Also, the Board of Education reviewed its work with the harassment, intimidation and bullying law.
Washington Township Council voted 3–2 on an ordinance that changed the minimums and maximums of eight township employee salaries, and introduced an ordinance that could provide the Board of Education 44 percent of payment in lieu of taxes from the Washington Square Project. The Board of Education also reported on investigations performed within the district in regard to harassment, intimidation and bullying, while the WTHS Way Off Broadway Players practice for the upcoming “In the Heights” production. Check out some of the top stories from the past week in the Weekly Roundup.
Washington Township High School presents “In the Heights”
Students of Washington Township High School will perform the broadway musical “In the Heights” after nine-weeks of rehearsals and preparation. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. March 9 and 10, and at 3 p.m. on March 11. The cast insisted this was a show “you don’t want to miss.”
WTHS to host 15th annual College and Career Fair
Washington Township High School announced they will be hosting the 15th annual College and Career Fair on Thursday, March 16. Admission is free to all students, parents and community members. The fair will feature representation from well over 100 colleges and universities, technical and trade schools.
Council adopts changes to salary, introduces ordinance for BOE shared funding
At last week’s meeting, township council approved an ordinance changing employee and officer salaries against many of the resident’s in attendance wishes, whom were concerned with the impact it may have on tax increases. Council also introduced an ordinance that could provide the Board of Education with 44 percent of revenue generated by taxation of the Washington Square Project.
Board of Education reviews harassment, intimidation and bullying reports at work session
The district Solicitor Joseph Betley presented information and updates on the New Jersey harassment, intimidation and bullying law, discussing how students, staff and faculty in Washington Township can report and react to actions they see within and outside of the school day. Superintendent Joe Bollendorf also announced the district’s reports in regard to HIB investigations.
