=== BHPSNJ Transportation Controversy ===
2025 7-District Budget Dashboard in Pictures (Part Four): Transportation and a Note on Special Needs
Date: 2025-02-24
Uses visual comparisons to show how BHPS transportation funding and planning compares to peer districts.
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https://nj21st.com/2025/02/24/2025-7-district-budget-dashboard-in-pictures-part-four-transportation-and-a-note-on-special-needs/
The BHPSNJ Transportation Problem Timeline in 4 1/2 Minutes
Date: 2024-10-24
A concise timeline outlining key decisions, public claims, and missteps related to the busing controversy in Berkeley Heights.
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https://nj21st.com/2024/10/24/the-bhpsnj-transportation-problem-timeline-in-4-1-2-minutes/
Fact-Checking the Community Discussion on Courtesy Busing
Date: 2024-04-30
Evaluates community statements and BOE responses surrounding courtesy busing. Highlights factual errors and spin.
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https://nj21st.com/2024/04/30/fact-checking-the-community-discussion-on-courtesy-busing/
John’s Letter to the BOE on the Busing Issue
Date: 2024-05-02
A public letter to the Board criticizing both the process and justification for subscription and courtesy busing cuts.
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https://nj21st.com/2024/05/02/johns-letter-to-the-boe-on-the-busing-issue-2/
Berkeley Heights Resident Takes on State DOE to Unpeel BHPSNJ Busing Controversy — and Wins
Date: 2024-02-19
Details one resident’s successful push for state oversight and transparency regarding BHPS busing decisions.
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https://nj21st.com/2024/02/19/berkeley-heights-resident-takes-on-state-doe-to-unpeel-bhpsnj-busing-controversy-and-wins/
BHPSNJ BOE Policy Committee Holding Closed-Door Meetings Without Data on Transportation Policy
Date: 2024-03-29
Raises concerns about lack of transparency and absence of hard data during critical transportation policy discussions.
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https://nj21st.com/2024/03/29/bhpsnj-boe-policy-committee-holding-closed-door-meetings-without-data-on-transportation-policy/
BHPSNJ BOE Policy Committee Holding Closed-Door Meetings Without Data on Transportation Policy (Redux)
Date: 2024-04-09
Follow-up reporting confirming that BOE transportation decisions continued without public input or comparative data.
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https://nj21st.com/2024/04/09/bhpsnj-boe-policy-committee-holding-closed-door-meetings-without-data-on-transportation-policy-2-2-2/
Slim Empirical Arguments, Pulling Out the Rug, and State Aid
Date: 2024-04-18
Critiques the district’s rationales for transportation changes, especially with regard to state aid and decision timing.
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https://nj21st.com/2024/04/18/slim-empirical-arguments-pulling-out-the-rug-and-state-aid/
Former BOE Member Robert Cianculli Misrepresents BHCW’s Position (Again)
Date: 2024-04-17
Calls out public misstatements by a former board member, particularly around community opposition and transparency.
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https://nj21st.com/2024/04/17/former-boe-member-robert-cianculli-misrepresents-bhcws-position-again-2/
More Questions Remain on the BHPSNJ Improper Transportation Survey
Date: 2023-12-18
Examines flaws in the transportation survey sent to parents and the implications for equity and decision legitimacy.
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https://nj21st.com/2023/12/18/more-questions-remain-on-the-bhpsnj-improper-transportation-survey/
Addressing the BOE Majority Narrative on the Busing Issue
Date: 2023-08-13
Pushes back on messaging from the Board majority around subscription busing cuts and community opposition.
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https://nj21st.com/2023/08/13/addressing-the-boe-majority-narrative-on-the-busing-issue/
At This Point We Need to Ask Difficult Questions About the Busing Game
Date: 2023-08-11
Analyzes the sequence of decisions and communication breakdowns that escalated the busing conflict in BHPS.
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https://nj21st.com/2023/08/11/at-this-point-we-need-to-ask-difficult-questions-about-the-busing-game/
Parent Questions to Angela Penna on Busing Cuts
Date: 2023-08-08
Captures direct questions posed by a parent to a sitting BOE member about the logic and communication of busing policy changes.
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https://nj21st.com/2023/08/08/parent-questions-to-angela-penna-on-busing-cuts/
Parent Questions to Dr. Varley on Cuts to Subscription Busing
Date: 2023-08-09
A second parent publicly questions the superintendent on transportation priorities and process transparency.
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https://nj21st.com/2023/08/09/parent-questions-to-dr-varley-on-cuts-to-subscription-busing/
Failing to Plan Is Planning to Fail
Date: 2022-09-18
Early warnings about declining transportation planning and the lack of proactive solutions.
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https://nj21st.com/2022/09/18/failing-to-plan-is-planning-to-fail/