Quick Notes on the 03/18/2025 BHPSNJ Budget and Student Performance Presentations
Budget Presentation: Academics and student achievement ranked as the top budget priority, with a notable investment in textbooks and software. However, during the math presentation at GLHS in February, parents were told that after-hours tutoring would be available. The District should clarify tonight whether this commitment remains in place, as families were led to expect this support. We also seek...
If Given the Choice, Would Private Schools Really Be A Better Deal for Berkeley Heights?
Given the high per-pupil cost of Berkeley Heights Public Schools (BHPSNJ) and ongoing discussions about declining enrollment despite rising expenses, I wanted to end the 2025 Budget series by seeing how BHPSNJ stacks up against private schools in terms of cost. I selected five private K-8 schools and five private high schools to compare their tuition costs with BHPSNJ’s reported...
2025 7-District Dashboard Budget Comparisons- All The Articles
Breaking Down The 2025 7-District Budget Dashboard with Images Part One 2025 7-District Budget Dashboard in Pictures Part Two: Administrative and Legal Costs 2025 7-District Budget Dashboard in Pictures Part Three: Special Needs 2025 7-District Budget Dashboard in Pictures Part Four: Transportation and a Note on Special Needs 2025 7-District Budget Dashboard in Pictures Part Five: Facilities, Grounds and Custodial...
The BHPSNJ BOE Must Remain Focused on the Budget
We received confirmation from BOE Vice President Dipti Khanna, reinforcing what our sources within the Municipal Government have been telling us all along. The CMS Lease Agreement unexpectedly appeared on the same agenda as the Budget, prompting us to reach out to Dr. Feltre, Ms. Bradford, and Ms. Khanna for clarification. Below is a breakdown of Ms. Khanna’s response: “On...
Influence, Transparency, and Budget Priorities: The CMS Lease Hard Court Press and BHPSNJ Budget
Last year former elected representatives from local political machines and representatives from political organizations came out of the woodwork in creating chaos on the transportation issue. The year it appears they plan to do the same with the CMS lease agreement. Following a previous request, we submitted an OPRA request seeking correspondence between the Superintendent and the Mayor regarding the...
2025 7-District Budget Dashboard in Pictures Part Six: Athletics, Co-Curricular, Textbooks and Educational Media Services
Athletics, Co-Curricular, Textbooks and Educational Media Services Per Pupil Cost Break Down for Berkeley Heights, Chatham, New Providence, Summit, Millburn, Madison, and Westfield Part Six of our effort to break down the 7-District Budget Dashboard in supporting residents of Berkeley Heights, Chatham, New Providence, Summit, Millburn, Madison, and Westfield provide more informed feedback to their Boards of Education during...
Response from District on Budget Survey Concerns
Dipti Khanna, BOE Finance Chair and BHPSNJ Superintendent Dr. Feltre responded to our concerns regarding the BHPSNJ Budget Survey. Initial Email: Hi Dipti, I have concerns about the budget survey going out during winter break; prior to the new superintendent taking office and prior to this year’s Audit being publicly presented. This is such a strange decision. Can you provide...
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...
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