Tag: North Brunswick School District
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North Brunswick voters approve new construction, school renovations
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — After a proposal for two new schools in North Brunswick failed last year, residents approved a plan to build one new school and renovate an existing school during a special election this year. The referendum passed by a count of 1,807 “yes” votes versus 1,648 “no” votes…
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Towns review turf fields
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) will assist local school boards in exploring possible legal action against FieldTurf, a company that vehemently denies allegations that it sold defective artificial turf fields to schools across the state. “The news reports should anger anyone concerned about corporate responsibility, the health of students…
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Superintendent urges residents to vote for referendum
I am writing to remind the citizens of North Brunswick to please cast a vote on the school district’s referendum question that will be on the election ballot on Dec. 13. Due to the significant increase in the township population since our most recent school was built in 1973, schools’ facilities are overcrowded and costly temporary…
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North Brunswick school board seeks candidates for one-year term
The North Brunswick Township Board of Education is seeking to fill an unexpired term for a school board position on or about Dec. 21 through the January, 2018 re-organization meeting. Candidates must file a letter of interest for the position; resume is optional. Qualifications are being a citizen of the United States; being at least…
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Referendum ‘is about money,’ not children
In reference to the upcoming school referendum in North Brunswick, the speakers may be different, but the rhetoric and talking points are the same, intended to appeal to the emotions of the voter. This is not about children. It is about money – your money to fund the educational cartel and those that feed off it.…
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Meeting on referendum scheduled for Nov. 30
A meeting regarding the upcoming schools referendum in North Brunswick will be held at 7 p.m. on Nov. 30 at the Renaissance Club House, Renaissance Boulevard, North Brunswick. The public is invited to attend.
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Strong North Brunswick community is based on quality education
One of the main reasons my husband and I chose North Brunswick as our hometown in 1999 was the quality school system. Even before having children, we knew that our property would be more valuable because of quality schools. Since our three children have entered school in North Brunswick, we have been even further impressed…
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Success of town is based on quality education
One of the biggest decisions we make for our kids is where to raise them. Which community will partner with our family to impress a lasting effect upon them? We chose North Brunswick over 10 years ago and haven’t looked back since. However, we now need to look forward. Our schools are over capacity and…
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New school is a ‘necessity’ in North Brunswick
Fifty-one years ago, we relocated to North Brunswick with our then three sons. The reputation of the school system is what drew us to the town. North Brunswick had four elementary schools, one middle school and no high school. Residents, parents and seniors alike, bonded together and wrote letters, phoned the local radio stations and…