Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the proper chain of command for public complaints and inquiries?
- Who should you talk to?
- How can I get an item on the BOE agenda?
- How can I register to vote in Oxford?
- How do I vote by Absentee Ballot?
- How can I reach my elected representatives?
1. What is the proper chain of command for public complaints and inquiries?
Constructive criticism of the school is welcomed by the Oxford Township Board of Education whenever it is motivated by a sincere desire to improve the quality of the educational program or to equip the school to do its task more effectively. The board has, however, confidence in its professional staff, and desires to support their actions in order that they be free from unnecessary, spiteful or negative criticism and complaint. Therefore, whenever a complaint is made directly to the board as a whole, or to a board member as an individual, it shall be referred to the chief school administrator for study and possible solution. The board will consider hearing citizens' complaints when they cannot be resolved by the teacher and/or the chief school administrator. The board will not consider or act on complains that have not been explored at the appropriate teacher-administrative level in accordance with established board policies and administrative regulations.
2. Who
should you talk to?
If a parent
has a concern about what is going on in the classroom, they should speak
with the teacher first. If after speaking with the teacher, there is still
a concern, the parent should talk to the Chief School Administrator.
After meeting with the Chief School Administrator and the problem is still
not resolved, the parent may request a meeting with the Board or one of
its committees. If any of these steps are bypassed, the parent will
most likely be asked to go through the steps that were bypassed. The
parent should start at the lowest level in the chain and move up. When
going through the process, the parent should document the problem/concern
clearly and concisely in a letter to the most appropriate level in the
chain, and cc the next level above that.
3. How do I get an item on the BOE agenda?
If there is anything that anyone thinks should be on the Agenda, the board president must have the information by the Wednesday prior to the regularly scheduled meeting.
4. How can I register to vote in Oxford?
You can print out a Voter Registration Application from the link to the left, fill it out and mail it in. The registration deadline is 29 days before an election.
5. How do I vote by absentee ballot?
In New Jersey, any voter can now vote by Absentee Ballot for
any election.
You do not need a reason for an Absentee
Ballot.
A voter may apply for an absentee ballot by completing an Absentee Ballot Application (see left) and mailing the application to their County Clerk by mail up to 7 days prior to the election. A voter may also apply in person to the County Clerk until 3:00 p.m., the day before the election. The County Clerk cannot accept faxed copies of an Absentee Ballot Application since an original signature is required.
6. How can I reach my elected representatives?
We live in the 23rd legislative district and our representatives are:
Senator Michael J. Doherty
District Office:127
Belvidere Ave., 2nd Floor, Washington, NJ 07882
Phone: (908) 835-0552
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/districts/districtnumbers.asp#23
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Assemblyman: JOHN DIMAIO – Republican 1001 County Route 517 Suite 3 Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 684-9550
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Assemblyman Erik Peterson – Republican 23 Royal Road, Suite 201, Flemington, NJ 08822
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You may also access them by visiting their website
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/districts/districtnumbers.asp#23