'We're Looking Stupid:' How 70 Days Have Turned Brick's School Board Upside Down

Residents are blasting the board after cooperation has turned into significant dissent in the wake of Walter Uszenski's arrest.

Brick Schools' Transportation Department Managers Not Renewed; Sangiovanni Plans Ethics Charges

He said he will file complaints against Cantillo, Talty, saying failure to renew his contract was retribution for speaking to prosecutor.

WATCH: National Champion Brick Memorial Cheerleading Squad Honored

The Board of Education recognized the squad, which took grand champion honors at the Cheer and Dance Nationals in Virginia Beach in April.

Graduation 2015: Brick Township High School

A beautiful night on the football field left everyone with memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Graduation 2015: Brick Township Memorial High School

Despite a downpour that forced the ceremony -- and lots of soaked spectators -- inside, it was a day that will be remembered.

Graduation 2015: Brick Memorial High School Senior Awards

Here's a look at the many ways the Golden Mustangs graduating Friday have been rewarded.

Graduation 2015: Brick Township High School Senior Awards

Here's a look at the many ways the Green Dragons graduating Friday have been rewarded.

Graduation 2015: Share Your Photos, Brick!

We want to see your pride -- whether you're a grand Golden Mustang, a mighty Green Dragon, or a parent of one!

Brick Students' Essays Chosen For Statewide Publication

The four fourth-graders from Veterans Memorial Elementary School had their writings chosen from among more than 1,000 submitted.

What Advice Do You Have For Brick's Graduates?

The members of the Class of 2015 at Brick Memorial and Brick Township complete their high school journey Friday. What should we tell them?

Brick's Plan To Lay Off 24 Bus Drivers Headed To Civil Service Commission

Board members vow to keep looking for ways to keep drivers on; president, business administrator say cuts were not board's idea.

Brick Bus Driver Layoffs Were 'Shoved Down My Throat,' Sangiovanni Says

The district's transportation manager says he is being made a scapegoat for a situation that wasn't his doing.

Graduation 2015: Donovan Catholic High School

Patch presents the list of graduating students, according to school officials.

Graduation 2015: Donovan Catholic H.S. Senior Awards

A look at the awards and honors received by members of the graduating class at Donovan Catholic.

How To Post Your Student's Graduation Announcement on Brick Patch

Share your pride in your child's accomplishment for free on our site. And it's easy, too!

Brick Bus Drivers Await Fate Of Layoff Proposal

Interim superintendent says privatization isn't the plan, despite firm's report urging district to do just that.

Did Your Brick Student Take the SATs Last Weekend? Read This

A printing error means students who took the June 6 SATs will receive valid scores, but one section of their tests will not be counted.

Brick School Board Fails To Fill Vacant Seat

Factions are unable to agree on any candidate of the nine considered to fill John Talty's seat -- including Talty himself.

Nice Guy Finishes First: Brick's Faccone Earns Top Honor

Phil Faccone, from Brick Memorial and now a Wagner graduate, is the conference's Male Student-Athlete of the Year.

Brick School Board Meeting To Fill Talty's Seat

The school board is meeting Monday to interview the candidates to fill the vacancy created when John Talty resigned due to health issues.

Ex-Brick Administrator Had OK To Work Despite Drug Arrest, Investigator Says

A former state commissioner of education approved an appeal by Andrew Morgan to return to work in schools, investigator says.

SOUND OFF: Should These Laws Be Changed?

The Brick school board took a lot of heat Thursday over having to pay suspended superintendent, hiring man with drug arrest. Your thoughts?

Academic Officer's Contract Not Renewed By Brick Schools

Lorraine Morgan, whose husband was arrested along with superintendent Walter Uszenski earlier this month, is out after June 30.

Can't Get To The Brick School Board Meeting Tonight? Get Live Updates Here

Follow along on the Brick Patch -- meeting updates are being posted now.

Condensing Runs Will Make Brick's Busing Issues Worse, Drivers Say

The district will save more than $1.2 million from the changes, if the Civil Service Commission approves of the job cuts.

Brick Schools Honor Teachers, Support Staff For Commitment To Students

In addition to naming a teacher and staff member from each school, one teacher was chosen as the overall district teacher of the year.

Council Grants Noise Waiver For Brick's Marching Bands

The move is an attempt to create harmony for all concerned, officials said.

Parents Up At Arms Over Brick Schools' Plan To Lay Off Bus Drivers

The district informed staff of the plan by letter on Thursday, but it must be approved by the state Civil Service Commission.

Brick Schools Announce Plan To Cut 31 Bus Drivers

A letter from the interim superintendent's letter says, "The decision has not been an easy one but is necessary."

Brick School Board Suspends Superintendent

Walter Uszenski is suspended with pay; Richard Caldes has been named interim superintendent.

ANALYSIS: What's Next For Brick Schools After Superintendent's Arrest?

Will Walter Uszenski be suspended and if so, who will be in charge of the district, which has no assistant superintendent?

Brick Schools Superintendent, Two Others Arrested, Charged In Day-Care Scheme

Uszenski, Jacqueline Halsey and Andrew Morgan arranged for district-paid full-time day care for Halsey's child, authorities say.

Debt Service Pushes Brick School Taxes Up Slightly

Board member questions whether the district will have enough teachers to implement block scheduling that is under consideration.

'America's Most Challenging High Schools:' Brick, Brick Memorial Aren't Ranked, But What Does It Mean?

The Washington Post provides its annual list of what it considers to be the most challenging "average" public schools.

Looking For A Summer Camp? Brick PAL Is Taking Registrations Now

Registration is open now for this summer.

Brick School Board Hires Labor Attorney For Contract Negotiations

The superintendent says the hiring, to assist in negotiations with the transportation union, was made because of a board member's illness.

Brick High Schools Earn Cs In Rating Of N.J.'s Best Public Schools

Some of the ratings are based on survey comments from parents and students, according to Niche, the website that ranked the schools.

OCC Pool's Closure Will Mark End Of An Era In Ocean County's Swimming History

The nearly 50-year-old facility has hosted high school swimmers and rec programs, in addition to the college's swim teams.

Brick School Board Delays Action On Tentative Budget

Tentative budgets were due to today to the county superintendent, who then must approve them before the school board can vote to approve it.

Ocean County College Pool Will Close Permanently On Aug. 14

Needed upgrades are too cost-prohibitive to keep facility open.