The ‘Work Together’ Group is at it Again (Still)
The Berkeley Heights BOE elections are over. The district will have two new representatives, along with returning member Angela Penna, installed in less than two months. And yet, ‘we hate Sai’ continues to be the hobby of District leadership and the BOE Members who support them. Why? Who is directing this, and who benefits? Where is the collaboration? Where is...
District Leadership Appears to Play Politics Again.
In what appears to be a further attempt by District leadership to influence public opinion on elected officials, questionable minutes on the teacher’s contract sent out at the speed of light. This is the third time allegedly inaccurate minutes or inaccurate documents were made available to the public on a matter of great interest concerning BOE members who have been...
Gale Bradford 2022 BOE Questions To the Candidate Responses and articles
Gale Bradford was recently elected to the BOE. This document is a collection of her responses to BHCW questions and articles she has submitted. I organized this so that parents and other residents can learn about Gale as she takes on this new role next year. (1) What qualifications do you hold to manage a 60 million dollar budget? The...
Dipti Khanna 2022 BOE Questions To the Candidate Responses and articles
Dipti Khanna was recently elected to the BOE. This document is a collection of her responses to BHCW questions and articles she has submitted. I organized this so that parents and other residents can learn about Dipti as she takes on this new role next year. Question on Budget: (1) What qualifications do you hold to manage a 60 million...
Simply the Best
Natasha Joly, Sai Bhargavi Akiri and Dipti Khanna for BOE Natasha, Sai, and Dipti are the best candidates the Board of Education can get. I have publicly demonstrated my support as my lawn is covered with their signs. And, if you do some independent research, like one of my friend did, you will also come to that conclusion. I am...
Why we need Sai on the BOE
I’ve known Sai for many years. She is a friend. It’s been painful for me to see how she’s been treated by her fellow Board members over the last year. At the same time I felt proud about the way she kept her composure, stayed respectful and continued diligently doing her job despite all the harassment and the pressure to...
Sai Akiri (7-2) – She’s Earned Your Vote
I am happy to endorse Sai Akiri for Boe. Sai has consistently advocated for improving our District’s academic performance, involving families in decisions, and ensuring our dollars go where they belong – to the classroom. I have known Sai for many years. She is an incredible mother who has been a passionate voice in informing parents and protecting their interests....
Where We Go From Here
“The First Order wins by making people think they are alone. We’re not alone.” —Poe BHCW has, for over a year, provided a space for deep, fact based discussion about local government – especially our BOE. I have never been shy about expressing an opinion, but I have never done it at this level. BHCW was born out of the...
November 8th is an Opportunity for Real Change
Every election introduces the possibility of change. I am a change manger and I manage programs and projects that include both technology change and people / process change. I understand first-hand how change can be difficult for many and why people resist change. It’s unsettling and uncomfortable and the outcomes are uncertain. But change is necessary not just for the...
GO Out And VOTE!!!
First and foremost, this post is to encourage you to go out and VOTE. It is your privilege and right to have a say in local government. Although I have been opinionated and adamant in those I am supporting, I respect your decision to vote for the candidates you believe will best fulfill his/her role. So who’s on tap? MAYOR ...
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