Reader Submitted
To the editor:
I would like to express my appreciation to the League of Women Voters for organizing the Hopewell Valley Regional School District Board of Education Candidate’s Forum. The event was held with an atmosphere of respect, thoughtfulness and open dialogue. It is my hope that it was informative to the residents of Hopewell Township.
At the forum, I recognized that I shared complimentary attributes and a common vision for the district’s future with both of the other candidates present. I felt all three of us would help the Board provide positive outcomes for the district in a spirit of collaboration and transparency. Together, we would provide a more complete skill set to thoroughly address complex board challenges,
I have six years of experience on the board, currently chair the personnel committee and have been a member of every board committee. I have been involved in progressing many of the districts key initiatives, including increased AP and honors class access, a homework policy, a 1:1 learning environment, STEM and Performing Arts academies and full-day kindergarten. I also have knowledge and experience regarding the district’s policies and regulations.
Darius Matthews will bring a fresh perspective and new ideas to the board. His background includes work as a board of education member for a New York school of learning and communication development that has a focus on children living on the autism spectrum. He has a professional background in finance and will work to ensure that the district operates efficiently for the benefit of our taxpayers.
Alyce Murray is the current board vice president and policy committee chair and offers leadership experience and board governance knowledge; she was recognized for achieving New Board Member Boardsmanship Certification by NJSBA earlier this year. As a realtor, she is keenly aware of the benefits that high performing schools bring to our property values.
I respectfully ask you to look for Column H at the bottom of the voting ballot on November 7. Please join me in voting for 1H, 2H and 4H, for fresh ideas, experience and leadership. I look forward to continuing to serve Hopewell Township as a member of an effective, cooperative Board of Education.
Adam J. Sawicki Jr.
Hopewell Township
