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From 88 to 57: What Happened to Hardyston?
By Hardyston Community Advocate
Posted on May 21, 2026

The numbers are stark enough that you can’t miss them. Last year, Hardyston Elementary had a summative rating of 88. This year, it’s 57. That’s not a dip. That’s a cliff. [Read More]
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What More Did They Want Cut?
By Hardyston Community Advocate
Posted on May 6, 2026

Donna Carey and Dana Kalczuk have spent previous board meetings talking publicly about wanting to add things to classrooms and give teachers more support. [Read More]
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Absent for the Budget, Online During the Meeting, and a No Vote on a Typo Fix

You can't skip the hard conversations and then vote no on the paperwork.
By Hardyston Community Advocate
Posted on April 24, 2026

You may remember our coverage from January 2025, when we asked what was more important to Donna Carey than the students being recognized in front of her-because she was on her phone during student awards. An OPRA request later confirmed it wasn’t board business. [Read More]
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Pattern Brief: Two Years of Documented Distraction and Governance Lapses
By Hardyston Community Advocate
Posted on February 17, 2026

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Budget Basics, Confidentiality, and Bean Bag Chairs: Questions from the February 10 Meeting
By Hardyston Community Advocate
Posted on February 11, 2026

The February 10, 2026 Hardyston Board of Education meeting covered routine business: finance reports, curriculum discussion, student recognition, and the launch of the superintendent search process. [Read More]
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Board Budget Workshop: Distraction Concerns Over Carey's Phone Use
By Hardyston Community Advocate
Posted on February 4, 2026

The Hardyston Township Board of Education kicked off budget season on January 20, 2026. It was a long workshop with tough conversations about rising costs, staffing needs, facility repairs, and uncertainty around state aid. [Read More]
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Hardyston Board of Education Meeting Recap: January 20, 2026
By Hardyston Community Advocate
Posted on January 21, 2026

Overview [Read More]
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Documented Board Votes Contrast With 'I Don't Remember' Claim
By Hardyston Community Advocate
Posted on January 8, 2026

At the January 6, 2026 Board of Education meeting, Donna Carey stated: [Read More]
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Meeting Highlights: Positive Momentum from HARDYSTON BOARD OF EDUCATION Meeting - January 6 2026
By Hardyston Community Advocate
Posted on January 7, 2026

On January 6, 2026, the Hardyston Board of Education (HBOE) kicked off the new year with a reorganization meeting covering several key district matters. [Read More]
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When Leadership Walks Away: The Cost of Driving Good People Out
By Hardyston Community Advocate
Posted on January 6, 2026

Strong school districts don’t just retain good programs - they retain good people. [Read More]
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From 88 to 57: What Happened to Hardyston?

What More Did They Want Cut?

Absent for the Budget, Online During the Meeting, and a No Vote on a Typo Fix

You can't skip the hard conversations and then vote no on the paperwork.

Pattern Brief: Two Years of Documented Distraction and Governance Lapses

Budget Basics, Confidentiality, and Bean Bag Chairs: Questions from the February 10 Meeting

Board Budget Workshop: Distraction Concerns Over Carey's Phone Use

Hardyston Board of Education Meeting Recap: January 20, 2026

Documented Board Votes Contrast With 'I Don't Remember' Claim

Meeting Highlights: Positive Momentum from HARDYSTON BOARD OF EDUCATION Meeting - January 6 2026

When Leadership Walks Away: The Cost of Driving Good People Out

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