Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Denise Pavone-Wilson says move would be good for both school districts
He's got her vote. Central Regional Board of Education Vice-President Denise Pavone-Wilson said it makes educational and financial sense for Superintendent Triantafillos "Tom" Parlapanides to take over superintendent duties in the Berkeley Township school district. Pavone-Wilson - who has served on the Central Regional board for 18 years - made the remarks at a recent Central school board meeting. She said her personal feelings are "positive for sharing our superintendent." Pavone-Wilson added if Parlapanides were to serve as superintendent for both districts, there would be better “continuity in the curriculum.” Pavone-Wilson said she was dismayed when the Berkeley school board made cuts last year in the elementary school band and …
Monday, May 21, 2012
Meeting-packed week ends with Berkeley Shores Homeowners Civic Association's annual Blessing of the Fleet
Monday - Stokes fundraiser at Tony's Pizza from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Buy a pizza or another item for $10. The business will donate 25 percent of the day's proceeds to the Stokes State Forest trip for Berkeley Township Elementary School students. Monday - Central Regional Alumni Association, 7 p.m., Central Regional High School, Forest Hills Parkway in Bayville. Tuesday - Berkeley Township Council, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 627 Pinewald-Keswick Road. The caucus meeting starts at 7, followed immediately by the regular council meeting. Most of the discussion and public comment takes place during the caucus meeting. Wednesday - Berkeley Township Board of Adjustment, Town Hall, 627 Pinewald-Keswick Road. The board will consider "The Cove On The Toms …
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Teachers would even help students at night in 'Twilight' program
Central Regional school officials are looking at ways to boost SAT scores and help struggling students stay in school. Board of Education members discussed a variety of academic improvement initiatives at the May 19 board meeting. There is some good news: For the first time, all graduating seniors passed the HESPA test this year, schools superintendent Triantafillos "Tom" Parlapanides said. Board Member Susan Cowdrick updated the board on the “Twilight Program,” which benefits students in danger of dropping out of school. Parlapinades said the Twilight program provides unique learning opportunities for struggling students. It allows teachers to provide assistance to students at night when necessary, assists students in credit completion, …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Deadline to apply for Berkeley schools superintendent position is May 31
The people who attended the forum last night on the search for a new Berkeley Township schools superintendent let a consultant know exactly what they wanted. Someone involved in the community. Someone already known in town. Someone who could streamline curriculums in the elementary schools to make the transition to Central Regional Middle School and Central Regional High school a little easier. Someone who can bring in revenue. Someone non-political. And while his name was never mentioned, the man they described was sitting quietly in the audience - Central Regional Superintendent Triantafillos "Tom" Parlapanides. "We've had a very political community here for some time," one woman said. "It's time to put politics away. We've lost …
Growing enrollment, OCC-Kean partnership sparking need for new access driveway, student center
In two separate ordinances on Wednesday, the Ocean County Board of Freeholders approved $18.5 million in spending for improvements to the campus at Ocean County College. Thanks to state funding and money from the college itself, the measures are expected to cost the county $11 million of that total, however, Freeholder Deputy Director John C. Bartlett said. The improvements are the result of the college’s partnership with Kean University that allows students to start at OCC and wind up with a bachelor’s degree from Kean. “This is going to be a major development for our community,” Freeholder Director Gerry Little said. “It will offer students an affordable baccalaureate degree for under $25,000 total.” One ordinance, for $8.5 million, will…
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Male students to live on campus and compete in athletics
Georgian Court University announced a change on Tuesday that will dramatically change the face of the Lakewood school in the fall of 2013. The school will go co-ed after having served as a school for women since it opened more than 100 years ago. The school, which had only allowed men to take classes at night, will allow them to reside on campus as well as take part in the school's athletic program. The decision, according to a school news release, followed "a strategic planning process that began in the summer of 2011." Tara Strickland, the school's assistant editorial director, said having men on the campus will not be new as they have been allowed to attend graduate classes since 1976 and regular classes since 1979. But fall 2013 will …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Zombies, sub sale, Relay for Life and more
Monday - Be prepared! Attend zombie awareness training at 6 p.m. at the Berkeley branch of the Ocean County Library at 30 Station Road in Bayville. You never know when the zombie apocalypse will hit. For ages 13-18. For more information, call 732-269-2144. Tuesday - The Ladies Auxiliary of the Bayville First Aid Squad will be selling meatball subs at the squad building at the corner of Station Road and Route 9 South from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Subs are $3.50 and are available for pick-up or delivery. Wednesday - The Berkeley Township school district is holding several forums to seek input on the search for a new superintendent. The forum for parents is slated for 2 p.m., for the staff at 4 p.m. and the general public at 6:30 p.m., at …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Former Manasquan coach led three different schools to state sectional titles
Kurt Fenchel, who has coached three different basketball teams to sectional championships, has been hired as the new boys basketball coach at Central Regional High School. Fenchel replaces longtime coach Mike Clemente, who was not rehired after more than 30 years as the Golden Eagles’ head coach. Fenchel, who was the head coach at Irvington, Franklin, Brick Memorial and at Manasquan, has been assisting at Point Boro since 2009. He said he was intrigued by the opportunity. “I’m good friends with John Truhan (Central’s girls basketball coach),” Fenchel said. “When JT got the job he told me it’s a real nice place to work, and that if anything opened up it would be something to look at.” “Coach Clemente did a great job when he was there. He …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Executive committee approves proposal to add Group V
Beginning this fall, 160 high school football teams around the state will have the opportunity to win a state sectional championship, under a proposal approved by the NJSIAA this afternoon. The NJSIAA Executive Committee approved the proposal to create a Group V designation in the four public school sections by a vote of 22-5-3 at its meeting in Robbinsville, according to Jack DuBois, NJSIAA assistant director who's in charge of football. "This creates a greater opportunity for schools and for student-athletes," DuBois said. "It increases the number of teams playing in the playoffs from 128 to 160. At the same time, it eliminates 16 consolation games that schools didn't want to play anyway." The proposal also allows teams whose records are…
The NJSIAA Executive Committee is expected to vote on — and likely approve — the creation of Group Vs in the public school sections for the high school football playoffs
More local football teams will have an opportunity to play in the high school football playoffs if the NJSIAA Executive Committee approves an expansion proposal at its meeting today. In early April the committee approved on first reading a proposal submitted by Northern Highlands High School of Bergen County to create a Group V in each of the four public school sections. Currently, there are four groups in each of the state’s sections: North Jersey Section 1, North Jersey Section 2, Central Jersey and South Jersey. NJSIAA officials say the proposal would create more opportunities for the players and the teams, while some point out that it also would increase playoff ticket revenue for the organization, which has come under fire in recent …
Sheila Tompkins
10:48 am on Monday, May 21, 2012
Wow, what a horrible thing to say! I feel sad for you Chief Wahoo, it must be really miserable for someone to have such a negative attitude towards our youth. Yes, some struggle and yes, some won't be able to pass, but that doesn't mean it is a waste of money to try and help these children. more ›