Laura’s Notes on the 11/14/2024 Berkeley Heights BOE Meeting
The meeting covered numerous topics, with significant discussions and public input. Here’s a breakdown of the essential points: Guidance Program Presentation Dr. Ashley Janosko delivered a comprehensive presentation on the guidance program at BHPS. While the presentation emphasized support for college-bound students, concerns remain about equitable resources for students pursuing alternative career paths. Many feel that career readiness deserves...
Laura’s Notes on the 11/14/2024 Berkeley Heights BOE Meeting Agenda
Report of the Acting Superintendent Recognition of National Merit Scholars Honoring our National Merit Scholars for their outstanding academic achievements. Presentation on School Counseling Program Dr. Janosko will present updates and highlights on our School Counseling program. Education High Impact Tutoring Grant The district has received a $10,200 grant, which will fund afterschool enrichment programs for students requiring additional support,...
Follow Up To Article on OAL Decision v. Former BOE Majority Published Yesterday
-John Migueis Over the past three years, we have consistently provided a full accounting behind the issues that led to the most recent findings by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). Specifically, regarding the most recent finding, numerous community members—including contributors, family members, and even a former Board of Education (BOE) member—advised the Board Majority at the time that using...
Office of Administrative Law Finds Former BOE Majority Acted Unethically
OAL writes scathing finding against Robert Cianciulli, Pamela Stanley, Michael D’Aquila, Angela Penna, Joy Young and Jordan Hyman After a timeframe spanning over two years, the BOE ethics violations that occurred in May, June and September of 2022 have reached the first round of findings; a decision against the Berkeley Heights Board of Education Members in place at that time....
Educator Responds to Debang, Moore and Terrero Ticket on BHPSNJ Proficiency
Test scores provide context alongside other districts -Written by a non-politically connected Educator in the Community Following up on a recent post on Berkeley Heights Community Watch from a Board of Education (BOE) candidate and a parent, the main source of school rankings originate from test scores such as the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA for students in Grades...
Laura’s Notes on the 10/17/2024 Berkeley Heights BOE Meeting Agenda
The Superintendent Report will include the NJSLA results (from Spring), a Special Education Presentation, and HIB/SSDS (Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying)/(I have no clue what the second acronym means). The Board will start the meeting by approving the meeting minutes from August 15 to the present, followed by the first reading of several revised policies. EDUCATION F. Shout out to the...
Comparing All Recent School Rankings on the 7 District Dashboard
Exploring how Berkeley Heights ranks sixth out of seventh in summary of school rankings…and how to improve them -Written by a non-politically connected Educator in the Community Earlier this week, Niche released its 2025 school rankings. Berkeley Heights Public Schools (BHPS) rankings took a nosedive while already being ranked under neighboring, comparable districts such as New Providence, Chatham, and Madison...
The Bills, The Bills!!!
Another Domino in a Line of Disinformation to Bring the District Under the Control of Political Parties and Special Interests Ms. Stanley heads the policy committee. Ms. Bradford is Board President. One of the bills that they would like the Board to approve involves an outstanding invoice from the Transportation consultants for work the Board did not approve of. Dr. Foregger...
Niche releases 2025 School Rankings
Berkeley Heights Public Schools declines, moves behind neighboring districts in rankings. -Written by a non-politically connected Educator in the Community Niche has released its “2025 Best School Districts in New Jersey” rankings. A total of 388 school districts were ranked. The full list for New Jersey can be found here. During Dr. Melissa Varley’s last year as Superintendent, the rankings...
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