=== 2024–2026 BHPSNJ Referendum ===
Laura’s Notes on the Referendum Portion of the BOE Meeting
Date: 2025-11-24
Provides an overview of the Referendum portion of the 11/22/2025 BOE Meeting
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https://nj21st.com/2025/11/24/lauras-notes-on-the-referendum-portion-of-the-boe-meeting-what-the-boards-decision-means-for-march-10/
Student Testimony Underscores Challenges in Referendum Structure
Date: 2025-11-22
GL Student Representatives offered strong insight as to how the referendum questions match up to their reality during the 11/20/2025 BOE Meeting.
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https://nj21st.com/2025/11/22/student-testimony-while-supportive-underscores-challenges-within-bhpsnj-referendum-structure/
Community Voices: Berkeley Heights Deserves Clear Answers Before the Referendum Vote
Date: 2025-11-20
Local residents call for the district to provide a full itemised breakdown of proposed spending and state-aid assumptions.
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https://nj21st.com/2025/11/20/community-voices-berkeley-heights-deserves-clear-answers-before-the-referendum-vote/
BOE Representative Sai Akiri Responds to Questions on Referendum
Date: 2025-11-19
Questions whether the district truly needs to borrow $50 million now given declining enrollment and survey results showing teaching quality — not capital projects — as residents’ top priority.
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https://nj21st.com/2025/11/19/boe-representative-sai-akiri-responds-to-questions-on-referendum/
Dr. Feltre Responds to Questions on Referendum
Date: 2025-11-19
Superintendent Kim Feltre addresses the timing of a new referendum and notes the district’s current bond debt rolling off in March 2026 and its urgency to decide whether to act now.
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https://nj21st.com/2025/11/19/dr-feltre-resdponds-to-questions-on-referendum/
The Berkeley Heights Public School Referendum Explained -Part Two
Date: 2025-11-18
The second in a multi-part examination of BHPSNJ's 50 million dollar Referendum questions
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https://nj21st.com/2025/11/12/the-berkeley-heights-public-school-referendum-explained-part-one/
The Berkeley Heights Public School Referendum Explained -Part One
Date: 2025-11-12
The first in a multi-part examination of BHPSNJ's 50 million dollar Referendum questions
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https://nj21st.com/2025/11/18/the-berkeley-heights-public-school-referendum-explained-part-two/
Bond Questions and Policy Break Down-John’s Notes on the 10/16/2025 BHPSNJ BOE Agenda
Date: 2025-10-15
A review of the two bond questions on the 10/16/2025 BHPSNJ BOE Meeting Agenda
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https://nj21st.com/2025/10/15/bond-questions-and-policy-break-down-johns-notes-on-the-10-17-2025-bhpsnj-boe-agenda/
BHPSNJ Referendum Breakdown…. Soft Costs, Maintenance, and Inflation Risks?
Date: 2025-07-23
A deep dive on the first set of comprehensive documents on the referendum obtained through an OPRA Request
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https://nj21st.com/2025/07/23/bhpsnj-referendum-breakdown-soft-costs-maintenance-and-inflation-risks/
Statement from BOE Representative Sai Akiri on the June 26 resolution to submit plans to the State for Approval
Date: 2025-07-08
BOE Representative Sai Akiri explains why she voted "no" on the BHPSNJ Application to the DOE on the referendum.
https://nj21st.com/2025/07/08/statement-from-boe-representative-sai-akiri-on-the-june-26-resolution-to-submit-plans-to-the-state-for-approval/
Berkeley Heights Administration Stuffs Referendum, Contracts, and Big Decisions Into One Quiet Meeting — Again
Date: 2025-06-24
Covers a historically low attendance meeting that the District has packed with significant items (including the referendum) with little detail.
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https://nj21st.com/2025/06/24/berkeley-heights-administration-stuffs-referendum-contracts-and-big-decisions-into-one-quiet-meeting-again/
Parent Acknowledges Improvements in Communication and Student Activities
Date: 2025-03-22
Highlights a parent’s remarks at a BOE meeting recognizing progress in engagement and programming amid referendum discussions.
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https://nj21st.com/2025/03/22/parent-acknowledges-improvements-in-communication-and-student-activities-2/
Progress, Not Promises: BHPSNJ Needs Real Budget Reform
Date: 2025-03-09
Critiques referendum planning that fails to address systemic budget inefficiencies and urges meaningful structural reform.
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https://nj21st.com/2025/03/09/progress-not-promises-bhpsnj-needs-real-budget-reform/
The 02/26/2025 BOE Referendum Presentation in a Snapshot
Date: 2025-02-27
Summarizes key takeaways from the Board of Education’s February presentation, outlining timeline, priorities, and facility plans.
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https://nj21st.com/2025/02/27/the-02-26-2025-boe-referendum-presentation-in-a-snapshot/
Dr. Feltre Responds to NJ21st Questions on Referendum and Parent Concerns on School Closings
Date: 2025-02-24
Board member Dr. Feltre addresses public questions about transparency, school reconfiguration, and referendum scope.
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https://nj21st.com/2025/02/24/dr-feltre-responds-to-nj21st-questions-on-referendum-and-parent-concerns-on-school-closings/
BHEA and Community Await Details on BHPSNJ Facilities and Funding Plans
Date: 2025-02-20
Educators and parents express concern over the slow rollout of referendum details and urge open dialogue on priorities.
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https://nj21st.com/2025/02/20/bhea-and-community-await-details-on-bhpsnj-facilities-and-funding-plans/
BOE Members Respond to Questions on Facility Concerns
Date: 2025-02-01
Board members offer brief responses to resident inquiries regarding building conditions, space usage, and planning efforts.
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https://nj21st.com/2025/02/01/boe-members-respond-to-questions-on-facility-concerns/