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Manasquan Teachers Union Holding Rally Monday

'Rally to Restore Respect' on Monday 3-4 p.m.

Citing a contentious negotiations process and voting no confidence in a Manasquan School Board member, the Manasquan teacher's union announced it will hold a rally Monday outside the high school.

“Rally to Restore Respect” is scheduled for Monday, May 20 from 3 - 4 p.m. on the sidewalk of Broad Street in front of Manasquan High School.

Held by the Manasquan Education Association, the teachers union has announced the event this week, as controversy continues over Board Member Michael Shelton.

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Shelton was criticized for acting in bad faith negotiating contracts, for sending a profanity-laced personal email to former board president Michele LaSala, and is enabling disrespect, according to the MEA.

The association on Tuesday passed a no confidence vote for Shelton.

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