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Budget Testimony from Superintendent and BOE President
Budget Testimony from Superintendent and BOE President

This budget season, Cherry Hill Public Schools is taking a two-pronged approach to advocating for our district's funding.

Superintendent Dr. Kwame Morton testified in front of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee on April 10, 2025.

View a copy of Dr. Morton's testimony from April 10, 2025.

Mrs. Gina Winters, President of the Board of Education testified in front of the Assembly Budget Committee on March 25, 2025. 

View a copy of Mrs. Winters' testimony from March 25, 2025.

WE are Cherry Hill!

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Message from Superintendent and BOE President
Message from the Superintendent and BOE President

Dear Cherry Hill Public Schools Community,

Today, we learned that Cherry Hill will once again face a reduction in State aid for the 2025-26 school year.  The New Jersey Department of Education has informed us that we will receive approximately $28.6 million in State aid, a loss of $884,317. This follows last year’s $6.9 million decrease.

As you may recall, the unwavering advocacy of our community last spring ultimately led to the  restoration of $3.1 million in one-time supplemental aid; however that money is not included in this year’s allocation.  The result is a nearly $4 million total reduction in State aid for 2025-26. This decrease poses undeniable challenges, and difficult decisions will need to be made. We want to reassure our community that, despite these challenges, we remain committed to meeting our students’ needs and maintaining the high quality education Cherry Hill is known for. We also want to reassure you that while these reductions will affect our overall budget, they will not impact projects funded through the bond referendum approved in October 2022.  The successful bond will allow us to continue addressing critical improvements to our district facilities as planned. 

We invite the community to learn more about the impact of this reduction by attending our upcoming Board of Education meetings, which will be held in-person at the Lewis Administration Building on March 11 and March 18 at 6:30 p.m. and live streamed. 

We will be working with State and local leaders in the coming weeks to advocate for our district and plan the next steps, and will explore every available option to uphold our mission and advocate for equitable funding. This includes collaboration with the Fair Funding for Cherry Hill Public Schools committee, and we encourage all stakeholders to get involved. Visit the committee’s Facebook page for details, including a meeting tonight at 7 p.m. Thank you for your continued partnership as we face these challenges together. Your support is crucial to ensuring that Cherry Hill Public Schools can continue to provide the high-quality education our children deserve.

 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Gina Winters

Dr. Kwame R. Morton, Sr.

President - Board of Education   

Superintendent of Schools

 

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Contract for CHEA Members Approved by BOE
Contract for CHEA Members Approved by BOE

The Cherry Hill Board of Education approved a four year contract for teachers and non-certified staff that are members of the Cherry Hill Education Association (CHEA). Non-certified staff members include secretaries and employees who work in facilities, support, and technology.

At the February 11th board meeting, the nine board members ratified and adopted the Memorandum of Agreement between the negotiating team and the CHEA, which represents close to 1,200 members.

The contract vote passed by an overwhelming unanimous vote by the Board of Education.

“I am beyond thrilled by the settlement agreement that has been reached with CHEA.” said Dr. Kwame Morton, Superintendent. “Kudos to the Board of Education, its negotiating team, and CHEA for their collaboration in reaching an agreement that solidifies Cherry Hill Public Schools as a premier district to work in.”

In addition to salary increases for all CHEA members, there is new contractual language to help promote staff wellness.

“The Board’s unanimous vote underscores our belief in the essential link between our most valuable resource, our teachers and staff, and the high quality education our students receive each day,” said Gina Winters, President of the Board of Education.

“This round of collective bargaining was the most productive and collaborative in decades,” said Steve Redfearn, President of CHEA. “This new agreement definitely sends a message to the staff that they are valued and appreciated by the Cherry Hill Board of Education. This contract placed emphasis on both recruitment and retention in the midst of a national and statewide teacher shortage.”

The agreement is effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029.

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Incident at Cherry Hill High School East
Incident at Cherry Hill High School East

Dear Cherry Hill Public Schools Community,

I want to address today’s incident at Cherry Hill High School East. A security and safety threat was discovered at High School East earlier this morning and a shelter in place was initiated, as per Department of Education and district protocol.

Out of an abundance of caution, the Cherry Hill Police Department advised that the building be investigated further.

Students at High School East were temporarily relocated to High School West to allow for further investigation and were dismissed from High School West at 1:30 p.m. All students and staff are safe.

I want to be crystal clear on this next point. Whomever is responsible for the threat that occurred today will be punished swiftly and accordingly. This type of behavior will not be tolerated.

Thank you to Mr. Finkle, Dr. Burns, and the staff of High Schools East and West for their poise and execution throughout the process. I am especially thankful to the students of both high schools for their cooperation throughout the day. I am always amazed at how our children consistently rise to the occasion.

I also want to thank our Campus Police and the Cherry Hill Township Police Department for their swift response.

Dr. Kwame Morton, Sr.
Superintendent
Cherry Hill Public Schools

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Message from Superintendent and BOE President
Message from the Superintendent and BOE President

Dear Cherry Hill Public Schools Community,

Over the past few days, the district has received several questions regarding the recent executive orders signed by President Trump. At this time, we do not yet have complete information about how these actions may impact our district, our students, or our community.

As we continue to closely monitor the situation, our top priority will always be the well-being and success of every student. We remain committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all our students while also recognizing our responsibilities under the law.

The district continues to follow all guidelines and guidance provided by the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) as we work to address these evolving circumstances. We understand that this uncertainty may be unsettling, and we will share information as soon as additional details become available.

We deeply appreciate your patience, cooperation, and trust as we work together to support our community, especially our students, during this time. Should you have immediate concerns or questions, please reach out to your child’s principal. 

Thank you for your continued partnership.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Gina Winters

Dr. Kwame R. Morton, Sr.

President - Board of Education   

Superintendent of Schools
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NJDOE School Funding Reform Act Outreach Testimony

Thank you to NJDOE for listening to school leadership from across South Jersey regarding the school funding formula. 

Superintendent Dr. Kwame Morton, Board of Education President Gina Winters, and others spoke on behalf of Cherry Hill Public Schools regarding state aid at a recent NJDOE SFRA Outreach Testimony.

 View a copy of Dr. Morton's testimony

View a copy of Mrs. Winters' testimony

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