NJ public school districts have been warned. Don’t comply with new SEX ED standards, and you could lose local control. You could also could face monitoring by the state, loss of position and, in extreme cases, loss of state aid. That’s according to NJ 101.5 Radio. Parents have pushed back against Murphy’s new standards of …
NJ Public Schools Face Harsh Penalties for Sex Education Non-Compliance. Read More »
Senator Vince Polistina recommended a take over of the Atlantic City school district. Yes, it’s that bad. Not only financially corrupt, but demonstrably dangerous for young students. Daily assaults in the hallways. Most not reported to local police. No wonder school enrollment is on a fast decline. Lack of vo-tech type classes and low academic …
School Board President Doug Biagi says City of Ventnor currently pays $3.2 million to the Atlantic City School district for sending 161 Ventnor students to AC High. Fewer students don’t always mean lower costs. In some cases, the cost-per-pupil can actually go up. Ventnor school enrollment in 2013 was 905. As of FALL 2022, Ventnor …
Ventnor School Enrollment Plummets, Cost Per Pupil Up. Read More »
Why do so few South Jersey school boards provide online access to their meetings? Something they don’t want us to see? Most parents surprised to find that their local school boards are adopting a new, controversial sex and gender curriculum supported by NJ Gov Phil Murphy and the state teachers union; NJEA. Will your town …
Will Downbeach Schools Adopt Controversial Sex Ed Standards? Read More »
Controversial sex-education standards are coming to New Jersey schools this Fall. The NJ State Board of Education adopted new teaching standards during the height of Gov. Phil Murphy’s Covid-19 lockdowns. Gender identity, oral and anal sex are just some of the topics covered. Have you seen the parody ad attacking the NJEA Teachers Union? (Watch …
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Starting this fall, 6 and 7 year old children that attend NJ public schools will be taught lessons related to sexual orientation and gender identity. The controversial new curriculum will be mandated for students in kindergarten thru 3rd grade. Parents are pushing back. So are NJ Congressmen and Senators. Listen to Anne Baker on WOND …
NJ Public School Gender & Sexual Orientation Mandate, K thru 3rd Grade. Read More »
The following Letter To The Editor is from Carmine C. Bonanni, Jr., a former Ventnor school superintendent: I arrive at the following perspective on merging the Margate/Longport and Ventnor School Districts by having lived in Margate for over 50 years and serving as VECC (Ventnor) School Superintendent for 9 years from 2002 through 2011. For …
Retired Superintendent Re-imagines Margate, Ventnor, Longport School District Read More »
Downbeach parents are getting a closer look at how local school boards operate, particularly in Ocean City and Atlantic City. Parents don’t like what they’re hearing from an Ocean City school board whistle-blower. Parents equally appalled by the student safety conditions within Atlantic City’s school district. Last week, Ocean City school board member Suzanne Morgan …
Downbeach Parents Support Ocean City School Board Whistle-Blower. Read More »
First day of Margate school is September 3. All classes will be taught in-person, daily from 8:15a til 12:15p. Learn more at next Margate Board of Education meeting, 6p. Wednesday, Aug. 12. Masks must be worn by staff and students unless socially distanced. Students will not have lunch or recess. Children provided time for snack. …
Margate Students Returning To Classrooms Sept 3. Did Online ZOOM Teaching Work? Read More »
City Commissioners requested wanted an update on the Margate School District. Are we on the right track with our schools? On Feb. 20, members of the Margate Board of Education were in attendance to watch Superintendent Baruffi address Mayor Becker and Commissioners Amodeo and Blumberg. Note: Mayor Becker has sole authority to appoint Margate School …
Margate School Superintendent Baruffi Considers Consolidation Read More »
Oh the fun when the Margate Commissioners invite public comment. 3 minutes to say anything. No questions, please. Better make your point quick, too. Keep an eye on that countdown clock. Loud buzzer gonna cut you off. Next….. Snickers. Groans. Occasionally a smile. Biting facts, figures…. some wrapped in silly snark. Commissioners giggle nervously. They know …
Margate School District Ripe For Downsizing & Consolidation Read More »
2019 Margate School Teacher Salaries As a public service to all Margate Taxpayers, these are the base salaries for the Margate NJ School District Teachers. Base salaries below do not include additional compensation like healthcare, pension, longevity, unused sick & vacation time payouts. It costs Margate taxpayers approx $32,000 per student. Student enrollment has slipped …
Those in charge of Margate school finances approved a substantial $12,763,571 budget on Thursday, March 28. While most applaud the quality of education offered to Margate kids, the $30,000 cost to teach each child is still among the highest in the State of NJ. The Margate School superintendent is Thomas Baruffi . Tighe Middle School, …
Margate School Budget OK’s $30,000 Cost Per Student Read More »
VENTNOR Board of Education has recommended the district not replace several teachers and a secretary who are retiring at the end of the school year. The board also recommended eliminating one of the district’s five administrative positions. Board President James Pacanowski: Board recommends budget cuts thru attrition – not replacing retiring staff, and getting rid …
Ventnor and Margate School Boards Under Pressure to Cut Budgets. Read More »
