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Reimagining Cranford Public Schools

Greetings Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students, and Community Members,

On October 8th a proposal to reimagine Cranford Public Schools was presented, along with an invitation to attend three community meetings to engage in conversation about whether this initiative reflects our values and desires for our students.

Since that communication, Dr. Rubin has received feedback from numerous community members that the addition of meetings at each individual school would afford a greater opportunity for all to be heard and ensure each localized school community receives the information they desire.

UPDATED DATES! - Update as of November 18th:

Community Meetings:

• Tuesday, October 30, -CHS @ 7:00PM
• Wednesday, November 28, CHS @ 7:00PM - To be rescheduled due to conflict with 750 Walnut Meeting
• Monday, December 17, CHS @ 7:00PM

Individual School Meetings:

• Tuesday, November 13, WAS @ 7:00PM
• Thursday, November 15, HAS @ 7:00PM
• Monday, November 19, LAS @ 7:00PM
• Tuesday, November 20, OAS @ 7:00PM
• Tuesday, November 27, BPS @ 7:00PM
• Thursday, December 6, BAS @ 7:00PM - *Rescheduled Date
• Tuesday, December 4, CHS @ 7:00PM - *To be rescheduled due to conflict

As to the upcoming public community meetings, it has also been suggested that they would be more productive if the first two focused on particular topics. We ask that the community focus only on the areas that are presented that evening so that we may drill down on those topics.

It is important that the public has ample opportunity to discuss, and, ultimately, decide whether this proposal is best for our children. We believe this new meeting schedule is the start of many opportunities for healthy dialogue. Remember, the Reimagining Cranford proposal will not move forward if the community is not in favor of it. The proposal can only be implemented if the community decides to vote for funding the capital costs associated with the plan through a referendum. While we feel there are a lot of benefits in the proposed plan, this is not and will not be a superintendent or Board of Education decision --it will be a community decision. All feedback and viewpoints are welcome!