Tag: North Brunswick School District
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ESCNJ appoints Cranbury Schools’ superintendent to board of directors
The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey, the largest educational service commission in the state, announced the appointment of Cranbury Schools’ Superintendent/Principal Jennifer Diszler to its board of directors. Diszler, the former assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction and administration for the South Brunswick School District, was named the new chief school administrator and principal of…
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Universal Society of Hinduism calls for all Middlesex County school districts to close on Diwali
The Universal Society of Hinduism is asking for all 24 public school districts in Middlesex County to observe the Diwali holiday – the most popular festival of the Hindu religion – by closing on Oct. 24. Schools are already closed in East Brunswick, Edison, Monroe, North Brunswick, Piscataway, Sayreville and South Brunswick school districts, according…
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North Brunswick school budget adopted with 6-cent tax rate increase
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Although taxpayers in North Brunswick saw no increase in 2021-22 related to school taxes, taxes will increase for 2022-23 because of an increase in salaries, charter school costs and transportation costs. The 2022-23 budget includes the general fund, which is the current general expenses plus capital outlay plus charter schools, at a…
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2022-23 school budget uses full 2% cap to fund North Brunswick schools
6-cent tax rate increase is related to salary, charter school, transportation costs NORTH BRUNSWICK – Although taxpayers in North Brunswick saw no increase in 2021-22 related to school taxes, taxes will increase for 2022-23 because of increase in salaries, charter school costs and transportation costs. The 2022-23 proposed budget includes the general fund, which…
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North Brunswick schools will be mask-optional beginning March 7
On Feb. 7, noting the significant decline of statewide COVID-19 metrics, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that masks and facial coverings will no longer be mandated for students, staff members or visitors in schools and childcare centers effective March 7. “Thankfully, we have reached a point where we feel confident we can take another step toward…
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North Brunswick Township celebrates National School Counseling Week
National School Counseling Week 2022, “School Counseling: Better Together,” sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), was celebrated Feb. 7–11 to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the…
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North Brunswick, South Brunswick institute mask mandates; schools go virtual for two weeks
The townships of North Brunswick and South Brunswick have instituted indoor mask mandates amidst the rising cases of COVID-19 due to the Omicron variant. A mask is required to be worn in all areas of public indoor accommodations including, but not limited to, government facilities, restaurants, bars, gymnasiums, dance studios, recreation facilities, retail stores, cafes,…
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Administrators warn parents about school destruction challenges
A challenge circulating on TikTok and Twitter is challenging students to wreak havoc at their schools during the upcoming months. The proposed list is as follows: ● September: Vandalize school bathrooms and steal something from the school. ● October: Slap a staff member. ● November: Kiss your friend’s girlfriend at school. ● December: Deck the…
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North Brunswick district prepares for new school year, new preschool, new superintendent
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Janet Ciarrocca has spent almost 34 years in education. She began teaching at a Catholic school while she was pursuing her master’s degree from Seton Hall University. She spent eight years in a classroom in Warren Township. She then became a library media specialist, while pursuing a second master’s degree in library…