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Parent tells North Brunswick board district lacks formal tutoring, urges action
Summary
A parent told the board his seventh‑grade daughter is academically struggling and said he was advised to seek paid tutoring; he urged the district to create formal after‑school or paid intervention programs for students who cannot afford private services.
At the Feb. 4 North Brunswick Township Board of Education meeting, parent Josh Melasari addressed the board to describe his daughter’s academic struggles and to press the district for expanded, formal academic interventions beyond volunteer teacher help.
"As far as I can tell there's no formal after school program at North Brunswick Township Middle School…nor is there any kind of formal after school tutoring," Melasari said, describing his experience being directed to private, paid tutoring options when he asked counselors for help. He said his daughter failed math last year after extended staff absences and substitute coverage and that he fears she will continue to move forward without needed skills.
Melasari told the board he is considering charter alternatives because they offer structured, paid tutoring, Saturday intervention classes and summer school targeted to students who do not meet standards. He said the direction given by a counselor to pursue private options is not a realistic solution for families without the resources.
Superintendent Dr. Zukowski responded by thanking Melasari for coming forward and inviting continued conversation: "Miss can you reach out to my office?" he said, offering to involve the principal and district administration in follow up. Board members said they appreciated the comment and indicated staff would continue the conversation in a follow‑up meeting with the parent and school staff.
The board did not take immediate action on new programs during the meeting; Melasari’s remarks were recorded as public comment and the administration was asked to follow up with the parent and building leadership.
