Tag: Edison Township Public Schools

  • Already overcrowded, Edison schools face more glaring capacity problems in the next five years

    Already overcrowded, Edison schools face more glaring capacity problems in the next five years

    EDISON – In five years, the Edison Township Public Schools will face even more glaring capacity problems, according to George Sundell, who presented the district’s demographic/enrollment projection study. “The biggest capacity problems will be at [James] Madison Intermediate, [John] Marshall, and Lincoln [elementary schools],” he said. Sundell, principal demographer of Sundance Associates, based in Cherry…

  • New Edison school safety director has law enforcement/military background

    New Edison school safety director has law enforcement/military background

      EDISON – Edison Township Public Schools now have a director of school safety and security. Interim Schools Superintendent Paul Saxton introduced Patrick Kissane at a Board of Education (BOE) Caucus Meeting on Jan. 23. Kissane will lead and oversee the safety and security of the 16,600 students and 2,100 staff members in 20 buildings…

  • Edison board launches search for superintendent of schools

    Edison board launches search for superintendent of schools

    EDISON – The search for a new superintendent of schools is underway for the fifth largest public school district in New Jersey. The Edison Township Public Schools Board of Education approved an amended superintendent job description on Dec. 17. Board member Ralph Errico voted against the amended job description. Regarding an individual’s qualifications for the position,…

  • Edison school board, police department close to shared service agreement for school security

    Edison school board, police department close to shared service agreement for school security

    EDISON — The Edison Township Public Schools Board of Education is seeking approval from the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and the state Attorney General’s Office to waive an administrative fee so it can move forward with a shared services agreement with the Edison Police Department. The shared services agreement would bring in Class III special…

  • Edison school board seeks communication with public

    Edison school board seeks communication with public

    EDISON — The Edison Township Public Schools Board of Education has created a Community Relations Committee in an effort to open lines of communication between members of the public and the board. Board Vice President Beth Moroney and board members Shannon Peng, Falguni Patel and Ralph Errico will sit on the committee. Board President Jerry…