Balanced Budgets for Strong Schools
About 69% of Holmdel property taxes fund our schools—proof that Holmdel taxpayers value education. Yet with a $72M budget, the school district still faces a $2.5M deficit. Cuts to staff are being discussed, and the BOE even asked the township for a $600K stopgap to cover courtesy busing. Parents and taxpayers deserve answers. We believe:
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Every tax dollar counts – we’ll ensure spending goes directly to supporting students.
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Real-world expertise – with backgrounds in accounting, finance, and complex budgets, we can ask the tough questions and make informed decisions.
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Ready on day one – bringing experience that delivers immediate impact for Holmdel schools and provides greater transparency about where their tax dollars are going.
Promoting a School Culture of
Respect, Fairness, and Accountability
Today’s tech-driven world brings new challenges—rising anxiety, attention issues, and disruptive behavior in classrooms. If elected, we will:
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Promote better community understanding, finding common ground, and accountability to address bullying in Holmdel schools and buses, whether it's based on race, religion, ethnicity, or different abilities.
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Support students’ social-emotional growth, celebrate positive choices, and ensure accountability. Accountability means setting clear expectations, fostering responsibility, and ensuring fairness. Fairness builds trust, and trust drives a positive school culture.
Critical Thinking Over Clicks: Preparing Holmdel
Students for Tomorrow
In a world increasingly driven by technology and AI, information is everywhere—but understanding it is not automatic. If elected, we will support:
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Curriculum that teaches students to analyze information, encourage creativity and problem-solve.
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Innovative STEAM enrichment to foster entrepreneurship and future-ready skills.