The JACKSON Times Vol. 21 - No. 7
MICROMEDIA PUBLICATIONS
JERSEYSHOREONLINE.COM
Class of 2020: Be Kind And Move Forward
In This Week’s Edition
─Photos Provided By the Jackson School District Students of Jackson Memorial High School and Jackson Liberty High School enjoyed live ceremonies that accommodated for social distancing and other COVID-19 pandemic conditions that turned the now completed school year into a unique experience.
BREAKING NEWS @
jerseyshoreonline.com
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 14
Dear Pharmacist Page 15
Inside The Law
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Students of Jackson Liberty and Jackson Memorial high schools had the option to take part in multiple commencement ceremonies. Many took part in a virtual ceremony last month. On July 8, two ceremonies for both high schools were held in person. Incoming Superintendent Nicole Pormilli addressed students during each ceremony of the Class of 2020. She recognized how unique a school year this was for
them. The COVID-19 pandemic shut down the district’s schools in mid-March and with the switch to remote learning, students lost out on class trips, participation in drama productions, sporting events, a live
Pormilli, who previprom and award ceremonies and nearly lost ously served as one of out on a live graduation the district’s two assistant superintendents was ceremony. Last month Gov. Phil appointed after a full Murphy gave the green search to replace retiring light for live ceremonies Superintendent Stephen with social distancing Genco. requirements after July 6. (Graduation - See Page 4)
Recording Of Violence, Bullying Continues In Shutdown goals. Asst. Superintendent Daniel Baginski provided the board its twice a year report on violence, vandalism and substance abuse in the district. This was for the reporting period between January and June.
People Who Don’t Maintain Property Will Be Charged
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township officials and residents would like to see property owners keep up their homes. With that idea in mind, Council members recently voted unanimously to approve an ordinance concerning an initial registration fee and a renewal fee for vacant properties in the township. The ordinance was introduced during a June 23 council meeting, the first to bring together Council President Alexander Sauickie, Vice President Andrew Kern, Councilman Ken Bressi, Councilman Martin Flemming and recently appointed Councilman Stephen Chisholm before a live audience in Town Hall; the ordinance was fleshed out and adopted. This ordinance establishes an initial registration (Property - See Page 4)
Page 19
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – School District administrators and board members heard a report on the district’s violence, vandalism and bullying incidents of the last six months and reviewed its status concerning accomplished district
July 18, 2020
“In this report we report on all incidents of violence vandalism and investigations if confirmed, weapons offenses and substance a b u s e i n c i d e n t s ,” Baginski said. “We had only two and half months before we were shut down for closure
so the actual numbers are significantly lower than they were in the past.” He said in general the district’s substance abuse numbers were down proportionally and that figures were generally where they were in the past. The
repor t was done in conjunction with the district’s director of security. “We are constantly looking at how we can make our schools safer. We will continue to do that into the new school year with whatever we
District Bids Goodbye To Superintendent
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – School Board officials and administrators bid goodbye to Superintendent Dr. Stephen Genco last month during his last school board meeting. Nearly a year ago, Genco gave notice during a meeting in August that he would be retiring at the end of the school year. The superintendent couldn’t have imagined what his last year of serving as Jackson’s educational leader would bring. He thanked those he worked with and board members past and present “for all the support.” “This is my last board meeting. I have many mixed emotions obviously. I love Jackson. I consider this job and working with the people I work with and the boards to be the pinnacle of my career,” “I couldn’t have asked for a better community, a better group of people. I love this board
(Bullying - See Page 18)
(Goodbye - See Page 7)
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY • 2ND GENERATION FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1978
GEORGE S. HASSLER FUNERAL HOME
George S. Hassler, Owner & Director, NJ Lic. No. 3193 Brian T. Hassler, Manager, NJ Lic. No. 4054
Serving All Faiths with Personal Service • Traditional Burial & Cremation Options
Prearrangement and Prepayment Plans Available 980 Bennetts Mills Road • PO Box 1326 • Jackson, NJ 08527 Tel: 732.364.6808 | Fax: 732-364-8592 www.hasslerfuneralhome.com • contact@hasslerfuneralhome.com