Monday, April 8, 2013
Shawn Hannon was one of 25 people arrested in connection with a multi-jurisdictional narcotics investigation.
A paraprofessional at Manalapan High School, Shawn Hannon, was arrested in connection with a multi-jursidictional narcotics investigation on Wednesday, April 3, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today. Hannon was one of twenty-five individuals arrested in the investigation which resulted in the seizure of marijuana, LSD, ecstasy (MDMA), pills, weapons and cash. Hannon, 26, of Tinton Falls, was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance for having 30 Oxycodone pills and one Suboxone pill in his ownership. Hannon was also charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute for allegedly attempting to sell the Oxycodone pills. Additionally, Hannon was charged with …
Thursday, January 31, 2013
A closer look at how Judge Donald Stein ruled in his initial decision ordering Jeff Simon removed from his post.
Three tenure charges were filed against Manalapan High School Principal Jeff Simon by the Freehold Regional High School District in late February 2012 and the case finally came to a close on January 4, 2013. Administrative Law Judge Donald Stein listened to testimony from 22 witnesses and released an initial decision on Jan. 22 ordering Simon be removed from his position at the high school. Stein found that Simon was in violation of his tenure for “unbecoming conduct” and “a willful failure to read and follow the applicable polices and procedures.” However, Stein did not find Simon to be unfit to serve in a position of educational leadership, as was asserted by the district. Stein said that Simon had outstanding evaluations and did not …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The Freehold Regional High School District said the school was cleared of paint fumes, but dismissed on May 2 as a precaution.
A precutionary early dismissal on May 2 at Manalapan High School was done by the books, according to Superintendent Charles Sampson. At approximately 11:35 a.m., students and faculty complained of a strong odor near the gymnasium in the high school. The cause of the odor was determined to be paint fumes coming from the boiler room. "It was unacceptable," Sampson said. Sampson expanded by saying the paint was approved for use in school, but not doing school hours. County health officials cleared the building and advised that evacuation was unnecessary, however school officials decided to dismiss students at 2 p.m., after arrangements were made for busing. During the situation, students were kept away from the area of school where odor was …
Monday, April 16, 2012
Manalapan High School has received a Reward distinction from the Department of Education based on its high performance in proficiency and graduation rates.
The Christie Administration named Manalapan High School a Reward School last week, as part of its new statewide accountability system which has been developed from the No Child Left Behind Act. Manalapan High School is one of 112 schools throughout New Jersey that has received the Reward School designation. The Department of Education (DOE) defines a Reward School as being one of the highest performing and/or showing the highest progress over the past three years within student achievement or growth. Manalapan High School has been classified as one of the highest performing schools, meaning it is one of the highest performing schools in the state in terms of school-wide proficiency, subgroup proficiency, and graduation rates. Besides the …
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Suspended principal of Manalapan High School, Jeff Simon, and his lawyer took the opportunity to plead their case against the certified filed tenure charges at the last Board of Education meeting.
Suspended Manalapan High School Principal Jeff Simon and his attorney, Stuart Moskovitz, used the public participation portion of Monday's school board meeting to continued his attack on the tenure charges filed against him. Simon said he would use the public portion of the Freehold Regional High School District Board meetings to have his voice heard about the “witch-hunt” against him, because “not a single one of any of the twelve counts is valid, truthful, substantiated with evidence, warranted, legitimate, or reason for tenure charges to be brought against me." After the previous Board meeting, Simon’s 38-page statement of position and evidence, as well as the tenure charges and affidavits were provided to citizens who filed OPRA …
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The Freehold Regional High School District certified tenure charges against Manalapan High School Principal Jeff Simon; the nature of the charges was not made public.
The Freehold Regional High School District voted to certify the filed tenure charges against Jeff Simon, the Manalapan High School principal who the district placed on administrative leave in December, at the Board of Education meeting last night. According to Board President Heshy Moses, Superintendent Charles Sampson conducted a thorough investigation on Feb. 6 and filed tenure charges and a statement of evidence against Simon with the Board of Education. Simon filed a written statement of position in response to the charges within 15 days of the charges being served to him, in accordance with the law. Moses explained that the Board acted as a “grand-jury” like entity, deciding whether or not there was sufficient evidence against Simon …
Friday, January 6, 2012
Wrestling teams join other winter sports that have started their 2012 season.
The Patriots, playing for the first time in two and a half weeks, dropped their road game to divisional opponent Wall, 5-3, falling to 1-5 on the season. The Colonials, who were also playing for the first time after an extended break, struggled in their 8-1 loss to the high-flying Purple Roses. Freehold Boro is now 3-4 on the season. The Braves lost their second straight game after earning their first win of the season, this time falling to the Shore Conference's only undefeated team, Rumson-Fair Haven, 9-2. Manalapan now sits at 1-8 in Brad Gardner's first season as the head coach. Despite things slowly climbing, the Mustangs dropped a tight Shore 'D' battle with Point Pleasant Boro, 5-4. The loss was their first game played since their …
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
High School students throughout the district were recognized on Monday for their accomplishments during the fall of 2011.
The Freehold Regional High School District held it's yearly Fall Sports Awards at the district Board of Education meeting on Monday, Dec. 19 at Manalapan High School. The following students were recognized for their excellence in athletics, community service, and academics during Fall 2011. EDITOR'S NOTE: Not all award winners are listed here. Students who do not have media clearance are excluded from this list. Overall State Champions, "Girls’ Gymnastics NJ Gymnastics Team of the Year" by The Star Ledger Coach: Katie Pusz (Asbury Park Press-Coach of the Year) Assistant Coaches: Lindsay Fuchs and Karissa Hearn Gymnasts: Music Director: Pamela Massimini Members: State Champions Coach: Jerrilynn Acevedo (NJ 2011-2012 National Federation of …
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Donations from students accumulated over the summer and during the first few days of school were brought to the center on Tuesday.
Manalapan High School Principal Jeff Simon attends every Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education meeting in order to stay informed about what is going on within the district. One meeting last May particularly piqued Simon’s interest, when Manalapan resident Leon Sirulnick rose to speak about the struggles of the local food pantry, the Samaritan Center. The Samaritan Center offers food weekly to residents in Manalapan, Englishtown, Marlboro, and Millstone Township who need assistance. Over the past several years, the clientele of the food pantry has risen greatly, according to volunteer and Board of Directors member Rita Liberati. The facility now serves approximately 200 families. When Simon heard about the hardships of …
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9:16 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
It's a shame to see the people that "think" they are raising their kids right to be making all these hateful comments. Maybe your kids turned out the way they did because they have you to look up to. Stop making judgments that you have no idea about. Shawn Hannon was an amazing person, teacher, and coach. He was the positive that manalapan needed among all those nasty teachers. It was teachers … more ›