Under the leadership of Karen Lewicki and Lisa Tonnisen, the Play Unified program has come a long way since its inception in 2010. Twelve members of the class of 2012 started the club as sophomores with the goal of building bonds among students of all abilities and promoting inclusion. It has since grown to include […]
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OBEA Fights for School Funding
The OBEA is leading the fight against the State’s cuts to Old Bridge Township Public School district’s funding. As a result of the debate over the NJ State budget in the spring of 2018, OBTPS is facing a financial crisis. The district is projected to face approximately $12 million in cuts to its state funding […]
Stop the Cuts! (online petition)
Old Bridge Township is facing a significant reduction in state funding over the next seven years. These cuts will negatively impact the students, programs, and employees in the district. Senator Thompson and Assemblymen Dancer and Clifton have introduced bills that would restore the full funding to Old Bridge and other negatively impacted districts. Please show […]
OBEA Members Only: “Old School” Happy Hour Social, January 25!
OBEA Goes Old School! Join us for an OBEA winter social. This is the Third Annual OBEA Member Social. Please join us when you can and leave when you are ready. There will be food and drink available. Kick back and relax! The event features free beer and wine in addition to a fully-stocked cash bar, […]
Please sign this petition to restore state funding to OB Public Schools
State Aid Petition The recent change in NJ state aid funding is going to lead to a reduction in state aid of 12 million dollars over six years for Old Bridge Township Public Schools. Senator Thompson and Assemblymen Dancer and Clifton have introduced bills in the NJ Assembly and the NJ State Senate seeking to […]
Free Family Movie Night! 10/26/2018
Click here to view the flyer with details: Free Movie Night Oct 2018 Trolls
The OBEA at OB Day!
On Saturday, September 21, the OBEA Pride Committee lived up to its name when it set up shop and participated in another successful Old Bridge Day! Several OBEA members spent the day meeting and greeting thousands of Old Bridge students and residents who came out to join in the fun. The Pride in Public Education […]
- ESP Job Justice bills clear Assembly committeeNJEA members found out late last week that two bills aiming to provide job justice for educational support professionals (ESP) would be heard by the Assembly Labor Committee on Thursday, Feb 14. Members sprang into action and got to work making phone calls, sending emails and posting on social media. Today the unyielding advocacy of […] […]
