A Message from Superintendent Jason Bing

 

Welcome. I suppose this 2006-7 Board of Education could be considered my first. I have been a member of this district since 2003 and have witnessed a tremendous growth in our Board of Education and community due in large part to an increase in dialogue and conversation between the two. Effective communication doesn’t just happen-it evolves from a well-planned and implemented communication program. Over the past three years our Board of Education and community have made tremendous strides in building the bridges to communication. It is my belief, that communication needs to be formalized for various reasons: (a) the board’s legal and moral obligations to communicate the reasons for its actions and the way the schools operate (b) the board’s dual role in representing both the schools and community (c) accountability (d) the need to understand, clarify, and influence public opinion about the direction and function of public education.

 

I have enclosed part our board’s communication policy as it has developed over the last few years (A Board Member’s Cheat Sheet & Board Buddies). Our progress as a board and community has been noted in our recent NJ state monitoring, by County Superintendent Bill King and NJ School Boards representative Diane Morris.

 

My expectations for the community reflect those I have for members of the Board of Education. As I have discussed with our board members, we are not in the business of public debate and argument. We will not always agree on everything; that’s the spice of life. It would be a very boring world if every person had the same opinion. We allot 15 minutes for public comment on agenda items and 3 minutes per person for public comment on new business. This is an abundant amount of time. I can prove it with the following simple exercise: Please find a timepiece and just sit quietly for 3 minutes. It seems like an eternity doesn’t it? I ask every stakeholder in our district to utilize his or her time effectively and efficiently. If you are not a wordsmith, as I am not, have a friend, loved one, or professional (I understand President Bush’s former speech writer is looking for employment) help you scribe what you wish to say. Clarity and organization are key components in public speaking. Just watch me, I am a work in progress. In fact, I made sure to place “effective oral speaking” in my goals this year. I believe it is that important! In addition to clarity I urge board members, community members, administration, teachers and staff to speak to one another in a professional and respectful manner.

 

It is my intention as Superintendent to ensure productive, effective, and efficient Board of Education meetings. I believe I have your support in this endeavor. This can only benefit our children and strengthen our communities.

 

Again, if you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Only together we can provide the best education for our children.

 

PLEASE ATTEND BOARD MEETINGS…THE FUTURE OF OUR CHILDREN DEPEND ON IT. I truly appreciate all of your support, patience, efforts, and time.

 

Thanks-

Bing