Some parents at the
Asbury
Park School District were surprised to learn classes today were canceled
because more than 40 teachers called out of work, leaving the district with no
choice but to close.
Several parents
and a school board member say off camera it stemmed from the appointment of
a new interim superintendent by the board this week. Several sources say some
teachers weren't happy with the board's choice and staged a protest call
out today.
Back in March,
Superintendent Sancha Gray announced her resignation at the end of this school
year. The board then voted to appoint RaShawn Adams, who served in the district
since 2015 as middle school principal and then director of planning research
and assessment, to interim superintendent until a permanent choice can be
found.
Parents say they want all
parties to simply come together for the betterment of their children in the
school district.
The teachers union president says it was not a sponsored job
action. The school board president referred all comments to the
superintendent's office. They would not provide any additional comment except
to say tonight's prom is still on as scheduled.