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Tell Millburn School Officials What You Think At Annual Forum

Virtually and in person, Millburn school officials have scheduled their annual open-ended community forum. Find out how to join live here.

Virtually and in person, Millburn school officials have scheduled their annual open-ended community forum. Find out how to see it here. Pictured: The entrance to Millburn High School.
Virtually and in person, Millburn school officials have scheduled their annual open-ended community forum. Find out how to see it here. Pictured: The entrance to Millburn High School. (Google Maps)

MILLBURN, NJ — Want to give suggestions to Millburn school officials, hear their thoughts, or just learn more about your community?

The Millburn Board of Education will host their 15th annual forum this Sunday, which is "not an official business meeting. The forum allows for a more informal give and take between the board and members of the public."

The forum, which will also include Superintendent Christine Burton, is billed as "The 15th annual Board of Education Open Forum, A Conversation with Dr. Burton and the Board." It will take place on Sunday, Feb. 5 at the Education Center at 2 p.m.

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There will also be virtual options to watch (see the links below).

Four New Board Members

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The district newsletter noted, "Members of the community are invited to meet the four new members of the Board of Education, and take advantage of this annual occasion to ask questions and get answers about the school budget, district initiatives, building projects, and other school
issues."

You may also send questions in advance to webmaster@millburn.org, that will be added to an FAQ that will be posted after the meeting. They must be submitted by this Friday, Feb. 3 at noon. Please put "Forum Questions" in the subject line, officials said.

For the livestream, go to the school district website at www.millburn.org. Under the Board of Education tab, click on LiveStream of Board Meeting. Click the graphic with the “M” when the stream is active at approximately 2 p.m.

For more information, contact Nancy Dries, communications coordinator, 973-376-3600, x40163 or email nancy.dries@millburn.org

See the full announcement here.

Virtual Bingo Thursday

Meanwhile, the MHS Make a Wish Club is holding its annual Virtual Bingo For Wishes night on Thursday Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The event will hep raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of NJ. There are several prizes for each bingo game ranging from restaurant gift cards and activities. It's $10 per card.

The night raised just over $1,800 last year. It's open to community members and high school students. Register Here or use the QR Code below. Purchase your Bingo cards here.

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