UPDATED: New Jersey is taking over the financial reins from Nutley as the school district continues to grapple with severe budget issues.
“I don't know which way this needle is going to turn – but I'm sure you'll all find out soon enough,” Belleville’s superintendent said.
Nutley is facing a $7 million shortfall due to bad budgeting. Parents are worried about potential staff and transportation cuts.
Here are some reasons to be optimistic about the past decade – and some challenges to be aware of moving forward, Richard Tomko says.
School officials are holding a meeting to discuss the proposed budget, which includes a potential tax increase for Belleville homeowners.
It may take some serious belt-tightening to climb out of the hole, administrators say. See what caused it – and the plan moving forward.
The Essex County School Boards Association is shining a well-deserved spotlight on “unsung heroes” like Nelson Nicholas Matos.
The Essex County School Boards Association is shining a well-deserved spotlight on “unsung heroes” like Laura Peña Morales.
It’s music to Nutley's ears.
The district will maintain all vital academic and extracurricular programs despite its financial issues, a Nutley school official said.
“While this preliminary news is concerning, we urge the community to let the factual inquiry unfold to its conclusion,” officials said.
“There are some interesting conversations that need to happen,” Belleville’s school superintendent said.
Belleville Superintendent Richard Tomko is taking over the reins in Garfield, a letter from that town’s board of education states.
Only two districts in Essex County would lose state aid if Gov. Murphy’s proposal crosses the finish line.
The Belleville Board of Education approved the district’s 2024-2025 school calendar this week. Check it out here.
A Hazardous Weather Outlook and a Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Belleville and Nutley area.
The Belleville Public School District is expected to see hundreds of new students over the next decade.
The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce Foundation is offering three scholarships to high school seniors in three towns.
Belleville High School is a state finalist in the 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition.
Goodbye, Champions … and hello, Apollo. Read a message about the switch from the Belleville School District.
The board of education approved a list of resolutions during their special meeting on Tuesday.
VIDEO: Topics included student registration, cooperative purchasing and ongoing construction in the town’s school district.
Read post-election messages from the Better Belleville slate and Lissa Missaggia.
There are seven candidates running for two open seats on the board this year.
These Belleville students aced their NJSLA or NJGPA exams, overcoming “many obstacles” along the way.
Belleville schools met at least 80% of the weighted indicators in five areas. An ex-board member questioned what it actually means, however.
Watch Belleville Superintendent Richard Tomko speak about “rumors” and concerns that sprung up in the wake of a recent school lockdown.
Lincoln School switched to virtual learning for a week after a fire. Students and staff returned to the building on Monday.
The building was empty at the time, Nutley officials said.
Belleville Middle School was temporarily locked down due to a police investigation, authorities said.
Ruben Rodriguez said the decision was largely based on his desire to spend more time with his family. Seven candidates remain in the race.
A local watchdog blog is asking Belleville school board candidates to take a “common-sense” pledge. See other 2023 election updates here.
Students in Belleville will get a partial break from classes on Thursday and Friday. Thermometers are expected to jump across New Jersey.
A fresh school year is just around the bend in Belleville. Here are some new things to look forward to, Superintendent Richard Tomko says.
Back-to-school planning has already begun in Belleville. Here are some key dates to keep in mind this year.
Here’s who filed to run in the Belleville and Nutley board of education races – and what their duties will be if they get elected.
The Belleville Board of Education plans to hold a public hearing as its members consider a new contract for Superintendent Richard Tomko.
VIDEOS: Smiles were seen in Belleville and Nutley at this year’s graduation ceremonies.
A year ago, state lawmakers passed a bill that requires local school districts to include a student representative as a non-voting member.
VIDEO: A leased property and Open Public Records Act requests were among the topics at the latest Belleville Board of Education meeting.