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Residents and parents press Berkeley Heights BOE to restore Prism club funding; board says formal proposal needed
Summary
Multiple residents and parents urged the Berkeley Heights Board of Education to approve funding and formal recognition for the Prism (GSA) club, calling it a needed safe space; board members said the district requires a formal adviser proposal and stipend review under the BHEA process before the board can vote.
Dozens of residents told the Berkeley Heights Board of Education at a special meeting that the district should reverse an earlier decision that blocked formal funding for the Prism club, a middle‑school group for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
“Prism is about belonging,” said a resident who identified as Rich of East Avenue, urging the board to pursue available Union County grants to support the club. Rachel Mehta, a parent, said the club “100% should happen” and pleaded with the board to approve funding so students “have a place to be safe and…
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