A joint meeting of the West Orange Board of Education and the West Orange Township Council will be held to discuss the failed school budget.

May 17, 6:30 p.m.
West Orange High School
51 Conforti Avenue

If necessary the joint meeting will be continued on May 18 and May 19 also at 6:30 at the High School.

As you are probably aware, the 2010-2011 Board of Education Budget was defeated in the town-wide vote last Tuesday. It is now the responsibility of the Town Council to review the Budget line by line to determine any cuts they believe should be made.

The West Orange Town Council will be hearing public comment on the 2010-2011 School Budget. The meeting will begin with a Conference Agenda Session where the Budget Review Consultant will be approved and then introduced to explain the defeated school board budget and the timeline. It is important that the Council hears your voice. A final tax levy is due by May 19.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Conference Agenda Session begins at 6:30pm
Public comment begins at 7:00pm
66 Main Street in Council Chambers

In addition, a special joint Town Council / Board of Education open, public meeting to discuss the recommendations of the Budget Review Consultant and the Town Council is also scheduled.

Monday, May 17 at 6:30pm
Location TBD

The League of Women Voters is moderating a question and answer session for candidates for the West Orange Board of Education.

Tuesday, April 13th, 7:30pm
West Orange High School
Library Media Center
(Conforti Avenue Entrance)

The candidates will make opening statements followed by a question and answer period from the audience. All voters are encouraged to attend. Sponsored by The West Orange Council of PTAs. If you are unsure of your polling location, please call the town clerk at 973-325-4155.