In the midst of a scandal, the Secaucus Board of Education voted to reassign each of the town's principals to new schools. At Thursday evening's meeting at Huber Street School, the Board decided to assign Dr. Bob Berckes to Clarendon School from Secaucus High School by a vote of 5-3-1. Former Clarendon Principal Steven Viggiani will take over at Secaucus High School and … [Read more...]
Secaucus High School Principal to Sue Superintendent, Board of Ed for $5 Million
A report by The Jersey Journal on Tuesday indicates that suspended Secaucus High School Principal Dr. Robert Berckes intends to file a $5 million lawsuit against Superintendent Jennifer Montesano and the nine members of the Board of Education. Berckes was suspended in April along with Assistant Principal Jeffrey Case after they disposed of a pocket knife and a small amount … [Read more...]
Secaucus Principal Speaks Out, Blasts Superintendent
Secaucus High School principal Dr. Robert Berckes publicly defended himself following his highly-publicized suspension and was harshly critical of superintendent Jennifer Montesano. Berckes was suspended along with vice principal Jeffrey Case in April over allegedly mishandling discipline for a student that was caught with marijuana and a pocket knife. The student was … [Read more...]
Secaucus Mom Accuses High School of Double Standard
A Secaucus mom is accusing the high school of a double standard after evidence of a drug offense was destroyed by school officials. The women's son was arrested in December for having hash oil on school property although charges were eventually dropped. However, she is calling foul after Principal Dr. Robert Berckes and Assistant Principal Jeffrey Case destroyed evidence in … [Read more...]
Cause of Secaucus High School Officials’ Suspensions Revealed
As reported in The Jersey Journal on Friday, the cause for last week's suspension of Secaucus High School's Principal and Assistant Principal Suspension were discovered. It was announced last week that Principal Dr. Robert Berckes and Assistant Principal Jeffrey Case were suspended with pay but details were scarce. The Journal later revealed that Berckes and Case failed … [Read more...]