The Herald and The Lantern

Wednesday, September 24.1*80

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State OK For Boro School

AVALON - The local School District has tamed high marks from the state Commissioner of Education in two major areas and given an "interim passing grade in a

.third

In its report on evaluation and classification status for the past school year, the state

found

THE DISTRICT has made considerable progress in the implementation of the Thorough and Efficient process Goali. objectives and standards for the educational program have been adopted. Needs assessment procedures have be«*i developed and implemented Improvement programs have been instituted *n areas determined to be in need The chief school administrator and the board Of education have provided opportunities for the staff to attend meetings, workshops and con-

ferences

A SUCCESSFUL basic skills program has been

Procedures for evaluating and reporting pupil progress to parents/guardians have been enhanced by the use of interim progress reports. A part-time music teacher has been em-

ployed

There has been an increased use of aides in the

school

PROCEDURES to identify exceptionally gifted and talented pupils have been developed and implemented A staff member has been designated to coordinate program development in this area The continued support of the administration toward special education has been evidenced by the district’s policies, attitudes and

actions

ARTICULATION has improved among the districts having a ^sendingreceiving relationship with the Middle Township School District In recognition of the efforts and progress made by the Avalon School

implemented in the school * District toward the im-

plementation of a thorough and efficient system of public education, the following commendations are cited: THE MINIMUM Bask Skills test results over the past three years indicate that successful programs in reading and math have been implemented in the school. The basic skills assessment program has been enhanced by the use of criterion-referenced testing measures. THE BOARD of education has graciously consented to administer the funds for the countywide "Interning for Learning" project. All pupils have been provided continuous access to programs and services of a library/media facility. The district has employed a full-time media specialist. A variety of materials and equipment has been provided. THE DISTRICT has instituted a summer school program that includes enrichment activities for career awareness and maintenance instruction in

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reading and math. Daily weather forecasts over a local radio station have been provided as part of the sixth grade science program. THE SCIENCE curriculum has been expanded to include laboratory experiences. A comprehensive policy manual had been developed. Services have been contracted for continued maintenance and upgrading. THROUGH THESE accomplishments, the district's educational plan and basic skills instruction earned the highest classification, "approved." In a third area, the physical plant, the district was classified "interim approval pending." FOR “APPROVED” status, the state urged that the school district: Prepare and submit schematic drawings approved by a licensed architect or engineer for the renovations made to the school building. Implement the activities as stated in the district’s July 1. Annual Report to obtain approval from the County Superintendent’s Office for the use of the trailer as an emergency

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More Time to Ponder Marina Lot Purchase

AVALON - Borough Council has postponed its vote on the controversial question of whether to spend $2.35 million for just under 3 acres of prime backbay land with water rights — even though publk hearing on the bond ordinance is set for 8 p.m. Sept. 26. According to Council President Philip Judyski, approval from the state Local Finance Board on the pending financing plan is necessary before the Council vote may occur. Since the board doesn’t meet until next Monday, Council has decided to vote on the issue at the subsequent regular meeting, 8 p.m. Oct. 9. WHILE THIS Friday night’s publk hearing on the bond issue will still take place, it is difficult to imagine much new ground being covered since the matter has been under public scrutiny for some time. At the v Sept. 18 Council session, for example, a few residents *on hand expressed confusion over financing plans for the proposal (which concerns a parcel at 8th and Ocean Dr. containing 41 boat slips and the last riparian rights available. Borough officials have proposed purchasing the land — estimated by the tax assessor to be worth 14 million — as a public marina park to keep it open and out of the hands of townhouse or condominium developers). MR. JUDYSKI reiterated that while application has been for state

Green Acres funds to help pay for the acquisition, no commitment has been forthcoming from Trenton. The council president noted that he had asked and been answered three times previously, what this could mean to taxpayers if state funding didn’t become available. Borough Auditor Irwin Gollen, replied earlier that, if such were the case, taxes would be increased by 3.44 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. QUESTIONS THEN arose concerning Mayor Ellsworth Armacost's mail polling of taxpayers. It was declared that 4,400 letters had been mailed but results were still inconclusive. A rough estimate of the tally, so far, was 1,100 for the purchase and 700 against. THE ANSWERS are to be tabulated alphabetically so that owners of multiple properties wouldn’t be able to overshadow the two-per-property owner vote. Mr. Judyski summed up the matter sUting: "This is not a matter of dollars and cents...The question is do we want multiple dwellings or open space? This is what your council must know." He requested that recipients consider the question carefully and then respond — adding that thus far approximately 30 people have carefully replied to all questions on the ballot but failed to fill in the “yes" or "no" boxes. Every possible effort will be made to contact these taxpayers before final tabulation is made, he noted.

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