Tag: Edison Board of Education
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Edison BOE appoints acting superintendent after Bragen departs ‘on his own’ terms
EDISON – There were essentially no hard feelings as Schools Superintendent Bernard F. Bragen Jr. served his last day overseeing the Edison Public School District Nov. 30. Bragen expressed his gratitude for the experience to serve his alma mater school district at his last Board of Education (BOE) meeting on Nov. 22. He is a…
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Democrats win Metuchen, Woodbridge municipal races; majority of incumbents regain seats on school boards
The Middlesex County Clerk’s Office has finalized election results. There were contested elections for seats on the municipal governing body for Metuchen and for the unexpired Ward 1 seat in Woodbridge during the general election on Nov. 8. There were also contested elections for seats on the Boards of Education (BOE) in Metuchen, Edison and…
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Criterion Sentinel: Preliminary election results
There were elections for seats on the municipal governing body for Metuchen and for the unexpired Ward 1 seat in Woodbridge during the general election Nov. 8. There were also elections for seats on the Boards of Education (BOE) in Metuchen, Edison and Woodbridge. The results listed here reflect what has been posted online by…
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Ten vie for three, three-year seats available for Edison Board of Education
EDISON – The November ballot will see 10 candidates, including three incumbents and one former board member. They are running for the three, three-year seats available on the Edison Board of Education. Incumbents Xiaohun “Shannon” Peng, Shivi Prasad-Madhukar and Kevin Hajduk will face former Board of Education member Joseph Romano and newcomers Nisha Banginwar, Christo…
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Candidates file to run for open BOE seats in Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge
Candidates have filed to run for open seats on the Board of Education in Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge. The deadline to file was July 25. The school board election is Nov. 8. Edison Twelve candidates, including three incumbents and one former board member, have filed to run for the three, three-year seats available on the Edison…
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Edison BOE will discuss proposal to end overcrowding in schools on April 26
EDISON – A proposal is on the table to essentially “begin to end” the overcrowding issues in the Edison Township School District and address the dire needs of the district’s aging school buildings. The Board of Education (BOE) is expected to discuss and possibly move forward a proposal, which does not include going out to…
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Increase in school state aid to provide tax relief in Edison
EDISON – The $11.76 million increase in state aid brings the Edison Township Public School District almost to full adequacy with New Jersey’s school funding formula. And just like last year, the Board of Education (BOE) has committed the state aid funds to provide tax relief to the community, according to Schools Superintendent Bernard Bragen.…
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Edison Township Public Schools will offer full-day kindergarten in fall; online registration has begun
EDISON – Come September 2022, the Edison Township Public School District will offer full-day kindergarten again after more than a decade. The district sent out a notice on Feb. 16 detailing the online registration process. Schools Superintendent Bernard Bragen said they expect an enrollment of 1,250 students. And with the district continuing to deal with…
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Edison superintendent explains decision to hold in-person school after winter break; district has enhanced safety protocols
EDISON – The Edison Township Public School District was one of 10 school districts out of 25 in Middlesex County to open in person after the winter break. Despite many concerns Schools Superintendent Bernard Bragen fielded from concerned parents due to the recent rise in COVID cases in the community, it’s a decision he stands…
