Hightstown East Windsor Historical Society

Perry L. Drew and Melvin H. Kreps. You know the names, but do you know the people? Our short film answers that question!
Two shows this Saturday, June 6. First at 2 pm and the second at 7 pm. Tickets are $7.25 per person and can be purchased here: <a href="https://3common.com/drewandkreps" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">3common.com/drewandkreps</a>

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Mercer County

East Windsor

New Jersey

Drew and Kreps: Two Cool Dudes

Perry L. Drew and Melvin H. Kreps.  You know the names, but do you know the people?  Our short film answers that question!
Two...

Historical Society

Sarah Salvadore

New York City Metropolitan Area

West Windsor

Middlesex County

South Brunswick

Princeton

Monmouth County

Sara Winick

Manalapan

Lawrenceville

East Brunswick

Freehold

Hopewell-Pennington

Carly Baldwin

New Brunswick

Marlboro-Coltsneck

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West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South

<h1>Transparency Should Not Require a Treasure Hunt</h1>
By Veronica Mehno
Public school districts frequently speak about transparency, community partnership, and accountability. But transparency is not measured by slogans at Board of Education meetings or carefully crafted public statements. Transparency is measured by how administrators respond when taxpayers and parents ask direct questions.
Recently, I contacted district administration seeking answers regarding athletic programs, facility allocation, coaching decisions, and capital spending within the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District. The questions were straightforward:
How much money has been invested in capital projects at each high school since 2018? How are athletic resources allocated between schools? What oversight exists for coaching and athletic program decisions? What systems ensure parent concerns are actually addressed?
The response I received from Ms. Cincotta was essentially: go find it in the school minutes.
Think about that for a moment.
Taxpayers fund the salaries of administrators, business offices, communications departments, and records personnel. Yet when a parent asks for basic information regarding public spending and district decision-making, the response is to independently search through years of Board of Education minutes.
That is not transparency. That is deflection.
During my conversation with district administration, repeated references were made to the differing “needs” of each school as justification for decisions and spending priorities. However, when asked to provide specific examples or explain the rationale behind those priorities, no meaningful answers were given.
Parents deserve more than vague talking points.
If one school receives different treatment, different investments, or different athletic support than another, the community has a right to understand why. Public institutions should be able to clearly explain how decisions are made, how resources are distributed, and how priorities are established.
The concerns extend beyond facilities and finances.
Questions regarding the wrestling program and coaching stability also remain unanswered. Parents still do not know:
<ul><li>Whether a wrestling coach is being hired</li><li>What timeline exists for that process</li><li>Whether maintaining the program is even considered a district priority</li><li>What standards are used to evaluate coaches</li><li>How program stability factors into staffing decisions</li></ul>
These are not unreasonable questions. They are fundamental questions about leadership, accountability, and student programs.
Equally troubling is the absence of a clear process for handling unresolved parent concerns. What systems exist to ensure complaints are tracked to completion? Who is responsible for follow-through? What oversight mechanisms exist when concerns are repeatedly raised without resolution? Mr. Aderhold and his administration have been ignoring these questions for the last 10 days. There is no communication with the community, no accountability and no interest to engage in a respectful conversation. Silence, that is all I have received from Aderhold and the BOE. Why? What are they hiding?&nbsp;
These questions matter because public trust matters.
School districts should welcome accountability, not avoid it. Parents should not feel dismissed for asking questions about programs funded by their taxes and attended by their children. Administrators should not treat requests for transparency as inconveniences, nor should parents be told to comb through years of meeting minutes to obtain answers that district leadership should be able to provide directly.
Community members are not asking for favors. We are asking for information, clarity, and accountability from public officials entrusted with managing public resources.
Transparency should not require a treasure hunt through years of meeting minutes. It should be part of the job.

Local Event: Transparency Should Not Require a Treasure Hunt --West Windsor Regional School District

Transparency Should Not Require a Treasure Hunt...

Transparency Should Not Require a Treasure Hunt
By Veronica Mehno
Public school districts frequently speak about transparency,...

Transparency Should Not Require a Treasure Hunt --West Windsor Regional School District

Village Park

Join us for a joyful day of Music, Family, Faith, and Fun
at the beautiful Village Park in Cranbury, NJ, on Saturday, June 6th, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Free tickets and more information are available now at <a href="https://PraiseintheParkNJ.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">PraiseintheParkNJ.org</a>
Praise in the Park will feature an incredible lineup of four talented bands, including renowned recording artists Patrizsha and the Soulterior Motives Worldwide Band, along with Anchored, Mary Beth DiAngelo and Friends, and The David DiPietro Band. They’ll be performing uplifting worship and praise hits, original music, and more to fill the park with joy!
Throughout the day, you’ll also hear inspiring words from special guest speakers offering messages of prayer, praise, and comfort.
The park will come alive with local artisans, businesses, schools, churches, and charities showcasing their work. Plus, there will be two food trucks, a dessert truck, fun games for the kids, and plenty of space to relax on the park’s beautiful sprawling lawn.
It’s going to be a heartwarming, fun-filled day centered around a beautiful message of Hope.
Planning to come with a group? Whether it’s your church, school, organization, club, or just a big group of friends and family — we’d love to have you! Make it a special day together. Reserve your tickets easily at <a href="https://PraiseintheParkNJ.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">PraiseintheParkNJ.org</a>
or email us at <a href="mailto:Events@PraiseintheParkNJ.org" target="_blank">Events@PraiseintheParkNJ.org</a>.
Pro tips for the perfect day:
<ul>
 <li>Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and get comfortable!</li>
 <li>Feel free to bring your fishing pole and cast a line in Brainard Lake while enjoying the music and speakers.</li>
</ul>
You and your whole family will leave with your spirits lifted by a wonderful day filled with music, family, faith, hope, and love.
We can’t wait to see you there! Praise in the Park – Village Park, Cranbury, NJ Saturday, June 6th • 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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Praise in the Park NJ 

Join us for a joyful day of Music, Family, Faith, and Fun
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