Thank You, Berkeley Heights
I am overwhelmed and humbled by the support I received over the past three years. It has not been an easy journey for many parents who have been vocal about change. I am grateful beyond any measure for the number of people who came to the polls in support of change. Words cannot adequately describe how Berkeley Heights united for...
BHCW NightWatch Episode 23: Berkeley Heights BOE Candidates Natasha Joly and Sai Bhargavi Akiri
Sai and Natasha talk about what they are hearing on the campaign trail, priorities while in office, the 11/02/2023 Meeting, and more.. There are two candidates running for two seats on the Berkeley Heights BOE Visit Our 2023 Berkeley Heights Candidates Page to Read More From the Candidates
Sai’s Remarks During Public Comment Portion of 10/12/2023 BOE Meeting
Questions about the District’s Legal Representation Remain Unanswered While we may be growing tired of hearing about Dr. Varley’s nepotism issue, we are still with no answers a year later. In this clip, Ms. Akiri again asks questions on the cost of Dr. Varley’s case and whether she will be expected to reimburse the District for her legal fees, given...
My Responses to TapInto- Part 1
Sai Bhargavi Akiri who is running for Berkeley Heights Board of Education, who has lived in Berkeley Heights for 11 years. -Sai Bhargavi Akiri Introduction Name: Sai Bhargavi Akiri # of years lived in town: 11 years What skills do you bring to the office? Work Experience As a Program Manager with 20 plus years of project management experience in strategy and...
BOE Candidate Sai Akiri’s remarks during Agenda Items Portion of 10/12/2023 BOE Meeting
In this clip, Ms. Akiri asks for clarity on the increase in parent committees referenced by Dr. Varley and the process through which parents become involved. Ms. Akiri also speaks to policy 0164, which would require BOE Members to provide 48 hours’ notice to the Board on new business. She points out the current practice of the Board in revising...
Candidate Remarks During Comment Portion of 09/14/2023 BOE Meeting
The clip below includes remarks from Natasha Joly and Sai Akiri during the comments portion of the 09/14/2023 BOE Meeting. Natasha discussed the following items: Initiatives connected to targets on proficiencies emailed to parents from the Superintendent Building Thinking Classroom Courtesy Busing Lack of Board Oversight on Budget Sai discussed the following items: Lack of comparisons on cohorts and strategies...
Questions to The 2023 Berkeley Heights BOE Candidates – Question 2
The Second in a Series of Questions to the 2023 Berkeley Heights, NJ BOE Candidates The Courtesy Bussing issue appears to be yet another scandal under this administration and a costly one at that. Transportation has been extraordinarily problematic under this administration. What factors do you believe have fed into the multitude of issue connected to Busing in the last...
Job Hopping As The Mass Exodus Continues
-Sai Akiri, 2023 Candidate for Berkeley Heights BOE What is the decision making process leading the rush to filling critical positions in Berkeley Heights Schools? Many parents need help and clarification on how the Superintendent recommends appointments to key administrative positions. The Board approves recent appointments while vacancies get filled at the speed of light in a highly secretive interview...
Questions to The BOE Candidates – Question 1
First in a Series of Questions to the 2023 Berkeley Heights, NJ BOE Candidates Two Candidates Running for Two Seats Please provide residents with your qualifications for the BOE (education, experience) and how you feel this background will benefit our community on the BOE. Please provide (at least) two very specific policy positions you plan to introduce or support during...
The 08/10/2023 Bill List – Another Concerning Snapshot
More questions about how District Funds are Being Used Arise….. -Sai Akiri, 2023 Candidate for Berkeley Heights Board of Education BHCW submitted the following OPRA request on 08/07/2023: Please provide under OPRA and common law right to know the following documents: Bill list for August 10, 2023 Board meeting Treasurer report for June and July 2023 Cash report for June...
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