Tag: Freehold Township School District
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Search will begin for new superintendent of schools in Freehold Township
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The search will begin for a new superintendent of schools in the Freehold Township K-8 School District. Ross Kasun, the district’s current superintendent, has been named to the top administrative post in the Lawrence Township School District in Mercer County. The Lawrence Township Board of Education named Kasun superintendent during a special…
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Assistants will remain district employees
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Teacher assistants who are employed by the Freehold Township K-8 School District will remain district employees, according to an announcement made by the Board of Education. At the board’s May 10 meeting, administrators announced that a tentative agreement has been reached between the board’s Negotiations Committee and…
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Freehold Township school board adopts $76.8M budget
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Freehold Township K-8 School District Board of Education has adopted a budget that will fund the operation of the school district during the 2016-17 school year. Following discussion among district administrators and board members, a $76.8 million budget was adopted at a recent meeting. The budget…
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Possible move on aides draws fire from public
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Teacher assistants employed by the Freehold Township K- 8 School District received support from residents amid concerns those positions will be outsourced to an education services organization. The issue was discussed during the Board of Education meeting on April 26. The residents said their concerns were prompted by…
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PACE gives boost to Freehold Township school programs
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Parent Advisory Council for Excellence (PACE) has provided funding for programs in the Freehold Township K-8 School District with a donation of $17,560. PACE is an organization for parents and guardians who have children with special needs. Representatives of the organization reviewed, voted on and approved…
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Freehold Twp. board introduces $76.8M budget
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Freehold Township K-8 School District Board of Education has introduced a budget that will pay for the operation of the school district during the 2016-17 school year. Following discussion among district administrators and board members, a $76.8 million budget was introduced. The budget, which can be…
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STEAM center sparks innovative thinking at Barkalow
By Christine Barcia Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The future of learning is on display now at the Barkalow Middle School, Stillwells Corner Road. The school is home to a state-of-the-art science, technology, engineering, art and design, and mathematics (STEAM) center that allows students to use a hands-on approach to learning. “Students come down (to…