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• How Much Does Clark Township's School Superintendent Make? State Data Reveals (patch.com) — Clark residents can now see how their school superintendent’s pay compares statewide, with Superintendent Edward Grande earning slightly below the New Jersey average for 2024-25. The report also highlights how New Jersey superintendent salaries stack up against national figures and notes trends in advanced degrees and multiple-district leadership roles.
• No Surprises, as Clark Township's Primary Election Anticipates November Contest [Unofficial Results] (tapinto.net) — Clark’s uncontested primary set the November ballot for all four township ward council seats, with four Republicans and four Democrats advancing. Incumbents Pat O’Connor, Steve Hund, and Brian Toal will return to the ballot alongside newcomer Matt Siessel, while Mary Semler, Michael Shulman, Bill Grzyb, and Michael Decker will represent the Democrats.
• Saint John the Apostle School's ‘Book Apostles' Crowned New Jersey State Reading Champions (tapinto.net) — Students in Saint John the Apostle School’s third-grade “Book Apostles” class in Clark just became New Jersey State Reading Champions in the global READBowl IX competition. Their four-week reading push, backed by families and teachers, beat every other class in the state, and the school is now enrolling for the 2026–2027 year for families seeking a faith-based, literacy-focused education.
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