Long Branch Public Schools Explained

Long Branch Public Schools
Superintendent:Francisco E. Rodriguez
Businessadmin:Peter E. Genovese III
Address:540 Broadway
City:Long Branch
County:Monmouth County
State:New Jersey
Zipcode:07740
Country:United States
Coordinates:40.2999°N -74.0004°W
Grades:pre-K to 12
Schools:8
Enrollment:5,786 (as of 2018–19)
Faculty:477.8 FTEs
Ratio:12.1:1
Free Label:District Factor Group
Free Text:B
Affiliations:Former Abbott district

Long Branch Public Schools is a comprehensive community public school district that serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in the city of Long Branch, in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[1] The district is one of 31 former Abbott districts statewide that were established pursuant to the decision by the New Jersey Supreme Court in Abbott v. Burke[2] which are now referred to as "SDA Districts" based on the requirement for the state to cover all costs for school building and renovation projects in these districts under the supervision of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority.[3] [4] As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of eight schools, had an enrollment of 5,786 students and 477.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.1:1.[5]

The district is classified by the New Jersey Department of Education as being in District Factor Group "B", the second lowest of eight groupings. District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common socioeconomic characteristics of the local districts. From lowest socioeconomic status to highest, the categories are A, B, CD, DE, FG, GH, I and J.[6]

Schools

Schools in the district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[7]) are:[8] [9] [10] [11]

Early childhood learning centers
Primary schools
Middle school
High school
Alternative

George L. Catrambone Elementary School was constructed at a total cost over $40 million for a facility that was designed to house 800 students in a facility covering for which construction began in 2012.[21] With the start of the 2014-15 school year, a realignment of the district closed West End School, converted Morris Avenue School for early childhood use and repurposed Audrey W. Clark School for alternative education.[22]

Superintendent pay

In March 2006, the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation issued a report to Governor Jon Corzine specifically and to the public in general that addressed "Questionable and Hidden Compensation for Public School Administrators". The report disclosed that the Long Branch school district had reported to the New Jersey Department of Education that Superintendent of Schools Joseph Ferraina (who retired in 2011) was receiving a base salary of $193,149 when, as the Commission of Investigation stated, he was actually receiving a total compensation of $305,099, some 58% higher than the amount reported to the State.[23] By 2011, Ferraina was earning a base salary of $242,550.

After three years as chief school administrator, Michael Salvatore accepted a contract in August 2014 under which he will earn less in base pay due to the state's superintendent salary cap. The school board approved a $165,000 annual base salary for Salvatore in a contract that expires in June 2019, which is a $10,000 reduction from his previous salary with the district. However, Salvatore's newest endeavor will supplement the contract with $10,000, which entails governing the Deal School District as a shared service superintendent.[24]

Administration

Core members of the district's administration are:[25] [26]

Board of education

The district's board of education, comprised of nine members, sets policy and oversees the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. As a Type II school district, the board's trustees are elected directly by voters to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with three seats up for election each year held (since 2012) as part of the November general election. The board appoints a superintendent to oversee the district's day-to-day operations and a business administrator to supervise the business functions of the district.[27] [28] [29]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.straussesmay.com/seportal/Public/DistrictPolicy.aspx?policyid=0110&id=b50ce4ebbb5f451db593dc1acdca7f47 Long Branch Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Identification
  2. https://www.njsda.gov/About/WhatWeDo#History What We Do: History
  3. https://www.njsda.gov/About/WhatWeDo What We Do
  4. https://www.njsda.gov/Content/FactSheets/31_SDA_Districts.pdf SDA Districts
  5. https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=3408940&DistrictID=3408940 District information for Long Branch Public School District
  6. http://www.state.nj.us/education/finance/rda/dfg.shtml NJ Department of Education District Factor Groups (DFG) for School Districts
  7. https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3408940 School Data for the Long Branch Public Schools
  8. https://www.longbranch.k12.nj.us/domain/29 District Leadership Team
  9. https://www.visitmonmouth.com/page.aspx?Id=239 County School List L-M
  10. https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/selectreport/2022-2023/25/2770 School Performance Reports for the Long Branch Public Schools
  11. https://homeroom6.doe.state.nj.us/directory/school/districtid/2770 New Jersey School Directory for the Long Branch Public Schools
  12. https://www.longbranch.k12.nj.us/Domain/8 Lenna W. Conrow School
  13. https://www.longbranch.k12.nj.us/Domain/17 Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center
  14. https://www.longbranch.k12.nj.us/Domain/9 Morris Avenue School
  15. https://www.longbranch.k12.nj.us/Domain/12 Amerigo A. Anastasia School
  16. https://www.longbranch.k12.nj.us/Domain/13 George L. Catrambone Elementary School
  17. https://www.longbranch.k12.nj.us/Domain/11 Gregory School
  18. https://www.longbranch.k12.nj.us/Domain/14 Long Branch Middle School
  19. https://www.longbranch.k12.nj.us/Domain/15 Long Branch High School
  20. https://www.longbranch.k12.nj.us/Domain/16 Audrey W. Clark School / The Academy of Alternative Programs
  21. http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552012/approved/20120924a.html "Groundbreaking of Catrambone Elementary School Continues New Era of Efficient and Cost-Effective School Construction Under Governor Christie"
  22. Sheldon, Christopher. "Long Branch Will Realign Elementary Schools After West End School Closure; The Audrey W. Clark School will also have a new purpose after redistricting.", Long Branch - Eatontown Patch, September 6, 2013. Accessed August 20, 2014. "Kindergarten classrooms will be pulled from the district's current elementary schools and placed into the Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center and Lenna W. Conrow School, which are currently preschools. The Morris Avenue School will also become an exclusive early education center after serving as a home for pre-kindergarten to third grade students."
  23. http://www.state.nj.us/sci/pdf/SCIHigherEdReport.pdf "Taxpayers Beware: What You Don't Know Can Cost You"
  24. Williams, Carol Gorga. "Long Branch educator takes on Deal school", Asbury Park Press, August 7, 2014. Accessed August 20, 2014. "The school board recently approved a $165,000 annual salary for Salvatore in a contract that expires in June 2019. Salvatore, however, will pick up an additional $10,000 a year as the superintendent for the Deal school district."
  25. https://www.longbranch.k12.nj.us/domain/82 Superintendent's Cabinet
  26. https://homeroom6.doe.state.nj.us/directory/district/county/monmouth New Jersey School Directory for Monmouth County
  27. https://www.nj.gov/education/finance/fp/dwb/DistrictByTypeList2018.pdf New Jersey Boards of Education by District Election Types - 2018 School Election
  28. https://www.nj.gov/education/finance/fp/acfr/search/23/2770.pdf#page=43 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the City of Long Branch School District
  29. https://www.longbranch.k12.nj.us/Page/48 Board of Education Members

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