CJARS

Anonymous had left a new comment on your post "MORE ON JULY COUNCIL MEETING": Since it was out of contex but news worthy I am posting it as a special  municipal interest subject. 

Hello again Doc,

I realize this is out of context from the discussion, but I just do not know how to get this information out there to the Plainfield and the rest of the public regarding the ongoing saga of Central Jersey Arts Charter School.

It is my understanding that there was a special Board meeting held this past Tuesday during which the entire Board of Trustees was dismissed as well as the corporation that was given responsibility - Renaissance School Services - for turning the school around.

Some of the reasons have to do with student assessment results -- one of the lowest of all public schools in NJ - and the fiscal irregularities and irresponsibilities .

Why is no one reporting on this? This charter school has underperformed for years yet has been kept out of the educational accountability limelight.

There may be an explanation as to why RSS was "ousted" -- now that Chis Cerf has left the commissioner's position, RSS no longer as an "ally".

Before Chris Cerf became commissioner he affiliated with RSS. He left, but he still has many "friends" at RSS.

Who is going to delve into the history of this charter school? It would make for a very interesting expose on the politics of the charter school movement here in NJ over the past 10 years.

And let us not forget --- that is OUR money that has been going to a failing for-profit enterprise.

It is a disservice to the children and families of Plainfield and to the taxpayers of NJ that CJACS is still open.

Rena

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