Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina yesterday thanked members of the New Jersey Senate Educational Subcommittee for their hard work on releasing $2,137,833 in school funding to be sent to the Jackson School District.
Today new school aid figures were released as a result of Governor Murphy's budget. The district LOST another $4.5 million in school aid so Reina's efforts netted the district a loss of $2.4million.
Reina claimed credit for the additional aid after an alleged meeting with members of the educational subcommittee.
“I am extremely grateful that the subcommittee listened to the needs of Jackson Township’s children and teachers and released this much needed funding."
Council President Jennifer Kuhn heaped accolades on Reina for stepping in at the state level to fight for the residents and children of Jackson.
“Mayor Reina saw a problem and even though it was outside the township’s realm of responsibility did what needed to be done here,” Kuhn said. “Unfortunately, we still have a long fight ahead of us to make sure the Jackson School District is not negatively impacted by a flawed state funding formula and I have full confidence in the mayor to continue representing our town on this long term problem.”
That confidence evaporated in less than 24 hours.
Kuhn and Reina have not responded to requests for comment.
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