Get Cresskill Kids back to school

11/07/2023

VOTE!! It’s not too late! Polls are open until 8pm!

11/07/2023

Polls are Open Til 8pm!!!!

11/06/2023

10/29/2023

VOTING FOR BOE 101 (2023 Edition)

Many people have been reaching out for a clearer understanding of how our BOE elections work and how to cast votes. Here are unbiased instructions and answers to some FAQ’s, based on this year’s ballot (pictured):

-There are always 9 total Trustees sitting on the Cresskill BOE who are elected for 3-year terms, 3 seats per year.

-This year 2 of the sitting trustees who are up for reelection are retiring from the board, giving us one Full 3-year term incumbent in the race, Amy Cusick.

- There are 3 seats available for the Full 3-year term, with 4 candidates running for these seats (S. Barrs, A. Moscu, A. Cusick, H. Martin.)

-Only 3 of the 4 candidates who are running for Full term seats can win. The 3 candidates with the most votes in the Full term section of the ballot will be Board of Education Trustees for the next three years. The Full-term candidate with the least number of votes will not get a seat.

-Voters can only vote for a maximum of 3 candidates in the Full 3-year Term section of the ballot but do not have to select 3. You can even select only one or two or even none, if you wish.

-This year there is a 4th seat, for an Unexpired 2-year term, because Daniel Nemet-Nejat was appointed by the board after one of the trustees resigned. In such cases, the appointed incumbent must run for election for the remainder of his 3-year term. He is running unopposed.

-Voters can only cast votes for Daniel Nemet-Nejat or no one in the Unexpired 2-year term section of the ballot.
-Each voter cannot select any candidate more than once in an election.

-Voters must be US Citizens and registered to vote in Cresskill to vote for Cresskill BOE.

-Your District No. and your poll location (where you go to vote) is on the front of your Sample Ballot mailer, Lower Left.

-You do not have to be a registered voter to show your support for candidates and to encourage registered friends and neighbors to go out and vote.

As always, please feel free to reach out to Get Cresskill Kids back to school with additional questions.

10/05/2023

MEET THE CANDIDATES BEFORE ELECTION DAY!!!

10/16/2023 @7:30pm
High School/Middle School Media Center: 1 Lincoln Dr, Cresskill

Our schools need informed voters to make the right choices for our children. Please try to attend to learn more about the candidates!
Your voice matters! Tap the link to submit questions that you would like the moderator to ask the candidates…a great way to learn how each will address your own family’s concerns!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhf7Cw8kCXLf-AgaxBn-p_1oupg3l-ChOUvkFGT9gDQBqN9g/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1asYKHYBWpM8dTdL3yOQcpYwcijnMMOVQEF1I6sd8c7OSmvDEtD-oLMI0_aem_AYPKpnhFxtMpJjefWLFDCMAAgFAuFavZgd7V0-CHeRrGrvXBjZaUxgF1KO96C_Xmfzo&mibextid=2JQ9oc

Looking forward to being a part of Meet the Candidates Night on October 16. It's a great opportunity for Cresskill voters to learn more about all the BOE candidates.

You can also submit questions ahead of time here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhf7Cw8kCXLf-AgaxBn-p_1oupg3l-ChOUvkFGT9gDQBqN9g/viewform

Hope to see you there!

09/30/2023

Was I the only one worrying constantly over the rain today?? It is so important that we all work together as one community, our school, our town, and our parents, to make quick decisions and leverage all of Cresskill's resources! Together we are Cresskill Strong!

09/25/2023

I got my Mail-In Ballot today. Exciting to see my name listed as a candidate. Don't forget to apply for your Mail-In Ballot (https://www.bergencountyclerk.org/Services/22) or VOTE on November 7!

09/25/2023

My name is Sarah Barrs (formerly Brenner) and I am running for a seat on the Cresskill Board of Education. I attended Merritt Memorial School and am a member of the Cresskill High School Class of 2000. Now, my husband and I are raising our family in Cresskill, with a sixth grader and an eighth grader. I have a personal and substantial interest in supporting our community to ensure that our schools remain strong and continue to improve.

I’ve been an active participant and volunteer in the schools and community since I moved back to Cresskill over 10 years ago. I served on the Cresskill Municipal Alliance Committee, which funded activities and programs to prevent alcoholism and drug abuse in our community. For 7 years, I served as the Merritt School HSA Co-President where I volunteered my time to coordinate activities and fundraising projects for the school, as well as acted as a liaison between the school administration and parents. I’ve also spent countless hours coaching various Cresskill town recreation teams and the Girls on the Run team at Merritt School. Through these roles, I have dedicated significant time and effort to volunteering, which allowed me to learn a lot about the schools and community along the way.
In my work experience, I was a practicing lawyer at a large corporate law firm, working in litigation and on government investigations. This experience allows me to manage difficult conversations and negotiate among different groups and help drive consensus. I also founded and coordinated a pro bono program that developed curriculum and taught practical law to New York City high school students. This demonstrates my longtime passion for volunteering and education. I have retained my law licenses in New York and New Jersey even as I have spent the last few years focused on raising my family and volunteering in Cresskill. I hope I can continue to leverage my education and skills as a volunteer on the Board of Education.

I believe that Cresskill's schools are the foundation of our community and that the school district and town should foster a positive relationship, working together to improve our community. I believe in full transparency and accountability in the board's decision-making. I hope as a participant on the board, I will help make the community feel welcome and free to ask questions; get timely and truthful answers about their children’s education and the administration of the school district. I believe we should conduct a fresh and comprehensive review of the district’s budget to find creative and untapped sources of funding and savings.

Ultimately, I believe it is vital to do whatever is necessary to continue driving excellence in the schools and am willing and excited to devote my efforts to achieve that goal. I am ready for the opportunity to give back to the schools that gave me so much.