Critical Questions on the Issue of Facilities to the BOE: Why Is This So Complicated?
The following email was sent to the Berkeley Board of Education, Dr. Feltre, the Business Administrator and BHEA President: The facilities issue is becoming increasingly concerning, especially when considering the budget realities. At the last meeting, students and the BHEA urged the BOE to take swift action in addressing long-neglected facility repairs. Ms. Akiri proposed what appeared to be a...
Laura’s Notes on the 01/27/2025 BOE Meeting
EDUCATION F. Approve New Courses: CMS – Mathematics Grade 8 (attachment E). This is being proposed by Dr. Curtiss to serve as a course to comply with the state standards in addition to provide students with a substantial foundation in geometry. This course, if approved, will be rolled out this fall. PERSONNEL B. Mr. Dirk Phillips will continue as Interim...
The 2025 Berkeley Heights BOE Reorganization Meeting: Sanity V. Spectacle
The Berkeley Heights Board of Education’s reorganization was so dramatic it could qualify for an Emmy. Next time, perhaps we should aim for a Tony—because honestly, the only way these marathon meetings could be bearable is if the endless contentious debates were performed as a musical, complete with high-energy dance breaks from the Administration. But on a serious note: We...
Johns Notes on the 01/07/2025 BHPSNJ BOE Meeting
Last night’s BOE meeting made it abundantly clear that the board remains deeply divided into two factions: one that seeks to advance change through evidence-based reasoning and thoughtful debate, and another that seems more intent on politicizing every. single. issue. The evening featured the Business Administrator’s perplexing defense of sending documents—already publicly released—for yet another attorney review to determine if...
Laura’s Notes on the 01/07/2025 Berkeley Heights BOE Reorganization Meeting Agenda
The Reorganization Meeting of the Berkeley Heights Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, January 7, starting at 6:45 PM. For those familiar with local politics, this coincides with the Town Council Reorganization meeting, creating a scheduling conflict for those interested in both events. Tuesday’s Board of Education agenda appears relatively standard, with no major surprises expected. The meeting...
Rights and Wrongs of the 2025-26 BHPS Calendar
Tweaks that could have been made for academic benefits and professional development -Written by a non-politically affiliated Educator in the Community At the December 12th, 2024 Berkeley Heights Board of Education (BHBOE) meeting, Acting Superintendent Mr. Richard Nixon presented the 2025-26 school calendar, which was unanimously approved by all Board members. Based on discussion during the meeting and past BHCW...
Don’t Fill Out the BHPSNJ Budget Survey Just Yet
The timing of the BHPSNJ Budget Survey raises concerns. It was released in the middle of a holiday break and before the Audit report was made available. The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), a critical document produced from the District’s audit, is submitted to the State and made public. Unlike last year’s budget document, which serves as a plan, the...
A Tale of Two BOE Meetings: Policy, Hypocrisy and Professionalism
Notes on the 12/12/2024 BOE Meeting Let’s take a trip down BOE memory lane to gain some much-needed perspective on the hypocrisy surrounding the outburst by incoming Berkeley Heights BOE member Terrero during the December 12, 2024, Board of Education (BOE) meeting. Reflecting on the December 15, 2023, BOE Meeting One year ago, at the December 15, 2023, BOE meeting,...
11th Hour Revisions to 12/12/2024 BOE Meeting Agenda
The former BOE hired the current Business Administrator, who has largely continued the practices of their predecessor. The prior BA operated under the misguided belief that the District could act with minimal public input or oversight. This approach led to multiple lawsuits related to OPRA violations and numerous embarrassing incidents for the former BOE and administration, exposing both incompetence and...
Shauna’s Notes on the 12/12/2024 Berkeley Heights BOE Meeting Agenda
On the agenda for the Berkeley Heights Board of Education meeting tonight are readings of policies 0155, 0132, and 6421. These policies were discussed during the new business portion of the previous meeting, and there is a significant amount of contention about the Board’s approach. Look for more heated discussion tonight. There are a total of 11 HIB cases on...
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