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Matthew Behne’s Response to BOE Candidate Question 2: Budget Priorities

Mr. Behne’s Response to the Second in a Series of Questions to the 2024 BOE Candidates Thank you very much for the questions. Touching on the beginning statement; I wonder if a 4-4 split is a majority. From what I understand, the board had tremendous problems overcoming the old majority’s resistance by demanding a certain individual sit as board president before she...
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2024 Berkeley Heights BOE Elections

Arik Samson’s Response to BOE Candidate Question 2: Budget Priorities

Mr. Samson’s Response to the Second in a Series of Questions to the 2024 BOE Candidates It goes without saying that opening the budget process to the public is a big step forward. I am a strong proponent of transparency in government. I don’t think investing in the safety of our children while on school property is profligate spending, but...
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Matthew Behne’s Response to BOE Candidate Question 1: Transparency

Mr. Behne’s Response to the First of Our Questions to the 2024 BOE Candidates  I support open government, especially with an institution as important as our School District. Our schools represent our largest investment as a community and our greatest source of hope for our children’s future. Important decisions need to be transparent and informed by the community. I support...
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2024 Berkeley Heights BOE Elections

Dr. Foreggers Response to BOE Candidate Question 1: Transparency

Dr. Foregger’s Response to the First of Our Questions to the 2024 BOE Candidates  OPRA is an essential tool for government transparency. The intent of the law is stated as: “Government records shall be readily accessible for inspection, copying, or examination by the citizens of this State, with certain exceptions, for the protection of the public interest, and any limitations...
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2024 Berkeley Heights BOE Elections