BHCW 02/05/2023 Weekly Newsletter
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Policy 8310: Concerns On Top Level Decision Making, Use of District Dollars and Legal Advice Continue To Mount
Sai Akiri I sent this email to the BOE expressing my concerns and position on the discussion that transpired during the January 19, 2023 BOE Meeting: I am writing to you to request you reconsider the custodian of records position and revision to district policy 8310. First and foremost, responding to OPRA requests is one of the core functions of...
Pamela Stanley, Ethics and the Gift that Keeps on Giving
On January 31, 2023 the School Ethics Commission denied Pamela Stanley’s Motion to Dismiss allegations of ethical violations against her stemming from her use of the District’s attorney to file a complaint against a fellow BOE Member. The Commission found 7 of the 8 allegations against Pamela to be substantial. Additionally, the Commission adopted a decision finding the Complaint against...
Loud Voice Against Police In Schools
I will remain one of the “loud voices” against additional police in schools. One can support more police in schools, but to wonder out loud why anyone would be against it demonstrates a concerning lack of research on the topic. So here is going to be an unusual article coming from me. I support Dr. Varley’s decision not to make...
BHCW Night Watch – Episode 2 – 01/29/2023: Apocalyptic Waffle Math Bad Wifi Mashup Edition
In this episode we talk about The Apocalypse, Pancakes v Waffles, HIB, School Safety, Math, Building Thinking Classrooms, Wawa and Liza’s Reappointment. Related Content: OUR FIRST EPISODE OF BHCW NIGHT WATCH
The BOE Blame Game is the Greatest Security Threat
BOE and Administration are too confused and angry to bring the community together on a complex issue. John Leo Jr. Mid January, a student brought an airsoft gun to Columbia Middle school. Students reported it, and the school and PD responded in kind. But some parts of the responses reveal an uncomfortable truth that demands some scrutiny. Does our public...
Dr. Varley’s Nepotism Settlement and Concerning Questions for the Board Attorney
BHCW received an email from Natasha Joly sent to the BOE to be published. For reference, links to the Settlement Agreement and Video Clip Referenced are available at the end of the article. BOE Members, You are likely aware of an existing settlement agreement regarding the nepotism ethics complaint filed against the administration. If you recall, this all goes back...
They Said That?
I will revisit the best little gems of insane foolishness brought to you by the brain trust of the Berkeley Heights Town Council and the Board of Education. “This isn’t about Liza” – LOL! We owe great thanks to Jeanne Kingsley (Council) for stating this multiple times, in response to the overwhelming number of residents advocating for Liza’s reappointment. At...
Unpopular Opinion on School Safety
I sent the following email to the BOE this morning and wanted to share it here as well. Good Afternoon, Schools are safe- the community-wide and national conversation on school safety is not based on any evidence. Lockdown drills do not have any evidence of doing anything but traumatize children. Adding police in schools doesn’t do anything to prevent school shootings; the...
Incident at CMS Continues to Prompt More Questions
If you have a child who attends CMS then you received a letter addressing the incident that occurred on Friday. And, unless you live under a rock, by now you have seen this letter and heard the shockwaves by parents in this community. As adults, it’s not easy to speak up and even we struggle with making the right choices. ...
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