Yesterday afternoon in Court proved to be even more interesting than the morning. Most of the State’s questioning focused on the actual budget process and on what cost saving measures had been put into place by the Woodbridge Superintendent, Dr. Crowe. What I found most fascinating is that the Judge took over most of the questioning toward the end of the day and the hot seat got even hotter. At one point he said to the State's lawyers “Well, if you’re not going to ask the questions, I will.” He focused for some time on the Budget Certification Letter signed in May 2010. Superintendents have to certify that the budget will allow them to provide an education that meets NJ standards. Both Superintendents said that at this point in time, they believe otherwise. Dr. Crowe said the County Superintendent advised him that choosing not to sign could mean that the district doesn’t receive any state funds.
Woodbridge lost $9 Million in State Aid for the 2010-11 school year, representing a 33% cut in State Aid. The Superintendent and several members of his administration gave up their salary increases as a cost cutting measure. They also initiated joint services with the municipalities and outsourced food services. There were also questions about approximately $800,000 in Stimulus Funds which had been deferred by the Woodbridge School District, at the recommendation of the Commissioner of Education.
Dr. Crowe said that his staff is doing their very best to ensure that their students meet the standards but they are very restricted in helping the students that need the most help.
Here are the links to the news coverage
http://www.northjersey.com/news/116212454_School_chiefs_grilled_on_aid_cut_impact.html
http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/11/0214/2117/
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/02/nj_school_superintendents_test.html
Woodbridge lost $9 Million in State Aid for the 2010-11 school year, representing a 33% cut in State Aid. The Superintendent and several members of his administration gave up their salary increases as a cost cutting measure. They also initiated joint services with the municipalities and outsourced food services. There were also questions about approximately $800,000 in Stimulus Funds which had been deferred by the Woodbridge School District, at the recommendation of the Commissioner of Education.
Dr. Crowe said that his staff is doing their very best to ensure that their students meet the standards but they are very restricted in helping the students that need the most help.
Here are the links to the news coverage
http://www.northjersey.com/news/116212454_School_chiefs_grilled_on_aid_cut_impact.html
http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/11/0214/2117/
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/02/nj_school_superintendents_test.html
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