08/10/2023 BOE Agenda: Laura’s Notes
What’s Important to Know About the Agenda for the 08/10/2023 Berkeley Heights BOE Meeting… To save you the trouble of reading through 25 total pages of agenda items in addition to 154 pages of attachments, here is what I believe you need to know to be prepared for the August 10 Board meeting: SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT Dr. Varley will present a...
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,...
BHPSNJ Business Administrator Resignation Letter
06/27/2023 Letter of Resignation from The Business Administrator to the Superintendent Dear Dr. Varley: Please accept this as my formal letter of resignation as the School Business Administrator and Board Secretary of the Berkeley Heights Public Schools. Last night I was unanimously approved to lead the business and financial operations of a school district I believe is more compatible with...
Do the Rules Even Matter?
In the clip below, Ms. Akiri points to the BOE’s continued policy violations under Angela Penna and Joy Young. These violations include interfering with a resident’s right to free speech (Angela Penna has consistently interrupted residents improperly while speaking about issues that are strictly related to District business and BOE actions), the Budget process, social media policy, and the continued...
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...
Interesting Facts About Ridgewood, NJ
Answers to Questions the Community Had about Our Business Administrator’s new District. One question we’ve heard asked in the community – does Ridgewood have an information source similar to BHCW? This question came up in the community discussion surrounding news (that we broke) of the Business Administrator’s acceptance of employment in Ridgewood. The answer is yes- sort of. There are...
MKM Principal’s Resignation Letter to Dr. Varley and The Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Will they finally listen? BHCW has obtained the MKM principal’s resignation letter submitted to the BOE and Administration. It isn’t pretty: June 15, 2023 Dear Members of the Board and Dr. Varley, It is with a heavy heart that I am writing to inform you of my decision to retire from my position as school principal with the Berkeley Heights...
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