2010-11 School Budget Results

The 2010-2011 School Budget in Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District was defeated by 544 votes.

Yes Votes = 1,645
No Votes = 2,189
Total Votes = 3,834

The following individuals have been elected to the Board of Education:
Aberdeen:
Patricia Demarest
Dr. John Delaney (Incumbent)

Matawan:
Anissa Esposito

This Week at MTAA

So, we haven't used the blog in a while, but don't worry. The MTAA Board has been super-busy, and this next week is even busier and packed full of things you should be aware of. So, here's the run down for the next week (and then some).

Tuesday, April 20

School Board Elections in Matawan! Please remember to go out and vote. Whoever you vote for, please consider voting to pass the budget. Matawan is already struggling with budget cuts for the remainder of this school year. If the budget doesn't pass, there will be ever more cuts in the district, and the kids miss out. You can read over the proposed budget here on the MARSD website.

Thursday, April 22

Scene proposals are due for the second annual Matawan Legends! Remember, even if you don't want to propose a scene, you can sign up now to be a part of Legends 2010. For more, go here.

Friday, April 23

Scholarship applications are due for the MTAA Theater Service Award and the MTAA Memorial Music Award ($500 each!). That's right, one thousand dollars in scholarship money. For information and applications, check this link.

Monday, April 26

The next MARSD board meeting, scheduled to take place at One Crest Way at 8:00pm. This will be the first meeting after the School Board Elections. If you are able, please attend and help us to support arts in the schools. Remember, we know that cuts have to happen, and we're not asking that the arts be spared. Only that the cuts are spread evenly across all programs, so no one area is targeted. For more information on the meeting, visit MARSD.org.

Looking Ahead:

The MTAA is taking part in the 25th Annual New York AIDS Walk in memory of Anthony DiVizia and all other Huskies affected by AIDS. Please consider joining out AIDS Walk Team (you do not have to be able to attend the event!!) or donating to the team. So far, we've raised almost $800. The registration deadline is May 5th at noon, and the AIDS Walk itself is Sunday May 16th. For AIDS Walk information, check our AIDS Walk FAQ, or visit our fundraising team page to donate.

That's it for now, folks. Hopefully, weekly updates will become regular on the blog. For the most up to date information, make sure that you're on the MTAA mailing list, and be sure to join the new MTAA forums.

Until next time,

Sue