We are less than 50 days away from one of the most important elections in the City of Paterson. The board of education election is a pivotal issue because we as a community must go to the polls and make sure that we elected people to serve on the board who are not political operatives.
Teague: ‘School board has become nothing more than an extension of the political mess this city is in’
I recently attended a school board meeting to voice my concerns about the process being used to select the next schools chief. I later found out that several board members had colorful comments in response. One comment suggested, in so many words, that the role of boards members in this matter was to protect fellow…
Teague: We can’t afford electing people with their own political interests at heart
I hear numerous complaints from the community about the state of our city. We often blame the people we put in office. In all honesty, we can’t just blame the politicians completely. By their standards they are doing what seems right to them or at least what they believe they can safely get away with.
Teague: I won’t run for school board
We have reached the time of year that everyone is preparing to position themselves to run for office. I have heard various rumors throughout the city and I’d like the opportunity to clear it up. Once and for all.
Paterson activist wants community forums for superintendent selection
I am writing this letter in response to a recent article that was published announcing the retirement of Dr. Donnie Evans. With the return of local control on the horizon, the current school board could very well be handed the power to select the next superintendent. To that end, I believe a series of community…
Teague: Bring Paterson students back to district
I have an opinion about the recent article you published concerning the bussing situation. This is just my opinion and I’m entitled to it. Let me preface my letter by stating that I am a parent and activist in the city. Recently, the school district decided to take away courtesy bussing to Passaic County Technical…
Paterson activist supports bringing ‘halls to the falls,’ shares being approached by Finnish tourist looking to see Great Falls
I am writing this letter in support of bringing the halls to the falls. As I understand it, the Great Falls holds a great deal of historical significance on a local, state and federal level. I was in Manhattan last week and was approached by tourists from Finland who wanted to see the Great Falls.…