BHPSNJ Referendum Breakdown…. Soft Costs, Maintenance, and Inflation Risks?
The Berkeley Heights Board of Education has submitted a $50.3 million pre-referendum budget estimate to the New Jersey Department of Education for review. We requested this information through OPRA which led to another display of willful ignorance and petty bureaucratic power plays — but that’s for another article. One of the documents received was a Scope/Budget Analysis of what the...
Dr. Feltre Responds to NJ21st Questions on Referendum and Parent Concerns on School Closings
John received the following response from Dr. Feltre to his article on the referendum published last week. Good Afternoon Mr. Migueis, Thank you for your thoughts and insights. Your first question “A referendum for what?” is part of the reason for the meeting on February 26th, but the next step in the process. When I started in January, I navigated multiple...
BHEA and Community Await Details on BHPSNJ Facilities and Funding Plans
Earlier this morning, BHPSNJ families received an email from Dr. Feltre regarding the first step toward a potential referendum. The email stated: “On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 7:00 pm, a presentation will be held on the referendum process. Architects, bond counsel, and financial advisers will be present to discuss the debt rolling off, potential tax implications, timeline, and next...
BOE Members Respond to Questions on Facility Concerns
As a follow-up to questions connected to facilities, NJ21st received responses from two BOE Members: Sai Akiri Hi John, Thank you for your email. Your concerns about the long-overdue facilities repairs and the urgency of addressing them are well-founded, and I completely support the call for actions that are well-planned and swift. You raise important points about the availability of...
Distortions of Truth at the Berkeley Heights BOE Meeting
Shauna’s Notes of the 01/27/2025 BOE Meeting The Union County Superintendent, Daryl Palmieri again selected Gale Bradford to fill the role of President of the Berkeley Heights Board of Education, and the meeting opened with Mrs. Bradford sharing a directive given by Mr. Palmieri that the board work together. A relatively straight-forward vote elected Dipti Khanna to the position of...
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...
BHPSNJ Response to Resident Concerns on Facilities, Data Breach, BOE President and Audit
In response to Mr. Leblond’s Letter to the District on Facilities, the Data Breach and BOE President: From Ms. Akiri: Thank you for reaching out, Mr.Leblond. I share your concerns regarding the PowerSchool data breach. I have contacted the district administration to request a detailed review of the specific information stored in PowerSchool for Berkeley Heights Public Schools (BHPSNJ). Obtaining...
Laura’s Notes on the 02/26/2024 BOE Meeting: Board Appointments
Saying this meeting is stacked is an understatement of epic proportions. The Report of the Superintendent will include the Audit Presentation, a Transportation Consultant presentation (regarding bussing), the PowerPoint is available here AND Board Member Training from the NJ State Board Association. Following a third attempt at electing a Vice President, the Business Administrators report will include a presentation (the...
Shauna’s Notes on the 12/14/2023 Berkeley Heights BOE Meeting
Gaslighting On the RFP, More Power to the President, Still No Answers on Legal Spending and Board Correspondence Now Requires Gate Keeping The Superintendent’s Report led immediately to the Resolution and Congratulations to the GL Girls Volleyball Team on their second sectional state championship! Recognition was also given to Joy Young and Robert Cianciulli for their service as board members,...
Did Anyone Even Look At The $63 Million Berkeley Heights Public School Budget Before It Was Passed?
In September, BHCW finally received a copy of the Detailed Adopted budgets for the 2023-24 school year for BHPSNJ and several other Districts. In that process, the state agreed to stop redacting account numbers on school budgets. Our publication of that budget was the first opportunity some of our BOE Members had to see it – even though the entire...
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