Job Hopping As The Mass Exodus Continues
-Sai Akiri, 2023 Candidate for Berkeley Heights BOE What is the decision making process leading the rush to filling critical positions in Berkeley Heights Schools? Many parents need help and clarification on how the Superintendent recommends appointments to key administrative positions. The Board approves recent appointments while vacancies get filled at the speed of light in a highly secretive interview...
Questions to The BOE Candidates – Question 1
First in a Series of Questions to the 2023 Berkeley Heights, NJ BOE Candidates Two Candidates Running for Two Seats Please provide residents with your qualifications for the BOE (education, experience) and how you feel this background will benefit our community on the BOE. Please provide (at least) two very specific policy positions you plan to introduce or support during...
Some Important Loose Ends to Think About As We Begin the 2023 School Year
School Calendar, FDK, Lunch and Infrastructure I have some things on my mind – not enough content for an earth-shattering article, but significant enough. Without further adieu; 1. BHPS Calendar I am skeptical that the overwhelming vote from parents and staff to start school was BEFORE Labor Day. Please find two staff members and two parents (not part of central...
The Tyranny of the Minority Part 1
-Steve Greguske This article is the first of several articles that will take you on a journey into an environment where kindness and critical thinking are discouraged. The journey begins by googling the following phrase: New Jersey Department of Education Transgender Guidance for Schools You will find a seven-page PDF document with the stated purpose to “…create an inclusive environment...
Berkeley Heights BOE Committee Meeting Minutes for 07/2023: The Decisions Being Discussed Behind Closed Doors During the Summer….
When Pam Stanley Believes parents “aren’t paying attention” The Turf Field at CMS was discussed but would need to include a land lease from the BOE to the Township. We don’t know why the Recreation Committee expects the School District to give away what is a valuable piece of land to the Town for free. With all the Affordable Housing units...
One Step Closer to Oceania
Security Theatre Took Another Aggressive Leap Forward in Berkeley Heights Public Schools This Year If you have yet to catch up on this issue, the District voted to extend its contract with the Police Department for another five years in a rushed Special Meeting during the Summer. Special meetings are meant to be held for urgent matters or emergencies – the shared...
All You Do is Complain
Over the course of the last two weeks this statement has reared its head yet again, along with the similar sentiment of ‘you never bring up the good things we do’. Admittedly, there has been a lot of anger on display over the past year, particularly as relates to the BOE, but it wasn’t always that way. In an effort...
Lack of Math Supervisor Leaves Berkeley Heights Public Schools Leaderless in a Key Content Area
Berkeley Heights is the only school district in the area with no administrative oversight for mathematics students, teachers, courses, and curriculum. -Written by an Educator in the Community Berkeley Heights Public Schools (BHPS) no longer has a math supervisor. The role of a math supervisor, particularly at Governor Livingston High School (GLHS) and Columbia Middle School (CMS), was essential to...
Dr. Varley’s “School is Opening in One Week!” Email
Oh man.. where do we even start with this? Dr. Varley sent an email today that residents should pay attention to carefully. The item we want to focus on right now connects to goals. On a positive note (depending on how you look at it), there are finally numbers and percentages people can look at in evaluating how well our...
What We Can Do To Reverse The Berkeley Heights Declines In Math, Science, And ELA Part 2: Evidence-Based Decision Making
The Second in a Series of Articles on How Berkeley Heights Can Repair the Damage under Dr. Varley’s Leadership Since BHCW’s analysis of the Berkeley Heights School District’s declines in Math, Science, and English came out, I have had many conversations with different parents, teachers, and other school staff in the community on how to reverse them. In the second...
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