Schindler Applauds Codey, Questions Opponents Accountability on Education

Governor signed new bipartisan law to monitor progress of school districts which her opponents voted against

25th District Assembly Candidate Janice Schindler, applauded Governor Codey and the State Legislature on the signing into law of S-1431 which establishes the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJCQSAC), a new state monitoring system for public school districts. This legislation was a bipartisan effort which had support from legislators from both sides of the aisle, including Senator Martha Bark (R) and our Senator Anthony Bucco (R) as prime sponsors.

“I believe that it is extremely important that we monitor the performance of our school districts,� said Schindler. “We must ensure that our schools are held accountable for the investment our taxpayers are making."

Under the new legislation, each school district will provide an annual report on its progress in complying with the new quality performance indicators. The quality performance indicators are the standards to be met in five key components of school district effectiveness: instructional and program; personnel; fiscal management; operations; and governance. Based on the district's compliance with the indicators, the Commissioner of Education will assess district effectiveness and determine the type and level of oversight and technical assistance and support the district will receive.

Unfortunately, the incumbent representatives in the 25th District voted against this bipartisan effort even with Morris County’s own Senator Bucco as its prime sponsor. Schindler pledged her support for the new law this past weekend at a "No Child Left Behind" forum saying, “we need people who will put partisanship aside and ensure we monitor the investment we are making in our schools. Instead of verbally attacking an issue, the incumbents should be working with members of both political parties to help track the needs and progress of our school districts and to provide a level of oversight when required.�

Janice has served on the executive board of the Mountain Lakes Home & School Association, as co-president of the Washington School Home & School Association, and on the religious school & nursery school boards of her synagogue. Through these experiences, she has seen first hand the need to monitor the progress of our schools in order to ensure they achieve the best possible results.

Janice Schindler and Thom Jackson are running against Richard Merkt and Michael Patrick Carroll in the 25th District in November. The 25th District is comprised of 17 towns in Morris County.

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