Rumors Swirl About 'Financial Issues' In Nutley Schools: Update
NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley Public School District is having some financial issues, officials recently announced – although the exact nature of the problem wasn’t made clear.
The Nutley Board of Education and Superintendent Kent Bania released a message to the school community about the situation on Tuesday:
“Recently, the Nutley Board of Education learned of factors impacting the finances of the Nutley Public Schools. The district took immediate action and has employed the help of professionals who specialize in this area. In addition, the district is working closely with the county offices of the New Jersey Department of Education to come to a resolution. The Nutley Public District is committed to the education of its students and will continue to manage this matter. The district does not anticipate a change in the programs or the education of the students of Nutley. We thank you for your support and patience as we work through this period. The district and board of education will continue to communicate with you as more information is available.”
The district’s message was followed the next day by a statement from the Nutley Board of Commissioners, who wrote:
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“The board of commissioners has received news of the Nutley school district’s financial and accounting issues. We share the concerns of this community about this situation. As always, our priority is to ensure that our students’ education is not affected by any administrative issues. The board of education is a wholly separate body of elected officials. We are committed to supporting the board of education members as they continue to look into the root cause of any issues in the school district. We are prepared to assist if needed in whatever capacity that we can.”
“While this preliminary news is concerning, we urge the community to let the factual inquiry unfold to its conclusion while avoiding rumor and speculation in the meantime,” the commissioner board added.
“Thank you for your concern for our community and cooperation as this situation is addressed,” the board said.
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