Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Board of Education Meeting
Edison Township Public Schools
Edison High School
5:30 Caucus Meeting
7:00 PM Public Meeting
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Lights, Camera... Camp Bernie! We are having an amazing outdoor education experience today. We are trying new things & taking risks!
Lights. Camera. Trunk or Treat!
Our PTA hosted our annual Trunk or Treat tonight! Our BEN BOLT families decorate their trunks and enjoyed a fun night filled with candy, decorations, and lots of laughs!
Lights. Camera. Garba! Tonight, our BEN PTA hosted Garba Night for our BEN families. Our BOLTs and their families enjoyed doing Garba, dancing, and sharing a special tradition with the community.
Lights. Camera. Fire Safety!
So excited to have Edison's Finest Firefighters on our campus this week to teach our bolts all about fire safety!
Important Statement From Mr. Biral Patel, Board of Education President, Regarding Policy 5756:
"As stated by Superintendent Dr. Aldarelli in his message to the community, Policy 5756 has not been abolished. At the last Board meeting, a motion was made from the floor (meaning it was not on the agenda) to abolish the Policy. The Board at that time followed the attorney’s advice who was present in the meeting concerning the process for handling that motion that came from the floor and a vote was taken by the Board to approve the motion.
According to our Board bylaws, a policy can only be officially abolished at a subsequent meeting of the Board after approval at a previous meeting. In other words, it takes two votes of the board at two separate meetings in order to abolish a policy. Therefore, Policy 5756 has not been abolished and is in full force and effect. We want to ensure a complete and correct process is followed and full transparency is maintained in any further Board action that is taken with respect to this.
In furtherance of ensuring a proper process is followed with our examination of this Policy, I believe the Board must perform a thorough review of the pros and cons of this Policy before having a final discussion on it.
We have enormous faith in Superintendent Dr. Aldarelli to guide our District and under his leadership we are striving to ensure Board members make the right decisions for students, parents, staff members, and the entire Edison Township Community."
On September 30, 2024, the Edison Board of Education passed a resolution to abolish Policy 5756. In accordance with Board of Education policy, any policy adoption, revision, or abolishment requires two readings and approval by the Board of Education. It cannot be abolished until it is voted on again at a subsequent Board of Education meeting, and therefore, it continues to remain in effect.
As Superintendent, I am both committed and required to adhere to all New Jersey state laws regarding anti-discrimination including the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD). I will continue to ensure that all students in Edison Township Public Schools are served fairly and in accordance with the law. We are currently discussing this matter with the Board of Education attorneys, and I will keep the community informed of further developments.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024, is a single session day. See the website for school hours. https://www.edison.k12.nj.us/page/school-hours The district is closed on Thursday and Friday, October 3 and 4.
The Subscription Busing Application for the 2024/2025 school year is now open and will close on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
This is a paid bus, once we receive the application and process it, you will be emailed to say there is a seat available and a fee of $625 will be placed on your parent portal account. Payments will only be accepted online via Community Pass. You will then have 7 days to process the payment or your seat will be forfeited and will go to the next person. This is a non-refundable fee. There is also no discount. If you are deemed to have free lunch (not reduced lunch), the fee will be waived.
Registration will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. A separate registration application must be submitted for each child.
In the event that you unenroll your child from the district at any time, you will also forfeit the seat. If you re-enroll within the same school year, you will be placed on the bottom of the waiting list.
Please note if there is not a bus in your community, we are not able to add one at this time.
Please note the new eligibility guidelines established in October 2023, will continue to apply.
Elementary School Eligibility for Subscription (Paid Bus): Students residing 1.0 miles or more from their school. For the free bus, the students have to reside over 2 miles from their school.
Middle and High School Eligibility for Subscription (Paid Bus): Students residing 1.25 miles or more from their school. For the free bus, the students have to reside over 2.5 miles from their school.
Distance is calculated in accordance with state policy: "Measurement is made by the shortest distance along public roadways or walkways between the entrance to the student's home and the nearest public entrance of the school building. This measurement is for eligibility purposes only and is not necessarily the travel path to or from school."
We appreciate your attention to these important details and are committed to providing safe and reliable transportation for your child. Should you have any questions, please submit a helpdesk ticket here.
The Edison Township Public Schools’ Transportation Team thanks you for your cooperation.
Click the link to view the BOE Meeting Agenda for Monday, September 30, 2024.
The meeting will be held at Edison High School. The executive session will commence at 5:30 PM, and the Public Meeting will commence at 7:00 PM.
https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/edisontsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D8HMS95C88C9
The 2024-25 School Meals and Summer EBT Application is available online at: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict
Please be aware your child's temporary lunch eligibility benefits are only available for the first 30-days of school. Applications must be submitted no later than October 18, 2024. If your application is not submitted by October 18, 2024, your child may be required to pay for lunch.
We had a great group today during our SAM Labs STEAM kits training. We are so excited for this K-8 district initiative which exposes students to problem solving, coding, and critical thinking! These teachers are ready to rock.
Lights. Camera. READ! We're excited to announce our Scholastic Book Fair is OPEN! The shop will be open for classes to shop Wednesday, September 25th- Friday, September 27th! It will also be open for families to shop on Thursday, September 26th from 4pm-7pm!
We are proud to offer free English classes for adults for Edison Residents ONLY (Proof of residence required.)
Register on October 1, 2024, at 5:30 PM at Lindeneau School, 50 Blossom Street, Edison, NJ 08817
Fall sessions run from October 1, 2024, through December 17, 2024, on Tuesday Nights from 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Child care is provided for Ages 3 and up (must be toilet trained).
For more information, email: nirav.lad@edison.k12.nj.us
Attention Ben Bolts! Don't forget to stop by the Ice Cream House on Amboy Avenue between 4 pm and 9 pm today, Friday, September 13th, for our PTA fundraiser. 20% goes to the Ben PTA. As well, students can have a quick visit with Benny between 5 and 6 pm. Enjoy!
Thank you to the BAPS temple in Edison for including the students of Ben Franklin in the celebration of your Guru's birthday. The sweet treats provided were a delightful way to conclude our first full week, and they truly enriched our students' cultural awareness. We appreciate the opportunity to engage with such a vibrant community and learn more about your traditions.
Do you know an exceptional and inspirational Edison Township Public Schools educator? Nominations are now open for the 2024-2025 Governor's Educator of the Year award for our teachers and educational services professionals. To nominate, complete the nomination form using this link: https://5il.co/2wke8 & submit the form to the nominee's building principal by October 11, 2024.
For more information regarding the program, click the following link: https://www.nj.gov/education/recognition/educators/geoy/materials/eligibilitycriteria.shtml
New year, new app! Keep your finger on the pulse of your child's school happenings with the latest news, live feeds, and event updates. Stay connected and informed. Learn more here: https://www.edison.k12.nj.us/article/1749080
- Have a great weekend!
It was wonderful to have our students back in the classrooms on our first day of school! Wishing our families a fantastic year ahead as our students learn and grow! See Dr. Aldarelli's welcome back letter to families here: https://www.edison.k12.nj.us/page/superintendents-communications
Good Morning to our Edison Township Students and Families! Welcome Back to School!