I am writing to encourage Hillsborough residents to vote for Judy Haas in the Board of Education election on April 27.
Mrs. Haas has served this community well as a Board of Education member. She is diligent, compassionate, fair and, most important of all, an independent thinker. She does not hesitate to ask the tough questions, and she expects answers. This is the type of person we need to ensure that we as a community deliver the best possible education to all our children in a fiscally responsible manner.
Mrs. Haas has served this community well as a Board of Education member. She is diligent, compassionate, fair and, most important of all, an independent thinker. She does not hesitate to ask the tough questions, and she expects answers. This is the type of person we need to ensure that we as a community deliver the best possible education to all our children in a fiscally responsible manner.
In this current economic climate and the reduced spending that comes along with it, we need a knowledgeable person who can make sure that the kids’ educational needs are protected.
Most recently, she spoke out against the privatization of employees in our school district. And I am glad that the teachers’ union has offered compromise in order to maintain these positions. Mrs. Haas understands the negative effects that privatization would have, such as a decrease in the quality of our personnel, staff turnover and low morale, which would directly affect students in the classroom.
Most recently, she spoke out against the privatization of employees in our school district. And I am glad that the teachers’ union has offered compromise in order to maintain these positions. Mrs. Haas understands the negative effects that privatization would have, such as a decrease in the quality of our personnel, staff turnover and low morale, which would directly affect students in the classroom.
Mrs. Haas spends innumerable hours researching and reviewing the issues that come to the board for action. She supports teachers and students alike in trying to create a climate of excellence in the educational arena. Being a board member takes time and dedication, Mrs. Haas has shown that she will put forth both.
Judy Haas’ experience, knowledge, and dedication to our schools and community have been very important to the Board of Education. She deserves all of our support in this year’s election.
Judy Haas’ experience, knowledge, and dedication to our schools and community have been very important to the Board of Education. She deserves all of our support in this year’s election.
I hope you will join me in voting for Judy Haas for Hillsborough Board of Education.
Elisa Duch
Hillsborough
Elisa Duch
Hillsborough
April 13th, 2011. Resident believes Haas will keep interests of kids first
Now more than ever, it is important for Hillsborough residents to vote in the upcoming Board of Education election.
Judy Haas is now the most experienced remaining member of the board. Her knowledge and experience are vital to the upcoming decisions that need to be addressed. She is also the hardest-working person on the board. I hear her talk about attending classroom events to make sure she is connected to the most important part of this process...the children. She continues to monitor outside school districts for ideas and attends every extra training event to bring back the best information to improve our district. She listens to every suggestion from the public, and will not give up if the idea is the best choice for our children.
It is obvious to me when I watch the Board of Education meetings that she does her homework. She has spent her career in public service and has shown Hillsborough that education and our children are her top priority. She does not follow the crowd and digs down to fight for a quality education for our children. I know that if I go to Judy with a suggestion or problem that she will do everything in her power to get the job done.
On all the challenging issues that come to the board, Judy will always keep our children’s interests first.
Judy Haas is now the most experienced remaining member of the board. Her knowledge and experience are vital to the upcoming decisions that need to be addressed. She is also the hardest-working person on the board. I hear her talk about attending classroom events to make sure she is connected to the most important part of this process...the children. She continues to monitor outside school districts for ideas and attends every extra training event to bring back the best information to improve our district. She listens to every suggestion from the public, and will not give up if the idea is the best choice for our children.
It is obvious to me when I watch the Board of Education meetings that she does her homework. She has spent her career in public service and has shown Hillsborough that education and our children are her top priority. She does not follow the crowd and digs down to fight for a quality education for our children. I know that if I go to Judy with a suggestion or problem that she will do everything in her power to get the job done.
On all the challenging issues that come to the board, Judy will always keep our children’s interests first.
Eileen Gonzalez
Hillsborough
Hillsborough
April 13th, 2011. Judy Haas is serious, open, communicative
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On April 27, I urge Hillsborough residents to vote for incumbent candidate Judy Haas for Board of Education.
Judy not only cares deeply about our students and our educational community, but she is a consummate public servant. Beginning with a master’s degree in public administration and continuing as a public administrator and policy advisor in New York, before becoming Township Administrator in Hillsborough, Judy totally understands the legal, financial, regulatory, and ethical aspects of maintaining the public’s trust.
She is also passionate about education and appreciates the efforts of students, teachers, support staff and administrators to create a great educational environment here in Hillsborough. Since 2004, Judy has blended her capabilities as a public servant with her desire to serve the educational community, and has become a very valued board member, whom parents, teachers, school administrators, and community members alike, turn to for deeper understanding of and expert advice on district issues.
As budgets become tighter and expectations of public education increase, it’s imperative that we have people on the board who take their responsibility very seriously and are transparent and responsive to the public. Judy works hard and reviews everything in detail that comes before her as a board member. She has never been a rubber stamp for the school administration, and always adds value to the discussion.
Judy not only cares deeply about our students and our educational community, but she is a consummate public servant. Beginning with a master’s degree in public administration and continuing as a public administrator and policy advisor in New York, before becoming Township Administrator in Hillsborough, Judy totally understands the legal, financial, regulatory, and ethical aspects of maintaining the public’s trust.
She is also passionate about education and appreciates the efforts of students, teachers, support staff and administrators to create a great educational environment here in Hillsborough. Since 2004, Judy has blended her capabilities as a public servant with her desire to serve the educational community, and has become a very valued board member, whom parents, teachers, school administrators, and community members alike, turn to for deeper understanding of and expert advice on district issues.
As budgets become tighter and expectations of public education increase, it’s imperative that we have people on the board who take their responsibility very seriously and are transparent and responsive to the public. Judy works hard and reviews everything in detail that comes before her as a board member. She has never been a rubber stamp for the school administration, and always adds value to the discussion.
Judy is also very approachable and parents who are concerned about their children’s education turn to her because they know they will have their concern heard. Over the years she has strengthened communication channels through her work on the district website, instant alerts, online surveys, e-newsletters and the Community Partnership Network — the latest collaborative effort between the Communications Committee, which she chairs, and the administration. If you want to really have input, go to one of their meetings — a partnership is truly being forged between the schools and the community and only good things will come of it.
If we want Hillsborough to continue to be a desirable community in which to raise a family, we have to have great schools. Excellence only happens with great leadership. Judy is not just experienced and dedicated, she is strong and principled and her values inform everything she does. This is why we need Judy to continue her critical work on the board.
Meryl Bisberg
Hillsborough
If we want Hillsborough to continue to be a desirable community in which to raise a family, we have to have great schools. Excellence only happens with great leadership. Judy is not just experienced and dedicated, she is strong and principled and her values inform everything she does. This is why we need Judy to continue her critical work on the board.
Meryl Bisberg
Hillsborough
April 20th, 2011: Haas impresses him as 'prudent yet protective'
Please join me in supporting Judy Haas for re-election to the Board of Education.
As a member of the board, Judy has been a tireless advocate for our children, demanding excellence from all teachers, administrators and staff. This has been reflected in the consistently high ratings our schools have received.
Fiscally, Judy has been prudent yet protective of what is required and necessary to maintain the quality of education that residents of Hillsborough expect and demand.
A realist, a creative thinker, someone who separates facts from fictions and gets down to business, Judy represents all elements of what comprises an effective, caring member.
She should continue to represent us on the Board of Education.
Michael Goldberg
Hillsborough
April 20th, 2011: Le asks vote for fellow board member Haas
We’ve all been guilty of voting for school board members with little knowledge of who they are and what they stand for so I feel compelled to take the liberty of sharing my knowledge of Judy Haas’ depth of experience and her untiring, unfailing efforts to apply that experience for the benefit of our school community.
To be fair, I don’t know enough about the other candidates to provide a thoughtful opinion but I am glad for our town that there is a healthy interest in joining the board.
Judy know the history of decisions made for our schools because of her six years as a member of the board. She also takes a great deal of time and effort to understand the context of our school policies, curriculum, and communications in relation to state and national standards. The same detailed eye she has for regulation and standards is also applied to finance, facilities, negotiations and other aspects of our schools that the board has an influence upon. If she doesn’t clearly understand an issue that comes before the board, she will ask for explanations before rendering an opinion or a vote.
Judy also doesn’t accept status quo and always strives to suggest improvements to support policy changes. This is evidenced by her attendance at many workshops offered by N.J. School Board Association to highlight best practices to ensure that students get the most out of their education. We recently attended Driving Student Achievement, which described the power of the basic premise “all children can learn and be challenged.” We learned how our school board must be a integral partner with the school administration to truly and fully implement this concept. Judy’s in-depth knowledge of our district allows her to provide guidance to our school administration that would make this concept a reality for each student.
Her commitment to our children is manifested in a myriad of ways. She is engaged in the school community and genuinely enjoys attending events that the board is invited to. She is ever vigilant to make sure that the high quality of education she aspires for Hillsborough’s students is reflected in Board of Ed actions.
This is my personal opinion. As a board member, I am disclosing that the opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of the board.
Please vote for Judy Haas on Wednesday, April 27th, to keep her leadership, vision, and guidance on the Hillsborough Board of Education.
Thuy Anh Le
Hillsborough
This is my personal opinion. As a board member, I am disclosing that the opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of the board.
Please vote for Judy Haas on Wednesday, April 27th, to keep her leadership, vision, and guidance on the Hillsborough Board of Education.
Thuy Anh Le
Hillsborough
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