(AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – Education officials say a clerical error alone doesn’t explain why New Jersey finished just out of the money on a $400 million education grant.
They say the state also lost points on its failed Race to the Top application for not having teacher support merit pay and tenure reforms and for having antiquated data systems.
The Assembly Appropriations Committee is examining the mistakes that cost New Jersey $400 million in federal education grant funds.
New Jersey lost 5 points for giving budget data for the wrong years. The state finished 3 points behind Ohio, which received federal funding.
The committee hoped to hear from members of Gov. Chris Christie’s administration. But no Christie staffers, included fired schools chief Bret Schundler, attended the hearing.
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4 Comments
Lets fire christie, and get our kids what they deserve . the best
September 7, 2010 at 2:23 pm
“including” fired schools chief.. does no one proof read anymore?
September 7, 2010 at 2:11 pm
The whole NJ Government is run by MORONS!!!! This is just one of the millions mistakes they make on the daily basis.
September 7, 2010 at 1:39 pm
It’s very simple, if you don’t do your job you should get fired. Just like in the private sector. Christie needs to keep sending the message to these public employees that your job is not a total lock no matter what you do. You will be held accountable for what you do and how you do your job. GO CHRISTIE!
September 7, 2010 at 11:50 am