Thank You
-Arik Samson Reflecting on my first campaign, I feel proud of what we accomplished. This was a grassroots, low-budget effort that relied on extensive door-to-door outreach, support from non-profit media outlets, and zero involvement from any political machine. Together, we reached 1,700 people —1,700 opportunities to discuss a platform I believe would benefit our district. I am deeply grateful to...
Arik Samson’s Response to BOE Candidate Question 4: Special Interests, Influence and Money
Mr. Samson’s Response to the Fourth in a Series of Questions to the 2024 Berkeley Heights BOE Candidates I would like to begin with the fact that I am totally opposed to receiving support from special interests persons or groups (ex. Teachers’ Union). I have not received any [financial] support from any person or special interest, and have not sought...
Arik Samson’s Response to BOE Candidate Question 3: Academic Achievement
Mr. Samson’s Response to the Third in a Series of Questions to the 2024 Berkeley Heights BOE Candidates I have touched on the proficiency issue in my answer to question #2. In order to achieve proficiency we need to focus on two things. First, good teachers, which need to be properly compensated in order to retain them. In that answer...
The EIC Ticket Is Harming the Important Discussion We Need to Have on Academic Achievement in Berkeley Heights
Arik Samson – 2024 Berkeley Heights BOE Candidate I plan on responding to the question NJ21st provided to me in detail; however, a recent candidate statement from the EIC ticket compelled me to respond to what I felt was a spin on our District’s academic health reminiscent of Dr. Varley. The first point parents should understand is that the article...
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...
Arik Samson’s Response to BOE Candidate Question 1: Transparency
Mr. Samson’s Response to the First of Our Questions to the 2024 BOE Candidates My record on OPRA is clear. I went to Trenton to voice my opposition to the new bills that crippled OPRA. I would, to the extent possible, work with the board to reverse those harmful provisions on a local level, for our District. Attached here is...
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