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Monroe board invokes doctrine of necessity to vote on superintendent financial matters
Summary
The board read and approved a resolution invoking the 'doctrine of necessity' to allow conflicted members to participate in votes about Superintendent Dr. Sharie Chanley, citing litigation and family ties among members; the resolution will be posted and forwarded to the School Ethics Commission.
The Monroe Township Board of Education voted Feb. 18 to invoke the doctrine of necessity so the board can consider and vote on financial matters related to Superintendent Dr. Sharie Chanley despite a number of members having declared conflicts of interest.
Board counsel read the resolution, which cites the School Ethics Act (NJSA 18A:12‑21) and explains that six members have conflicts that could otherwise prevent the board from forming a quorum on these financial matters. The…
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