Reelect John Buckley & Jeff Mann | Elect Kevin Schroeter

* Holmdel High School Ranking Surge: climbed from #106 in NJ (post-COVID) to #34 in 2025, making it once again, one of the top public high schools in the state.

 * K–8 Excellence: Village, Indian Hill, and Satz are all once again, ranked among the 

top 40 schools in New Jersey. 

* Math & ELA scores increased in problem areas identified when first joined BOE.

* Advanced Placement Growth:
 • AP participation up 17% year-over-year.
 • Students scoring 3+ on AP exams nearly doubled in three years (from 180 to 348).
 • Achieved Silver Recognition on the 

AP School Honor Roll.

* Independent audit by Stonegate Associates rated Holmdel as having one of the most secure school environments they’ve assessed nationwide.

* State & national recognition for the Behavior Threat Assessment Team.

* New School Security Manual, anonymous StopIt app, and Linewize monitoring to keep students safe.

* Developed Strong Partnership with Holmdel Police for traffic, security, and student safety.

*Influenced the removal of HiTops organization from Holmdel Schools—an external progressive outside organization introducing gender identity and sexual orientation topics to students as young as 2nd grade.

* Part of the voting majority that removed Policy 5756 from Holmdel Schools, which permitted school staff to discuss gender identity and sexual orientation with students without informing parents.

*  Pushed back on state-mandated health education recommendations to create the most conservative curriculum in Holmdel.

* Reduced harassment, intimidation, and bullying incidents by 9% over two years.

* New start times for HHS for better student health and performance, which significantly reduced tardiness to first class.

* Banned classroom use of phones/smartwatches for better focus and safety.

* Introduced the most inclusive school calendar in district history, making sure all our students are recognized and celebrated.

* Implemented Live Holmdel Blue, promoting respect and kindness throughout school walls.

* Created BOE Newsletter reaching 7,000+ families – first consistent, official community communication from a Holmdel board.

* Modernized the Holmdel Schools website and rebranded the district to reflect and reinforce our standing as a high-caliber school system.

* Launched ParentSquare, new school community application that will increase and strengthen parent and student communication with the School District.

* Published regular updates in the Holmdel Township Journal to keep all residents informed.

* Released 15 years of school financials, headcount, and spending data to the public – opening the books for the first time.

* Created a Policy Committee to review and modernize thousands of outdated policies, many untouched for decades.

 * Switched to a Committee-of-the-Whole meeting format, doubling public meeting opportunities from once to twice a month and allowing residents to see working sessions. 

* Negotiated shared services with the Township, securing $850K in funding to preserve school security officers, courtesy busing, small class sizes, and programs.

* Changed health benefits provider, saving $500K annually.

*  - Initiated conversations at BOE to modernize the roadway in front of Satz and HHS, resulting in a Township $3.5M county grant. 

* Addressed budget deficits without large staff layoffs, program cuts, or steep tax hikes, relative to the NJ public education financial crisis.

* Fighting to protect taxpayers from state-mandated costs while keeping educational programs intact.

* Established and nurtured relationships with the Mayor and Holmdel Township Committee.