When moving here three years ago from up north in “the other Jersey,” I was looking for ways to meet people and take an interest in my new community. I thought going to Pinelands Regional Board of Education meetings would be a good way to accomplish both in a non-controversial way. I was hoping to find a way to give back a bit through some sort of volunteerism involving children.

Dr. Blake, the superintendent at the time, was released from his contract, causing an expensive payout and leaving the…