Did You Know?

BOE Lack of Results:

  • Average teacher has 20.4 years of experience with median salary of $93,885 plus full benefits (2nd highest in Monmouth County).  Student-teacher ratio is 9:1.

  • In 2023, the District was last in the State in academic test scores.

    • 12.5% of students were at grade level for English/Language Arts

    • Less than 10% of students were at grade level for Math

Superintendent Fiasco:

  • The District has been paying TWO superintendents almost $500,00 per year since February, 2024. Why?  What was the process?  How long will it continue?*

Financial and Enrollment Losses:

  • In the past two years:

    • Costs per student increased over the prior 5 year average.

    • The share of the school budget paid by Asbury Park residents increased $11,269,844.

    • Enrollment has decreased by 265 students.

    • In 2023-24, 1324 students attended District schools and 656 Asbury Park students attended Charter schools.

Did You Also Know?

FACT #1

The board majority wants to create a “Operations Manager” position. How much will THIS DUPLICATIVE POSITION cost? (The School District already has a DIRECTOR of Operations).

FACT #2

This “Operations Position” description reads like a combination of a Head of Human Resources and Assistant Superintendent position? Do we need a THIRD Superintendent now? How will adding another ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Member “Support Asbury’s Children?”

FACT #3

In February 2024, 5 members of the BOE, including board member & candidate Maghsood, voted to suspended Dr. Adams on paid administrative leave.

FACT #4

7 Months later, the BOE majority has NOT disclosed whether an investigation has taken place.

FACT #5

This BOE majority has provided no results of any investigation into the grounds for Dr. Adams’ suspension.

FACT #6

In February 2024, the BOE majority, including board Member & candidate Maghsood, voted to promote Mr. Gerbino as interim acting superintendent and give him a raise of approximately $30,000. No information has been provided regarding the process to hire Mr. Gerbino

FACT #7

As a result, TAXPAYERS have been paying TWO superintendents almost $500,000 per year with benefits: Over $200,000 to our interim acting superintendent and over $180,000 for the suspended superintendent.

FACT #8

NO explanation has been provided regarding the BOE majority’s plan to resolve this issue of paying TWO superintendents.

FACT #9

The Improve Learning Now! Ticket is NOT calling for the reinstatement of Dr. Adams.