School Whistleblower Lawsuit; Engineer Named MUA Director; NASA-Bound Teacher: Brick Patch June Review

Also, woman charged with DWI after sideswiping a trooper, man admits robbing 8 banks, Christie's school funding plan and more headlines.

Karen Wall, Patch Staff

Posted Mon, Jul 4, 2016 at 11:35 am ET|Updated Mon, Jul 4, 2016 at 1:24 pm ET

If you've been following the saga of the Brick Township School District since the arrest of superintendent Walter Uszenski in May 2015 on official misconduct charges, the case took an interesting turn in early June, when it was revealed that a staff member had filed a lawsuit against the district and several administrators, including Uszenski.

Laurena Staub's lawsuit -- filed in late April -- claims a patter of retaliation by the district after she refused, in 2013, to sign off on special services for a student who she says did not need them. That escalated to Staub being suspended by the board last November, in a move her lawsuit claims was in retaliation for speaking to detectives investigating the case against Uszenski.

The filing of the lawsuit was just one of a number of headlines in Brick on the Patch in June. A crackdown on dangerous driving on Route 528, beach access and a resolution on the Army Corps of Engineers beach replenishment project and a Brick teacher who will spend a year at NASA were some of the other highlights this month.

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Take a look a back at these headlines from the Brick Patch in June.

How Would Christie's School Funding Plan Impact Brick Taxpayers?

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The proposal would significantly boost what the district receives from the state and reduce property taxes, the governor's office says.

Brick Must Pay Injured Officer's Health Insurance, Appellate Court Rules

A police officer injured during an arrest in 2011 and forced to retire on disability is entitled to full coverage of his health insurance costs by the town, judges rule.

PHOTOS: Power Company Relocates Osprey Nest In Brick

The nest was perilously close to highly energized wires, the company said.

Brick Teacher Spending A Year At NASA As Einstein Fellow

She once dreamed of being an astronaut. Now Jennifer Rice will spend a year with the agency that she once dreamed of working for.

Driver Tries To Pick Up Brick Teen: Be On The Lookout, Cops Say

The incident had parents and children on alert.

SCHOOL NEWS

Brick School's Classes Win National Book Contest

A site that helps kids self-publish chose the classes' book for publication.

Parents Upset As Brick Plans School Administrator Moves

Midstreams principal John Billen is among those who the district is considering shifting for the 2016-17 school year.

Brick School Board Delays Decision On Beloved Principal's Transfer

Parents and an outspoken 10-year-old ask the board to keep John Billen at Midstreams.

School Psychologist Files Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Brick Schools, Officials: Report

Laurena Staub's lawsuit alleges she was subject to retaliation for speaking to investigators looking into the case against suspended superintendent Walter Uszenski.

POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT

Brick's $8.5 Million Capital Budget Continues Park, Road Upgrades

Public works equipment and some road work are the primary expenditures.

Long-Awaited Dune Project Should Begin Next Spring, Army Corps Says

The project may go out to bid in September, authorities said.

Brick Township's Financial Officer Set To Retire

Scott Pezarras, who has served many roles for the township, is stepping down from his post.

Primary Election 2016: Democrats Pick 2 To Face Kelly, Haines In Ocean Freeholder Race

The primary features six Democrats vying to face the two Republicans in November.

Brick MUA Appoints Maser Engineer As Executive Director

Chris Theodos had served as the MUA's consulting engineer.

Public Works Crew's Determination Made Brick's Beach Season Possible: Mayor