The North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District is a regional, four-year public high school district, that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from twelve municipalities in northern Hunterdon County. Students in the district are from Bethlehem Township, Califon Borough, Clinton Town, Clinton Township, Franklin Township, Glen Gardner Borough, Hampton Borough, High Bridge Borough, Lebanon Borough, Lebanon Township, Tewksbury Township, and Union Township.The district s Board of Education, comprised of 12 members, sets policy and oversees the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. Board members are elected directly by voters to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with four seats up for election each year. The Board appoints a superintendent to oversee the day-to-day operation of the district. Seats on the board are allocated to the constituent municipalities and are assigned weighted votes based on population. Clinton Town, Franklin Township, and Glen Gardner Borough are allocated two seats among them.
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I have lived in Pittstown for 15 years, and my three stepchildren graduated from North Hunterdon High School. I believe the district is moving in a positive direction academically, financially, and in its leadership and school climate. I am running because I want to help continue that progress.
I have worked at EMD Electronics for 20 years, progressing from maintenance technician to group leader and now Fab Maintenance Department Supervisor. My technical background includes chemical engineering, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems. My work requires me to analyze complex problems, remain calm under pressure, manage costs, and be accountable for my team.
As a supervisor, I have learned to listen first and react second. I seek out different perspectives, keep an open mind, and can disagree while remaining professional and respectful. I hope to bring a steady, independent-minded and fiscally responsible voice to the Board, focused on giving our students the tools they need to succeed in life.
I believe cost savings start with looking carefully at where our money is going and what we are getting for it. I would look for more opportunities to share services or work with neighboring districts when we can save money without hurting our students.
Classroom instruction should be one of the last places we look for cuts. At the same time, we have to consider how many students benefit from an expense and whether that money could have a greater impact somewhere else.
The cheapest option is not always the best value. We need to consider long-term costs and be careful about investing heavily in technology that can change very quickly.
NHV has a reputation for excellent teachers and a top-notch education. It costs money to retain good teachers and staff, but I believe that is an investment worth making. I will ask questions about costs and benefits, listen to the answers, and make the best decision I can for our students and taxpayers.
I believe the Board works best when it knows the needs and concerns of the community it serves. I would encourage parents and residents to attend meetings and speak during public comment. Board members also have district email addresses, and I would encourage anyone who is not comfortable speaking publicly to contact us that way.
I also support independent online surveys when broader community input would be helpful. They give people who may never attend a meeting an opportunity to participate and time to think about their responses. Students, teachers and staff should also be encouraged to provide input on issues that affect them.
We should listen respectfully to everyone, including people who strongly disagree with us. Public input should be considered along with the other information available to the Board. Ultimately, I was elected to make decisions, and I would vote my conscience based on all the input I have received while remaining sensitive to the opinions of those who disagree.
There is no going back on AI. Students will need to learn how to use it effectively without allowing it to become a crutch. I support using AI for brainstorming, exploring ideas and assisting with research, but the final work should reflect the student's own knowledge, thinking and voice. When AI is used, students should disclose how they used it, verify its information with reliable sources and cite those sources.
There are also times when students need to demonstrate mastery without AI, just as they sometimes work without an open book or other assistance.
Teachers should be able to use AI to help develop lessons, tests, and other materials. There is no reason to reinvent the wheel every day. However, the teacher knows the student and should remain responsible for evaluating that student's work.
Finally, privacy and security need to be considered. I would favor district-approved AI tools and guidance from our IT professionals and evolving state requirements rather than allowing sensitive information to be entered into any available AI system.
