Hillsborough Education Association (HEA) Endorses Collaboration For Board of Education Elections
Press Release: Hillsborough Education Association (HEA)
With a focus on strengthening collaboration between community stakeholders and the future of our district, the HEA established a screening committee composed of seven members, many of whom live in Hillsborough themselves. Chaired by Bob Fenster, HEA parliamentarian and HHS social studies teacher, this committee offered all four Board of Education candidates the opportunity to answer questions and attend a live interview conducted via Zoom to discuss their individual platform and vision for Hillsborough Township Public Schools.
“The candidates were given a questionnaire of ten questions about a variety of topics,” stated Fenster. “We then asked them another set of ten questions in a virtual interview. Finally, we reviewed available public statements of the candidates. It was our goal to be as thorough as possible to fully understand each candidate and his/her position.”
Following the screening, the HEA Screening Committee recommended the candidacy of Allison Laning-Beder for Hillsborough Board of Education to the HEA’s governing body, comprised of over 70 representatives from across the district. This recommendation was unanimously affirmed.
“After carefully reviewing all the information, the committee felt Allison Laning-Beder alone deserved our endorsement,” Fenster continued. “We believe she understands education from a variety of perspectives being a parent, a former educator, and a taxpayer. Her priorities include the physical well-being and mental health of students, faculty, and staff, increasing transparency and communication from the Board of Education, and working to ease the overcrowding in the district's schools.”
Hillsborough Township’s schools, businesses, township, police and fire are top-notch, often resulting in the community being identified as one of the best places to live. Over the past few months, the community has faced many challenges, including the full reopening of its schools. This monumental task was far from easy and required collaboration with all stakeholders to ensure the safety of students and staff, while continuing to deliver the exceptional education for which Hillsborough’s schools are known.
“We are proud to support a Board candidate who supports Hillsborough students and schools,” says HEA President Henry Goodhue. “There are considerable challenges facing our district and electing a candidate who is focused on true collaboration will ensure the success of our schools, as well as our entire community. We look forward to electing the candidate who is committed to embracing a cooperative approach that will deliver the “Best for BORO” for our students and staff.
