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State Monitor Removed From Belleville Schools, Officials Cheer For 'Historic Victory'
Belleville’s public school system has been under the financial supervision of the state for the past decade.

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Belleville’s public school system has been under the financial supervision of the state for the past decade.

“As we're all aware, we're faced with federal and state budget cuts – and we're trying to adjust accordingly.”
The Belleville Board of Education is asking New Jersey to end more than a decade of state oversight.
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