Long Branch Public Schools is a comprehensive community

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that serves students in

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through

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in the city of Long Branch, in Monmouth County,

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, United States. The district is one of 31 former

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s statewide that were established pursuant to the decision by the

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in ''Abbott v. Burke'' which are now referred to as "SDA Districts" based on the requirement for the state to cover all costs for school building and renovation projects in these districts under the supervision of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority. As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of eight schools, had an enrollment of 5,786 students and 477.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a

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of 12.1:1.District information for Long Branch Public School District

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. Accessed April 1, 2020. The district is classified by the

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as being in District Factor Group "B", the second lowest of eight groupings. District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common

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characteristics of the local districts. From lowest socioeconomic status to highest, the categories are A, B, CD, DE, FG, GH, I and J.

Schools

Schools in the district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the

) are: ;Early childhood learning centers *Lenna W. Conrow School (with 380 students; in grades PreK-K) **Bonita Potter-Brown, Principal *Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center (314; PreK-K) **Linda Alston-Morgan, Principal *Morris Avenue School (379; PreK-K) **Matthew E. Johnson, Principal ;Primary schools *Amerigo A. Anastasia School (541; 1-5) **Michelle Merckx, Principal *George L. Catrambone Elementary School (876; K-5) **Jessica Alonzo, Principal *Gregory School (552; 1-5) **Beth B. McCarthy, Principal ;Middle school *Long Branch Middle School (1,198; 6-8) **Christopher Volpe, Lead Principal ;High school * Long Branch High School (1,499; 9-12) **James Brown, Lead Principal ;Alternative *Audrey W. Clark School / The Academy of Alternative Programs, an alternative education program **Kristine Villano, Principal George L. Catrambone Elementary School was constructed at a total cost over $40 million for a facility that was designed to house 800 students in a facility covering for which construction began in 2012. With the start of the 2014-15 school year, a realignment of the district closed West End School, converted Morris Avenue School for early childhood use and repurposed Audrey W. Clark School for alternative education.

Superintendent pay

In March 2006, the

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issued a report to Governor

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specifically and to the public in general that addressed "Questionable and Hidden Compensation for Public School Administrators". The report disclosed that the Long Branch school district had reported to the

that Superintendent of Schools Joseph Ferraina (who retired in 2011) was receiving a base salary of $193,149 when, as the Commission of Investigation stated, he was actually receiving a total compensation of $305,099, some 58% higher than the amount reported to the State. By 2011, Ferraina was earning a base salary of $242,550. After three years as Chief School Administrator, Michael Salvatore accepted a contract in August 2014 under which he will earn less in base pay due to the state's superintendent salary cap. The school board approved a $165,000 annual base salary for Salvatore in a contract that expires in June 2019, which is a $10,000 reduction from his previous salary with the district. However, Salvatore's newest endeavor will supplement the contract with $10,000, which entails governing the Deal School District as a shared service Superintendent.Williams, Carol Gorga
"Long Branch educator takes on Deal school"
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'', August 7, 2014. Accessed August 20, 2014. "The school board recently approved a $165,000 annual salary for Salvatore in a contract that expires in June 2019. Salvatore, however, will pick up an additional $10,000 a year as the superintendent for the Deal school district."

Administration

Core members of the district's administration are: *Francisco E. Rodriguez, Superintendent *Peter E. Genovese III, Business Administrator / Board Secretary

Board of education

The district's board of education, comprised of nine members, sets policy and oversees the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. As a Type II school district, the board's trustees are elected directly by voters to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with three seats up for election each year held (since 2012) as part of the November general election. The board appoints a superintendent to oversee the district's day-to-day operations and a business administrator to supervise the business functions of the district.Board of Education Members
Long Branch Public Schools. Accessed June 4, 2020.

References

External links

Long Branch Public Schools
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School Data for the Long Branch Public Schools

New Jersey State Commission of Investigation Report
{{Monmouth County, New Jersey School Districts Long Branch, New Jersey New Jersey Abbott Districts New Jersey District Factor Group B School districts in Monmouth County, New Jersey