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Photo courtesy Jackson Schools Members of the Jackson Junior ROTC march during an exercise earlier this year. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFJROTC) Cadets of Jackson Memorial and Liberty high schools received a high score concerning their overall unit assessment. The cadets earned an overall unit assessment score of “Exceeds
Standard” which is the highest rating attainable during their evaluation. Retired United States Air Force Colonel Jonathan W. Spare, the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor at Jackson Memorial High School said “Cadet Lt. Col Jarret Brooks, Cadet Group Commander for the NJ782nd, led his unit to this
District Receives Aid, But Not Enough By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – While the district received some extra state aid, Superintendent Nicole Pormilli said they still need to borrow money for the upcoming school year. She noted progress with the district’s effort to secure a loan
to cover district costs and additional staff. “Things are moving forward. We did receive an advancement in our state aid that was owed to us for this whole school year. We are monitoring along with the Department of Education our cash flow to see … the amount
of money we will need for this year’s budget to continue to function as a school district.” “We are working on the 2024 -25 school budget. We are anticipating our state aid numbers within a couple of weeks and we (State Aid See Page 5)
impressive result.” Cadet Captains Drew Barocas and John Penswater garnered the “Top Performer” Award for their efforts in preparing for the inspection. “This award can only be earned during a headquarters’ visit. The NJ-782nd and #39’s exceptional performance will likely earn them the ‘Distinguished
Unit Award with Merit’ in the spring,” Col. Spare said. “AFJROTC is a cadet-centered citizenship program, creating a dynamic and supportive learning environment coupled with excellent community outreach. The Jackson Memorial High School cadets performed (JROTC - See Page 4)
March 16, 2024
School Contracts With Lakewood Transportation Authority By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Members of the township Board of Education voted to enter into an agreement with the Lakewood Students Transportation Authority to reduce costs and traffic to bring private school students to classes. The Jackson School District, as required by state law, currently pays private school families the st ate mandated minimum amount. That public to private agreement, according to township officials has caused problems on the roadways as private school families then contracted with independent transportation companies to bring their children to private schools.
State law dictates that all public elementary school students (grades K-8) who live more than two miles from their school and all public secondary school students (grades 9-12) who live more than two-anda-half miles from their school are entitled to transportation. Board member Allison Barocas, who heads the board’s transportation committee, reported “the Board will be contracting with the LTSA for nonpublic transportation for the 2024-25 school year.” Through this consolidation, the LTSA, which currently manages routes for 50,000 students daily, will absorb the administrative (TransportationSee Page 4)
Student-Led Bills Would Help Environment By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – It’s well known that native plants grow better around your home, and they also need less fertilizer and insecticide. So, why doesn’t the government use them?
That’s the simple question but it took a fresh mind to answer it. Toms R iver H ig h School North student Kaitlyn Culbert is looking for a change in planting on (Environment See Page 5)
Photo courtesy Kaitlyn Culbert Katie Culbert and Assemblyman Alex Sauickie show off the bill that promotes the benefits of native planting.
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