=== BHPSNJ Ethics Issues ===
School Ethics Commission Upholds OAL Ruling and Recommends Harsher Penalty for Stanley, Cianculli, Hyman, Daquila, Penna, and Young
Date: 2025-02-19
Details the School Ethics Commission’s final ruling on prior Board conduct, increasing the penalty recommendations and affirming ethical violations.
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https://nj21st.com/2025/02/19/school-ethics-commission-upholds-oal-ruling-and-recommends-harsher-penalty-for-stanley-cianculli-hyman-daquila-penna-and-young/
Arik Samson Speaks to Jordan Hyman’s Record on Ethics in Response to OAL Decision
Date: 2024-11-15
Former Board President addresses the broader implications of the ruling and criticizes Jordan Hyman’s interpretation of the ethics case.
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https://nj21st.com/2024/11/15/arik-samson-speaks-to-jordan-hymans-record-on-ethics-in-response-to-oal-decision/
Shauna Responds to Jordan Hyman Directly on OAL Decision
Date: 2024-11-15
A personal response addressing the tone and claims of Hyman’s public statement regarding the OAL ruling.
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https://nj21st.com/2024/11/15/shauna-responds-to-jordan-hyman-directly-on-oal-decision/
Sai Akiri Responds to Jordan Hyman’s Statement on OAL Ruling
Date: 2024-11-14
Sai Akiri rebuts the narrative laid out by Hyman and clarifies the findings and implications of the ethics violations.
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https://nj21st.com/2024/11/14/sai-akiri-responds-to-jordan-hymans-statement-on-oal-ruling/
Jordan Hyman Responds to Media Coverage Surrounding OAL Decision
Date: 2024-11-14
Hyman issues a public statement pushing back on press coverage of the Office of Administrative Law’s ruling.
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https://nj21st.com/2024/11/14/jordan-hyman-responds-to-media-coverage-surrounding-oal-decision/
Office of Administrative Law Finds Former BOE Majority Acted Unethically
Date: 2024-11-07
The OAL rules that multiple board members violated NJ ethics law during their time in office. Includes official document excerpts.
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https://nj21st.com/2024/11/07/office-of-administrative-law-finds-former-boe-majority-acted-unethically/
Pamela Stanley, Ethics, and the Gift That Keeps on Giving
Date: 2024-03-16
Analyzes the ongoing ethics controversies surrounding Pamela Stanley and how they impact board credibility.
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https://nj21st.com/2024/03/16/pamela-stanley-ethics-and-the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving-2/
Update to the Controversy Surrounding Dr. Varley’s Salary Increase
Date: 2024-01-14
New information surfaces regarding the process and internal deliberations behind Dr. Varley’s salary boost.
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https://nj21st.com/2024/01/14/update-to-the-controversy-surrounding-dr-varleys-salary-increase/
BOE Member Gale Bradford Questioned on Letter of Support Involving Volunteer Organizations, Elected Officials, and Others
Date: 2024-01-13
Raises concerns over a board member’s use of district email for political endorsements and outside affiliations.
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https://nj21st.com/2024/01/13/boe-member-gale-bradford-questioned-on-letter-of-support-involving-volunteer-organizations-elected-officials-and-others/
2023 Budget Questions: What Did Dr. Varley’s Nepotism Defense Cost Berkeley Heights?
Date: 2023-04-05
Breaks down legal fees and financial consequences tied to the nepotism settlement and board’s ongoing legal positioning.
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https://nj21st.com/2023/04/05/2023-budget-questions-what-did-dr-varleys-nepotism-defense-cost-berkeley-heights/
Dr. Varley’s Nepotism Settlement and Concerning Questions for the Board Attorney
Date: 2023-01-26
Explores ethical and legal questions surrounding a settlement involving Superintendent Dr. Varley and related board decisions.
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https://nj21st.com/2023/01/26/dr-varleys-nepotism-settlement-and-concerning-questions-for-the-board-attorney/
School Ethics Commission Decision Involving Five BOE Members Moves Case to Office of Administrative Law
Date: 2022-10-19
The SEC sends the case forward after determining probable cause that several BOE members violated ethics laws.
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https://nj21st.com/2022/10/19/school-ethics-commission-decision-involving-five-boe-members-moves-case-to-office-of-administrative-law/
Parents Concerned About BOE Candidate Electioneering on School Grounds
Date: 2022-09-08
Parents report campaign activity by a board candidate on school property — raising ethical and legal concerns.
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https://nj21st.com/2022/09/08/parents-concerned-about-boe-candidate-electioneering-on-school-grounds/
Dr. Varley’s Legal Team Tries to Prevent Resident from Attending Hearing on Nepotism Allegation
Date: 2022-08-30
An attorney for the Superintendent attempts to block a resident from attending a public hearing, citing procedural technicalities.
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https://nj21st.com/2022/08/30/dr-varleys-legal-team-tries-to-prevent-resident-from-attending-hearing-on-nepotism-allegation/
Dr. Varley’s Nepotism Investigation
Date: 2022-08-14
Outlines the origins of the nepotism complaint and early responses from the Superintendent and Board of Education.
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https://nj21st.com/2022/08/14/dr-varleys-nepotism-investigation/
Union County Prosecutor Investigations of the BOE: All the Letters
Date: 2021-09-25
Compiles all correspondence between UCPO and BHPS concerning investigations into BOE conduct and compliance.
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https://nj21st.com/2021/09/25/union-county-prosecutor-investigations-of-the-boe-all-the-letters/