Experts presented to the public a feasibility study that looked at consolidating Salem County school districts.
“This was a challenging experience because we were given the opportunity to study something that, in state history, has never been done,” said Vito Gagliardi, president of Porzio, Bromberg, & Newman, the law firm that conducted the study.
Most schools have a seating surplus, he said. The county’s racial makeup is also changing — Salem is becoming more diverse, as the white population is declining and the Hispanic population is increasing. It was recommended to create a 15-member governing board for the regional district, with one member per municipality, but with a weighted vote by population. Local school boards would remain as a bridge and advisory during the transitional period.
“There is a relinquishing to the regional board,” he said, “although some of that is mitigated by the governance .”
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Lead detected in drinking water at almost all Atlantic County school systems tested, study showsThe analysis looked at lead testing data from 66 schools in all 25 school districts in Atlantic County serving 43,000 students.
Read more »
Douglas County school board names two finalists for superintendentJUST IN: Douglas County School District’s school board named two finalists for superintendent Wednesday after spending two days screening a pool of 15 candidates.
Read more »
San Francisco School Board Approves Hundreds of Teacher, Staff LayoffsThe San Francisco Unified School District board Tuesday night approved cutting about 300 staff positions, including 151 teachers, to balance a $125 million budget deficit.
Read more »
Motorcycle driver crashes, gets head stuck in fence slats at N.J. schoolThe 32-year-old from Georgia was hospitalized after emergency workers freed his head from the fence, according to police in Burlington City.
Read more »
11 incumbent judges losing early returns for re-election in Democratic primaryEleven incumbent judges — eight who preside over state district courts, two over county...
Read more »
NY judge won’t pause 2022 congressional, state Senate elections amid redistricting fightThe scenario laid out by the judge would mean New Yorkers would vote for congressional representatives—elected to two-year terms—in 2022, 2023 and 2024. It would be contingent on the GOP lawsuit being successful and surviving any subsequent appeals.
Read more »