The BHPSNJ Admin Equation: Less Students + More Overhead = Budget Deficits
With the referendum and 2026-2027 budget looming for Berkeley Heights School District, there has been talk of potential deficits and...
Laura’s 01/22/26 BHPSNJ BOE Meeting Notes
The trend of timely meetings ending at reasonable hours seems to be settling in, and this is a good thing....
Laura’s Notes on the 01/22/2026 BHPSNJ BOE Meeting
This agenda review feels lighter, but in the best way. I want to recognize and applaud the District and Board...
Laura’s Notes on the 01/06/2025 Berkeley Heights BOE Reorganization Meeting
The reorganization of the BH Board of Education set the tone for the year with displays of leadership, decorum and...
What We Covered in 2025 Part 6: Local Resistance and State Mandates
This selection from of our top 30 for 2025 focuses on zoning, education policy, and authority – different topics all...
Laura’s Notes on the 12/11/2025 BHPSNJ Meeting
The last BOE meeting of the year was, dare I say, boring and ended at a reasonable hour. Perhaps this...
Beyond the Referendum – Special Education Challenges, and Tensions Mark Marathon BHPSNJ Meeting
Laura’s Notes on the BHPSNJ BOE Meeting – Part II Following the town-hall-style Referendum session, the regular Board meeting continued....
DOE Affirms Boards Are Responsible for Instruction
In its October 2025 Notice of Adoption, the State Board provided an official response to public comment that includes guidance...
The BOE Can, In Fact, Wipe Its Ass Without Permission
State law and the teachers’ contract make it clear: the Board of Education sets policy, not the Administration. It was...
With Gratitude and Commitment, Thank You. | Candidate Statement
Thank you so much to everyone who supported and voted for me. I am truly grateful to have neighbors, friends,...