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Annual BOE Retreat Canceled
For the third year in a row, questions remain about how seriously the Roxbury Board of Education views its responsibility to continually improve as a governing body. Past retreats have raised concerns because they lacked meaningful ethics discussions, board self-evaluation, and governance training. Those are not optional extras—they are among the primary and valuable reasons for holding an annual board… Read More…
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BOE Meeting Reminder: June 15, 2026 at Lincoln Roosevelt
Reminder, there is a BOE meeting Monday 6/15/26 at 7:30pm at Lincoln Roosevelt. You can read agenda here. You can watch live here. Read More…
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Beyond the Budget: Inside Roxbury’s 27 Position Cuts
The latest Roxbury Board of Education meeting offered a clear look at the balancing act facing many public school districts today: maintaining strong educational programming while navigating mounting financial pressure. On the surface, the district presented a budget that is stable, strategic, and forward-looking. But beneath that stability lies a series of difficult decisions that are already reshaping the fabric… Read More…
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Roxbury Board of Education Election: Two Competing Slates
This year’s BOE race features two clearly defined teams with contrasting records and priorities. Below is a concise overview of their backgrounds, platforms, and board actions. 🟦 Education Above All Candidates: Adam DelGuercio, Chris Milde, Sharon MacGregor-Nazzaro Website: roxburyboe.com Facebook Chris Milde – Board President and lifelong Succasunna resident with 20+ years in financial planning. Highlights fiscal responsibility, academic excellence, and inclusivity. Active community… Read More…
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Roxbury BOE Annual Retreat Lacked Training, Evaluation, and Ethics Review
Two weeks ago, the Roxbury Board of Education held its annual retreat—an important time traditionally used to reflect, align on goals, and improve board functioning. Historically, these retreats have included three essential components: a professional training led by the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA), a board self-evaluation, and a formal review or presentation on BOE ethics. This year, however,… Read More…
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The Hypocrisy of the Roxbury BOE: Do Policies Only Matter When They Agree?
If you’ve been following the recent Board of Education meetings here in Roxbury, you know exactly how contradictory things have become. At the June 9, 2025 meeting, the Board reviewed the findings of its own book review committee — the very group created to fairly evaluate challenged books using an established, thoughtful process. This time, two books were on the… Read More…
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Roxbury BOE’s Redundant Book Reviews: Political Theater at the Expense of Real Problems
On June 9, 2025, the Roxbury Board of Education had an opportunity to reaffirm the work of its own book review committee—the group responsible for reviewing challenged books using an established, thoughtful process. Instead, the Board voted not to approve the committee’s recommendations regarding Gender Queer and This Book Is Gay, both of which had already been reviewed within the… Read More…
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Roxbury BOE’s Redundant Book Battles: A Distraction from Real Priorities
In a move that has left many Roxbury residents scratching their heads, the Board of Education is once again reviewing books that have already undergone formal challenges and committee evaluations. This latest agenda item—set for the June 9, 2025 BOE meeting—reveals a deeply troubling pattern: using time and resources to rehash old debates while more pressing issues in our schools… Read More…
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What Parents Need to Know: Roxbury’s 2025/2026 School Budget Challenges & Plans
On April 7, 2025, the Roxbury Township Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. If you’ve been hearing about state aid cuts, rising costs, or concerns about programs in our schools, here’s what you need to know — and how it could impact your family. 💸 State Aid: A Bigger Hit Than Expected… Read More…
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