On April 30th, Manchester Township Mayor Joseph Hankins presented a heartfelt Proclamation to the Manchester Township School District at the April Board of Education's monthly meeting.
During spring recess, the fire in southern Ocean County displaced over 5,000 residents. Within minutes of the Mayor requesting assistance from the Board of Education in helping the Township open up Manchester Township High School for evacuees, the school district jumped into action by mobilizing the Buildings & Grounds Department, which opened the building for support. The Proclamation shares that "in times of emergency and great uncertainty, the Board of Education has consistently and generously opened the doors of Manchester Township High School as a shelter and evacuation center -- not only for the residents of Manchester Township, but for our neighbors in surrounding towns, as well."
Superintendent Pedroza, Mayor Hankins, and the Board of Education proudly spoke about the seamless collaboration and selfless partnership between the local government and educational leadership in Manchester, especially in times of community need. A partnership that is a source of strength for Manchester Township and our surrounding communities. True Excellence by Example.
