawyer Addiction
How Much Money is Being Taken Away from our Classrooms? The skeptics out there, and those who agree with Ms. Stanley that there is nothing alarming about the districts legal bills, might be interested to understand the role a district/board attorney serves. It is also worth noting that each call, each email or text incurs a fee. So when items...
Is it Time for Our Superintendent to Start Paying Attention?
Or would that make things worse? Sometimes the reactions, by a collective group of individuals, to a simple request can be far more enlightening than was actually asked. At the last Board meeting Dr. Foregger, supported by Ms. Khanna, made a motion to have the Superintendent present a report on the factors contributing to the district’s decline in performance. This...
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