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Parents and staff urge faster contract negotiations and raise grading and account-access complaints

Roselle Park Board of Education · November 19, 2025
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Summary

A custodial staff member urged additional night staffing and faster contract ratification; a parent, identified as Edward Gate, alleged unfair grading of his children, said his parent account was blocked and asked the board to investigate and provide a designated contact.

During public participation the board heard two substantive public comments. A custodial staff member said night custodians are often working alone at elementary schools and urged the district to add part-time help and expedite contract negotiations for custodial staff. The speaker said they appreciate a newly hired substitute but asked the board for ‘‘a little more urgency’’ on contract ratification.

Later, Edward Gate returned to the…

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