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NJ Town BOE Member Threatened Sup't In Trying To Reverse Son's Suspension, Ethics Board Finds NJ Town BOE Member Threatened Sup't In Trying To Reverse Son's Suspension, Ethics Board Finds
NJ Town BOE Member Threatened Sup't In Trying To Reverse Son's Suspension, Ethics Board Finds A school board trustee in Warren County crossed the line in trying to have her child's bullying suspension revoked, according to a state ethics board. Lisa Moyer, a member of the board of education in Allamuchy Township, violated several sections of the school ethics board, after her child was suspended for harassment, intimidation and bullying in 2022, the School Ethics Commission ruled. The board recommended Moyer be reprimanded for her actions in a ruling released in April. Moyer, however, says she was just trying to defend her son. Paperwork obtained by Daily Voice shows Moyer's son, 1…

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by Sam Barron
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'Secret $30K SUV' For Superintendent Sparks Controversy In Fair Lawn 'Secret $30K SUV' For Superintendent Sparks Controversy In Fair Lawn
'Secret $30K SUV' For Superintendent Sparks Controversy In Fair Lawn A former Fair Lawn Board of Education member has filed an ethics complaint saying a "secret purchase" of a $30,000 SUV for the superintendent violated state regulations. Current BOE officials, however, say it was all done by the books. "I would never do anything illegal or unethical," BOE President Ronnie Barbulo told Daily Voice. "I, as President or do we as President/Vice President have the power to do this." Superintendent Nick Norcia's contract included mileage reimbursement for his personal vehicle when it went into effect in March, said Lisa Yourman in her complaint, filed with …

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by Cecilia Levine
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County Executive: Hackensack BOE Trustee Who Called LGBTQ Teaching 'Repugnant' Should Resign County Executive: Hackensack BOE Trustee Who Called LGBTQ Teaching 'Repugnant' Should Resign
County Executive: Hackensack BOE Trustee Who Called LGBTQ Teaching 'Repugnant' Should Resign Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco on Monday called for the resignation of a Hackensack School Board trustee who called new state laws that require teaching about LGBTQ history “repugnant.” “Bergen County’s diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and the thousands of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender help make us all stronger, and help make all of our 70 communities stronger," Tedesco said. “It is important that we stand in solidarity against bigotry, violence, and discrimination and continue to reaffirm our commitment to equal rights for everyone, especiall…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Ethics Complaint Filed Against Hackensack BOE Trustee Who Called LGBT Teaching 'Repugnant' Ethics Complaint Filed Against Hackensack BOE Trustee Who Called LGBT Teaching 'Repugnant'
Ethics Complaint Filed Against Hackensack BOE Trustee Who Called LGBT Teaching 'Repugnant' A former Hackensack Board of Education member filed a complaint with the state School Ethics Commission on Thursday over a current trustee’s contention that new state laws that require teaching about LGBT history are “repugnant,” “incredibly disturbing” and “frankly shocking.” Frances Cogelja also wrote that the new laws, which require that the curriculum be incorporated in New Jersey middle and high school beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, are a waste of time. Former board member Jason Nunnermacker, in turn, filed the ethics complaint. Nunnermacker, an attorney from Hackensack, ac…

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by Jerry DeMarco