It is a good thing to have student input. Is Ms. Pascrell any relation to the Congressman?

I'm really not trying to be mean, but come on- 2 days in a row- articles about a HS senior on the Bd of Ed- as being so influential and wise.
That's really going to get Wayne in the top 20 in NJ Monthly. Maybe we need to talk about state funding & the lack thereof? How about CCSS, class size, new curriculum, the lack of materils supporting the new state mandated curriculum, new teacher evaluations & the empasis on test scores, the de-emphasis on phys ed & arts, the importance of math & science, the changing demographics, the dramatic increase in students with learning, social & emotional issues, the rising costs of health care, the increased comlexity of meeting the needs of students & following the guidelines of the state! How much of that is Mr. HS senior going to understand and address? This is going to look great on his college application. Now take some time to feature other noteable seniors,

@ EL - You really should not underestimate that abilities of this student (or any other, for that matter) to understand and to help address the needs of our schools! Did you ever think that this young man is involved in his school and in his community, not because it would "look great on his college application," but because this is something that he believes in and is passionate about??? I for one will never get tired of reading about the wonderful things that our high school students are doing - certainly beats hearing about the negative things! Oh, and by the way, "Mr. HS Senior" has a name - it is David Ostern and our community should be proud of him and all of the other students that stay informed and get involved to make our schools and our town a better place

I do think it is wonderful that students are involved in civics. I also would like to hear what Pascrell has to say, considering she may be related to our wonderful Democratic Congressman. Unless of course, Democrats need not speak in Wayne?

I have lived in this community most of my life and have seen the quick descent of the school system. It appears to coincide with the patronage appointments made to our Board of Education. It is now over 30 days and it is still a "DaVinci" mystery as to whom will replace the Very Manipulative Kingston who is now enjoying herself in SouthLake. I am still waiting to hear that the will of the people has been adhered to. Perhaps when there are elected Trustees, then, once again, the Wayne will be in the top tier of the state.

The current super added additional expenses by adding an assistant to the tune of another 6 figures, a PR Dept, his own legal firm, etc. That was to start. Another layer was added through directorship of the high schools, middle schools, elementary schools. Layer upon layer of 6 figure staff for a suburban district. UNHEARD OF. How many other patronage jobs will there be? As I was once informed, the teachers can only work with the tools they are given. Apparently, the budget for those tools have gone to the 6 figure staff who do not appear have accountability to anyone, except perhaps to their "padrino"?

John Q, the stats are public. They can be accessed.

Frank, I don't think the will of the people was adhered to at all. It was simply 8 Board Trustees who voted last night EIGHT.

How about staying on topic for this article ("Wayne Hills Student...). If you want to discuss the new BOE appointee, move over to that article. (Unless Al wants to see how many sites he can get shut down...LOL!)

The Wayne Valley student declined to be interviewed. That's why she's not included in the article.

@ Kelly~Are you perfect 100% of the time?
@Jack Q~ at least you are respectful enough to apologize
@Frank~Patch needs more respectful comments like your post outlines!
@Stewart~"get off the crack gaggeler" can you ever say anything appropriate? You recently called another person a "village idiot". Why don't you try to not say anything if you have nothing constructive to say?

Proceed Mr Gallagher

Frank. You are the cyber bully calling people names. Stewart is.not spelled stewrat. You pretend you are victimized when you are victimizing people on this board. Just as the wife beater blames her for his abusiveness
Then you rally the troops (you were never military so look it up) and attempt to undermine those who won't play your messed up mind games.

There was a word left out in my last posting...@Leila Oxford, I'm the guy he called the Village Idiot. I Take it from who it came from. Here is a guy that has no life. He only lives to see his postings. The only shame of it all? Is that he left Ca. to live here. Chances are pretty good that they ran him out of town. Stewart brags about being a vet. But he shows no one any respect if they don't agree with him. I know for a fact that he did not learn that in service. So just read his rants and feel sorry for him. He knows not what he is saying. Sorry to all the Vets for leaving DID NOT out

OH BOO HOO anon leanbean! He who has historicaly offended the sensibilities of so many now laments his lot? BOO-HOO I say.

Frank. That was no repeated typo and you and this board knows it. Grow up.

To all of you incredibly rude and mean-spirited people: The above article was about an outstanding young man who has contributed so much to Wayne Hills High School, and to this community. You have used the comment section of this article to rant and bash!! I would like to thank Mr Hubbard for sharing with Wayne what a special person David is. He is well respected by his peers and the administration as well as a son who makes his parents proud every day!! I know all of this because I am his mother!! The next time an article is written about another student, let that child have his or her moment and keep your unnecessary comments to your self!

@EL----I would suggest maybe you should go to a BOE Meeting and listen in and give input to the topics discussed. How can you make the assumption that this student wouldn't understand any of your topics? If you actually read the article and looked into the details you would have seen that this student basically created a television show for MSG Varsity in his US History II Class while ensuring that the teacher was still able to meet all of the requirements of the vigorous curriculum. In addition, the show was about social, political, and economic topics of society. For someone who aspires to be an attorney and has revolutionized the way learning is taught in our schools by creating a "Co-op" type experience for students, I think this student would understand your issues EXACTLY! This isn't a position that Wayne High School Principals just randomly choose. Mr. Reis and Ms. Weir realize that with constant change and issues arising it is important to have the best representation. Mr. Ostern and Miss. Pascrell truly represent the student body and contribute to our district and community in so many good ways.
@FrankGallagher-----This website isn't used for entertainment purposes. Mr. Hubbard works very hard to keep the entire community informed of all hot topics and issues. By making a comment like that you're insulting him and your comment to TheFirstMother just shows how immature you are and how you can't contribute anything meaningful to this article.

I think this article is full of undeserved praise. Attending school with Mr. Ostern, I am aware that while his intentions are good, he alone cannot get Wayne Schools to become perfect models of academia. Class elections are, for the most part, popularity contests. Our student council president is simply a boy with plenty of friends who is outspoken without much thought behind his words. Having goals for one's future is great, but there are plenty more Wayne students doing far greater things in the present who are overlooked. Board meetings are not the only way to make a difference in Wayne.

It's nice to see student involvement in our community. We need more of this! Good job to both of them!

It is very discouraging how the Wayne Patch falls into the hands of a few people, who turn it into a "crap-fest." This is a poor substitute for an exchange of ideas. (Please pardon my language. I use it for rhetorical effect. Perhaps Dan will censure it, and if he does, I will understand....)

@V-----Mr. Ostern is actively involved in Relay For Life, is a coach for recreational basketball at the Boys & Girls Club, and has participated in numerous volunteer activities such as Keeping Babies Safe (Head Volunteer), Foundation For Fighting Blindness: Vision Walk, Morry's Camp Swim-A-Thon and much more. Writing about the classic stereotype of saying it's the most popular person because its a popularity contest is ridiculous. Maybe you need to realize that people actually believe this person is a leader and a unique individual who understands the needs and wants of all of his peers and not just one group of people within the grade. Mr. Ostern has clearly demonstrated uniqueness and individuality. If other great things are going on in Wayne then maybe you need to reach out to Mr. Hubbard for him to write about them. You are clearly being stubborn and your logic is childish. This student deserves to be happy for what he has done.