The BHPSNJ Transportation Problem Timeline in 4 1/2 Minutes
We created this video as a result of the incredibly false narrative surrounding the transportation issue advanced by political clubs and prospective political candidates in private organizations connected to our schools to achieve political objectives this election. Read All Articles Related to BHPSNJ Transportation Subscribe to BHCW For Free Reach Out To Your Representatives
The BHPSNJ Transparency Problem Timeline in 2 Minutes
Given the horrific track record of the political machines supporting many BOE Candidates on the issue of Transparency, we felt it was essential to educate the Berkeley Heights Community on this critical topic. Read All Articles Related to OPMA Read All Articles Related to OPRA Subscribe to BHCW For Free Reach Out To Your Representatives
The BHPSNJ Budget Problem Timeline in 2 1/2 Minutes
Given the tendency of politically funded and backed Berkeley BOE candidates and their operatives to misrepresent issues connected to the budget, NJ21st developed this short video to educate the families of Berkeley Heights, NJ. Read All Articles on the 2024 BHPSNJ Budget Read All Articles on the 2023 BHPSNJ Budget Read All Articles on the 2022 BHPSNJ Budget Subscribe to...

Does BHPS need an Assistant Superintendent?
Given A Bloated Budget and a Need to Repair Math & Science, is there a need to employ a full time Assistant Superintendent? -Written by a non-politically connected Educator in the Community The past three years, Berkeley Heights Public Schools (BHPS) has been through four Assistant Superintendents. Two of these candidates were only in the role for one year each....

BOE Representative Natasha Joly Responds to Inaccurate TapInto Article
Statement from BOE Representative Natasha Joly The recent article in TapInto regarding unpaid bills by the Berkeley Heights Board of Education has a number of inaccuracies. In the subtext of the title, it states that, “Board of Education Faces Over $80,000 in Unpaid Bills”. Further in the article it states, “At the Board’s August 15 meeting, it was reported that...

Regarding TapInto’s Coverage of “Unpaid Bills”
Statement from BOE Representative Sai Akiri In a recent article by a for-profit information outlet, Ms. Bradford commented on some outstanding bills. This information was inaccurate, related to Board Business, and did not have the consent of the full Board of Education. Additionally, TapInto did not reach out to me or other BOE Members for their perspective. Some of the...

BHPSNJ 2024-2025 Tentative Budget
As a result of an OPRA request, BHCW received the complete 2024-2025 tentative budget. The fact that we got it prior to the meeting is an improvement from last year. The tentative budget represents an overall increase of ~$900,000 from the prior year which would represent a 2% tax increase. It appears that textbooks are getting a 25k boost this...

Laura’s Notes on the 05/07/2024 Berkeley Heights BOE Agenda
2024 Budget, Busing, Administrative Positions on the Agenda for Tuesday SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT The resignation of Angela Penna from the Board of Education BUDGET The final presentation and adoption of the BHPS budget will occur. The total 2024-25 budget is $61,658,566. Following the presentation, a public hearing on budget items only will occur. ADMINISTRATION* F. Approve Appointment of Interim Superintendent of...

BHPSNJ Releases Its First Budget Survey
After years of controversial and closed budget decisions related to BHPSNJ, the finance committee, headed by newly appointed Chair Dipti Khanna, has released the first survey asking families for their input on the 2024 -2025 Budget. Increasing family input was one of several recommendations made by BHCW last year in connection to the BHPSNJ Proficiency Declines. The District has already...

Ms. Nardi On Superintendent Search During 03/18/224 BOE Meeting
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