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The Lacey Township Board of Education has called for a special meeting at 8 p.m. on Friday night to discuss Superintendent Sandra Brower's recent indictment. Board members placed Brower on administrative leave with pay last week at an emergency meeting. What action do you think should be taken next? Take our poll!
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Current Assistant Principal at Lacey High School begins on July 1
With his four young boys and wife looking down from the top row of seats in the high school lecture hall, the Lacey Township Board of Education voted to appoint Jeffrey Brewer as the next principal of the Lanoka Harbor Elementary School. "I know Jeff is going to bring all the experience he has learned here at Lacey High School," Superintendent Sandra D. Brower said at the April 15 board meeting. "We are so excited for him." Brewer spent 15 years at Lacey Township High School, working as a teacher, coach, and currently as assistant principal. "I can promise you this," Brewer told the board. "You'll get my best. It's been a fantastic 15 years. I wouldn't have traded it for anything. There is a part of me that's sad to leave here, but I'm …
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Former Lacey school board supporter expresses disappointment in district and its potential 2.8 percent increase in the local tax levy
Dear Editor, The township of Lacey is really in shambles, and ironically enough, it is not caused by the town council. The recent news surrounding a potential 2.8 percent tax increase issued by the Board of Education should come as no real surprise to the residents. Lets be realistic, when was the last time the Board of Education has made a decision that the town as a whole is happy with? Most of these board members supported and pitched the solar panel project. This was supposed to pay for itself and save hundreds of thousands of dollars, but where has that gotten us? We saved a few bucks each of the last five years or so thanks to their poor planning and now they're asking for year's worth of no tax increases back in one year. For years…
1:50 pm on Sunday, March 24, 2013
Well this is all interesting to say the least. But will any of the complainers on here actually do anything?? please don't write on blogs and complain and moan. DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!! Go to the meetings. make yourself heard after all it is YOUR MONEY that the school board keeps spending like a drunken sailor... I went two years ago and I was treated with dis-respect by both the School Board and… more ›
Return to Lacey Patch at 7:30 p.m. for live coverage of the school board meeting
Superintendent Dr. Sandra Brower will be presenting a report on the full day kindergarten pilot program at Tuesday’s Board of Education at 7:30 p.m. in the high school Lecture Hall. The district unveiled its full day kindergarten pilot in July. The program began in September with 72 students selected through a lottery. Parents showed concern, stating that the pilot program puts the district on a “slipper slope” as it offers a select few a better education. Then school board President Jack Martenak said the pilot was a “good step” towards the district’s eventual goal of making full-time kindergarten available to all students. Brower’s report will unveil the program’s progress and where the district stands moving forward. In addition to the …
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8:17 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
I have reconsidered my position regarding this matter. @Angelo from Newark, being the quintessential candidate for full day kindergarten justifies the program. more ›
Visit Lacey Patch at 7:30 p.m. for live coverage of the Board of Education meeting
In the first meeting of 2013, the Board of Education will convene in the Lecture Hall at Lacey Township High School. Visit Lacey Patch at 7:30 p.m. for live coverage. This month, the board will be voting on a policy that restricts staff members' use of social networking sites. The policy states that staff members should be advised that any communications, publications, photographs or other information that is deemed inappropriate by the board could be cause for firing of non-tenured staff or to certify tenure charges. The policy continues to break down what is and is not appropriate use of social networking sites. At Tuesday’s board meeting, the retirement of Lanoka Harbor Elementary Principal Rosemarie Bond will also be approved. Details …
Linda Downing was nominated as Vice President at the Board of Education's annual reorganization meeting; professional appointments remain the same for 2013
Eric Schubiger was nominated as the president of the Board of Education after an annual reorganization meeting Monday. “There’s no question that operating a public school district today is more difficult than ever for a lot of reasons,” Schubiger said. “I know we have the right people up here to help guide this community and this district through anything we will face. We have a tall task but I know we’re going to do a good job.” In 2013, the primary challenge will be adopting a budget that provides a quality education for students while keeping costs down, Schubiger said. Although Schubiger believes the economy is improving, 2013 will still be a struggle financially, he said. “We keep an eye on every dime now,” he said. Also, in light of …
The reorganization meeting has been moved from the spring to winter since the school board election date shifted
The school district’s reorganization meeting will be held on Monday, Jan. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Lacey Township High School. The meeting was typically held in the spring, but since school board elections shifted to November, the reorganization meeting has moved too. At this meeting, a new president and vice president will be selected. “After the change in school election dates, I was fortunate enough to have my term extended from 12 months to 20 months. I mean that sincerely. I’ve been very fortunate to be here,” current President Jack Martenak said. “It’s been a very exciting time,” he said. “We hired a new superintendent. We endured a hurricane. I can go on and on. It’s been a very eventful last 20 months. I loved every minute of it.” …
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Regina Discenza congratulates the incumbent winners
My sincerest thanks to the 4,576 people in Lacey Township that voted for me in the recent school board election. Congratulations to the incumbent winners. But the real thanks go out to all the power people. To all those electrical workers from here, there and everywhere that have come rushing to help get the lights back on in New Jersey- THANK YOU to all 11,000 of you. Our family hasn't left town much since the storm but it was heartwarming to see the power truck convoys coming in from out of state in the days after the storm. We are so grateful for all the help- Union or non union!! In time of disaster, ALL help is welcome! To the folks with chain saws clearing trees working round the clock- God Bless you all. May the Jersey Shore recover…
Incumbent wants to see new initiatives and improvements through another term
As Election Day nears, Lacey Patch is profiling the candidates for the Board of Education. Please come back to Lacey Patch for more profiles in the coming weeks. Candidate Name: Maureen Tirella Age: 51 Address: 470 Penn Avenue North, Forked River Occupation: part-time Attorney for Law Guardian and trainer for the Rutgers School of Social Work. Marital Status: Married with two sons. Incumbent Maureen Tirella is finishing up her first term plus one year on the school board. She originally decided to run after see an advertisement seeking a new candidate for the Board of Education. With one year left in his term, former board member Tom Pelcheski was facing ethics charges. The district held a “special election” for his replacement. “I was …
10:52 pm on Monday, October 22, 2012
I don't see anything in your profile that would encourage me to vote for you. Sorry. more ›
Laceygoingdownhill
12:07 pm on Friday, May 10, 2013
If "leave without pay" is determined, what effect does this have on her benefits? Ok, she doesn't get her salary but do they have to keep her on the health insurance plan? I think she should just be a stand up person and resigned so Lacey can move on. more ›