Tag: Lawrence Township Public Schools
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Lawrence residents invited to participate in school district’s strategic plan survey
Lawrence Township Public Schools administrators want to hear from the community as they prepare the school district’s five-year strategic plan. A strategic plan is a road map to success, Superintendent of Schools Ross Kasun said. He said the plan helps administrators set priorities and goals, and to monitor the district’s success in following them. But…
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Retired sheriff’s officer now on duty in four Lawrence schools
Aiming to beef up security in the community’s public schools, a third Class III special law enforcement officer (SLEO) has been hired by the Lawrence Township Public Schools and Lawrence Township municipal government in a joint arrangement. George A. Henderson Jr., who is a retired Mercer County sheriff’s officer, began work this month as a…
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LeCompte joins Lawrence Township school board
With her family at her side, Cathy LeCompte was sworn in as the newest member of the Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education at its Dec. 12 meeting. LeCompte was chosen last month to fill a vacancy on the board that was created by the resignation of Kelly Edelstein. She was selected from among…
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Lawrence Township school board awards contracts for school improvements
Lawrence Township Public Schools officials have awarded contracts for new windows, ramps and security improvements, while rejecting a bid for new siding on the modular school buildings. The Board of Education awarded the contracts, which are part of the $25.1 million bond referendum approved by voters in January, at its Nov. 14 meeting. The board…
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LeCompte appointed to seat on Lawrence Township school board
A long-time volunteer in the Lawrence Township Public Schools has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education. Cathy LeCompte was selected by board members on Nov. 14 to replace Kelly Edelstein, who resigned less than one year into her three-year term. The school board interviewed, LeCompte, Pam Ngo, Peter Oropeza, Jennifer…
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Lawrence school board seeks to fill vacant seat
Less than one year into her three-year term, Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education member Kelly Edelstein has resigned for personal reasons, district administrators said. Now the board is seeking applicants to fill the open seat. The deadline to apply is Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. Would-be board members should submit a resume or…
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Lawrence Township board will stick with plan that puts armed officers in schools
Despite continuing opposition from some parents, Lawrence Township Public Schools officials are standing firm in their decision to employ a handful of security personnel who are authorized to carry guns in schools. The parents, some of whom have children enrolled in the special education program, object to allowing the school resource officer (SRO) and the…
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Lawrence Township school board candidates will discuss issues
Eight Lawrence Township residents who are vying for four seats on the Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education will make their case at a candidates forum set for Oct. 29. The candidates forum, which starts at 7 p.m., will be held at the Lawrence Township municipal building, Route 206. It is being sponsored by…
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Lawrence Growth and Redevelopment Committee presents annual awards
Businesses large and small in Lawrence Township were recognized for their contributions toward the economic growth of the municipality at the Growth and Redevelopment Committee’s annual awards ceremony this week. Five businesses, the Lawrence Township Public Schools and one individual were honored at the event, which was held Oct. 10 at the Cobblestone Creek Country…