Tag: Jackson School District
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Jackson school district alerts community to water issues
JACKSON – The superintendent of schools in the Jackson School District has notified residents that elevated levels of lead were found in water drinking outlets at four schools in the township. In a March 23 letter, Superintendent of Schools Stephen Genco said elevated levels of lead were found in the Goetz Middle School on Patterson…
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Kindergarten registration set
JACKSON – Parents of incoming kindergartners in the Jackson School District are being encouraged to begin completing registration information now while they prepare to come in for the district’s kindergarten roundup registration from March 20-24. Kindergarten registration packets contain important information and forms that must be filled out, including an immunization form that must be…
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Jackson school board approves lease purchase agreements
By Michael Benavides Staff writer JACKSON – The Jackson School District Board of Education has approved lease-purchase financing agreements for school vehicles and technology equipment. Board members took the action on Feb. 21. Approving the resolutions were board President Barbara Fiero, Vice President Scott Sargent and board members John Burnetsky, Thomas Colucci and Michael Walsh.…
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Auditor reviews financial details with Jackson’s school board
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – A representative of the accounting firm that handles the Jackson School District audit said the district remains in good financial condition. During a recent board meeting, John Swisher, of Suplee, Clooney and Company, Westfield, discussed the results of the school district’s most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).…
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Jackson school district interviewing for transportation director
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – The title of transportation administrator in the Jackson School District has been changed to director of transportation and the person who is hired to succeed the district’s retiring transportation administrator will be the first to hold the new title. At their Nov. 15 meeting, members of the Board…
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Evening hours added for Jackson school registration
JACKSON – The Jackson School District has added evening hours for parents who want to register their children for the 2016-17 school year. Assistant Superintendent of Schools Nicole Pormilli said, “We realize it is difficult for some parents to be able to come to daytime appointments and we wanted to do what we could to accommodate…
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Jackson seniors to graduate at Memorial, Liberty
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – Graduating seniors at Jackson Memorial High School and at Jackson Liberty High School will be honored by their friends, family members and the educators who helped them reach their final days as Jaguars and Lions. On June 16, a total of about 800 students will accept their diplomas…
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District examines options for vehicle repair needs
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – A decision to seek outside employees to help maintain a fleet of vehicles is not a prelude to eliminating the vehicle maintenance department in the Jackson School District. District administrators sought to set the record straight after rumors began circulating that the vehicle maintenance department was being eliminated.…
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Holman group donates $30k for playground
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – School district administrators praised the fundraising efforts of an organization at the Lucy N. Holman Elementary School after the group made a $30,000 donation to pay for improvements to the school’s playground. Jackson School District Board of Education President Sharon Dey presented a certificate of appreciation to Terri…