Parent Panel Sets Meeting With Hughes
Members of the Parent Student Action Committee will meet County School Superintendent John Hughes at 7 p.m. Thursday Nov. 7 at the central office to discuss problems in the school system. The group seeks an audit of books and explanations for an $831000 deficit amid claims of mismanagement while Hughes says he has not been contacted and defends the system.
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Hughes denies threats against MCEA in media statements
Daily Telegraph reports Princeton school superintendent Hughes disputed claims that he threatened Mercer County Education Association members. He confirmed meeting seven MCEA executive committee members to improve relations and discuss questions raised publicly, stressing he did not threaten anyone.
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Mercer County Board Refuses Open Forum Appearance
Princeton the Mercer County Board of Education will not add the minority open forum to tonight’s agenda to discuss alleged racial issues. Superintendent John Hughes says the group represents a single parent’s concerns and the board will meet groups only when multiple stakeholders are involved. He notes he did not select forum members and emphasizes the board seeks to avoid statements lacking verification while offering private discussions with the involved parents. The article also touches on a separate dispute with the MCEA over a financial audit and press disclosures.
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