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We are three members of the Manchester Township community who have a vested interest in the health and future of our school district. Each of us has kids or grandkids attending schools in the district.
"Putting kids first" represents a commitment and non-partisan approach that prioritizes the well-being, needs, and interests of children and students above all else. Our slogan embodies a commitment to fostering an educational environment that ensures children's growth, development, and success, both academically and personally. It is a guiding principle that informs policies, practices, and actions aimed at providing the best possible educational experience for every child.
Photo taken at Manchester Day 2023, We're neighbors not politicians.
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Meet the Candidates - Putting Kids First - November 2 at 6pm at the MTEA Office, 1745 NJ-37, Toms River NJ 08757
Stay tuned for virtual events and FB Lives - Coming soon!
Past Events
August 29th, 3:30 pm, MTSD Board Retreat @ Manchester Township Middle School. Timothy Poss will be sworn in as a BOE member replacing Ken Pate's unexpired term (exp 12/31/23).
Meet the Candidates Night - September 21st from 5:30-7:30pm @ Hangar 21 in Lakehurst. Come out and meet us!
Meet the Candidates presented by the Unity Club at Renaissance on October 12, 2023 at 7pm @Renaissance Ballroom
Meet the Candidates Night (all candidates) Hosted by the Manchester Township PTA on October 19, 2023 starting at 6pm @Manchester Township High School
We need your help! Do you live on a busy road in Manchester Township or Whiting? Or a busy road within one of our many local communities? We are looking to place yard signs but have limited quantities and are seeking residential placements with high visibility to spread our message. If you are willing to help us, please contact us or use this form.
The board of education adopts policies under which the school district operates; oversees the budget; approves the curriculum; hires and evaluates the superintendent; represents the public during contract negotiations; and serves as a communications link between the community and the school system (NJSBA).
The Board of Education operates as a collective body and does not possess individual power or authority. Decisions, policies, and actions taken by the Board are the result of collaborative deliberations and consensus among its members. Any expressions of opinion or influence by individual Board members are made in their personal capacity and do not constitute official positions or decisions of the Board as a whole. The Board's authority lies in its unified actions and decisions, which are undertaken for the betterment of our educational community as a whole.
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Are you registered to vote? You can check or register online by October 17, 2023 by going to the NJ DOS - Division of Elections!
You can also learn more about voting early and mail-in ballots. Early voting will take place at the Manchester Township Public Library from October 28 through November 5.