The School Budget is nearing the end of decision making process as nearly $29 million budget is being considered. The public is urged to voice their opinions at two events taking place on April 13 and April 20. READ MORE
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School Board president is youngest but oldest member of board
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The following HPP Bio-Brief on School Board President Adam Sherman is part of the Highland Park Planet’s series of occasional profiles about school board members, administrators, and teachers. Please note: The formal budget hearing and adoption of the final budget takes place at the April 20th school board meeting. Property tax revenue to the schools is $23.7 million in a total revenue budget of $28.4 million. The total expense budget is $28.8 million.
Filed under: Schools, budget, school, sherman
Highland Park Municipal Band hits all the right notes
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The 42-member Highland Park Municipal Band is holding a concert on Sunday, March 15, to benefit the Police Benevolent Association. Known for its exuberance and skill, the band performs a variety of musical selections that appeals to people of all ages and music tastes. READ MORE
Filed under: Arts & Entertainment
Time to spring ahead
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Get ready to lose a little sleep but gain a little afternoon sunshine this weekend, thanks to the arrival of Daylight Savings Time at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. READ MORE
Filed under: Local News
Interim Superintendent Soto announces he will retire at end of school year
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Highland Park Schools Interim Superintendent Israel Soto announced today his intention to retire at the end of this academic year. Known for his energy, optimism, communication skills and love of the students, he gave no specific reason for his decision. School Board President Adam Sherman committed to an inclusive, open and transparent selection process for a new schools leader. READ MORE
Filed under: Schools
Leading a school district may not be rocket science, but rather people science
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Richard I. Hersh – New Jersey native, RU alumnus, trade association executive
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Richard Ira Hersh of Old Bridge, New Jersey, passed away on January 6, 2015 at the age of 70. Born in Newark NJ on April 3, 1944, he graduated from Verona (NJ) High School and Rutgers University with a BA and MA. He then pursued a career as a national and international trade association executive and government affairs consultant, based in Princeton, NJ, Washington DC and Paris, France. READ MORE
Filed under: Milestones
School Board members urged to pass a test in support of sustainability
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Curtain goes up on theater program for Jewish youth
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New theater program for Jewish youth combines learning about all aspects of the theater learning about Jewish culture and traditions. READ MORE
Filed under: Arts & Entertainment
Planning Task Force Goes from Concept to Reality
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New Task Force begins its work to develop fact and data based strategies for dealing with the new development in the community. READ MORE