The Ocean County Vocational Technical School is a public school district based in Toms River that provides technical and vocational education to residents of Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[3] The district provides a number of full-time public high school programs and also serves adult students. The district operates under the supervision of the Ocean County Board of County Commissioners and an appointed board of education.
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137 Bey Lea Road
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| Coordinates | 39°59′07″N 74°11′39″W / 39.985338°N 74.194115°W | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Grades | Vocational | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Superintendent | Karen L. Homiek | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business administrator | Stephen J. Brennan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Schools | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Enrollment | 664 (as of 2021–22)[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Faculty | 128.9 FTEs[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Student–teacher ratio | 5.1:1[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of seven schools, had an enrollment of 664 students and 128.9 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 5.1:1.[1]
History
editThe district was established in 1959 with the creation of a Licensed Practical Nurse training program. Trade and technical programs for high school students was initiated in 1963. Initially, all programs were based in Toms River. Centers were opened in Brick Township, Jackson Township and the Waretown section of Ocean Township in 1972.[4]
In 1994, the Career & Technical Institute (CTI) was opened in Hangar No. 1 at the Lakehurst Naval Air Station, offering adult programs in aviation and electronics, as well as a full-time academy program for high school students, the district's first. The Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) was created in 1997. In 1998, the Culinary Arts Academy was established and the Academy of the Arts and Graphic Design Technology opened in 1999.[4]
Awards and recognition
editThe Performing Arts Academy was one of 11 in the state to be recognized in 2014 by the United States Department of Education's National Blue Ribbon Schools Program.[5][6]
Academic programs
editFull-time academic programs available through the district (with 2021–22 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[7]) are:[8][9][10]
- Career academies
- Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES)[11] (274 students; grades 9-12)
- OCVTS Performing Arts Academy - Theater and Dance[12] (284; 9-12)
- Academy of Law and Public Safety - Criminal Justice and Homeland Security[13] (75; 9-12)
- Other programs
- Ocean County Vocational Technical School Brick Center (3; 9-12)
- Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center (NA; Ungraded)
- Ocean County Vocational Technical School Jackson Center (3; 9-12)
- Ocean County Vocational Technical School Toms River Center (9; 9-12)
Administration
editCore members of the district's administration are:[14][15]
- Karen L. Homiek, superintendent
- Stephen J. Brennan, business administrator and board secretary
Board of education
editThe district's board of education, comprised of five members, sets policy and oversees the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. The members are appointed by the Ocean County Board of County Commissioners to serve four-year terms on a staggered basis, with either one or two terms up for reappointment each year. The board appoints a superintendent to oversee the district's day-to-day operations and a business administrator to supervise the business functions of the district.[16][17][18]
References
edit- ^ a b c d District information for Ocean County Vocational Technical School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed December 1, 2022.
- ^ Taxpayers' Guide to Education Spending April 2013, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 15, 2013.
- ^ District Policy 0110 - Identification, Ocean County Vocational Technical School. Accessed March 23, 2023. "Purpose: The Board of Education exists for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a vocational school in the County Vocational School District. Composition: The Ocean County Vocational Technical School is comprised of all the area within the County of Ocean."
- ^ a b About Us: School History, Ocean County Vocational Technical School. Accessed November 30, 2013.
- ^ Goldman, Jeff. "Which N.J. schools were named to national 'Blue Ribbon' list?", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, October 2, 2014. Accessed December 31, 2014. "Eleven New Jersey schools have been named to the annual National Blue Ribbon list, the U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday."
- ^ 2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools All Public and Private, United States Department of Education. Accessed December 31, 2014.
- ^ School Data for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed December 1, 2022.
- ^ Public Schools Directory 2023-2024; Living & Learning in Ocean County, Ocean County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2024.
- ^ School Performance Reports for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 3, 2024.
- ^ New Jersey School Directory for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024.
- ^ Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science, Ocean County Vocational Technical School. Accessed March 23, 2023.
- ^ Performing Arts Academy, Ocean County Vocational Technical School. Accessed March 23, 2023.
- ^ Academy of Law and Public Safety, Ocean County Vocational Technical School. Accessed March 23, 2023,
- ^ Administration, Ocean County Vocational Technical School. Accessed May 2, 2024.
- ^ New Jersey School Directory for Ocean County, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024.
- ^ New Jersey Boards of Education by District Election Types - 2018 School Election, New Jersey Department of Education, updated February 16, 2018. Accessed January 26, 2020.
- ^ Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District, New Jersey Department of Education, for year ending June 30, 2023. Accessed May 2, 2024. "The Ocean County Vocational Technical School District is a Type I School District located in the County of Ocean, State of New Jersey. As a Type I School District, the School District functions independently through a Board of Education. The Board consists of appointed officials by the County Freeholders and is responsible for the fiscal control of the District. A Superintendent is appointed by the Board and is responsible for the administrative control of the District. The District provides a full range of educational service appropriate to grade levels 9 through 12." See "Roster of Officials" on page 20.
- ^ Ocean County Vocational Technical School District Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Identification, Ocean County Vocational Technical School. Accessed May 2, 2024. "The Board of Education shall consist of (5) five members. The term of a Board member shall be (4) four years."