Prince Charlie - In His Own Words

by: Thurman Hart

Sat May 27, 2006 at 10:16:35 PM EDT

The children of Jersey City are, have always been, and will continue to be my top priority. When I received the invitation to participate in the Oxford University Roundtable, I looked upon it as an opportunity to share Jersey City's story with highly respected educators from around the world - many of them American Superintendents, and to learn about best practices that might be replicated for the benefit of the children in Jersey City. The trip to the Oxford University Roundtable was a worthwhile and legitimate staff development activity.

But, as rewarding and beneficial as this experience might have been, I certainly understand how it could be perceived as excessive, however legitimate.

Therefore, I am returning to the district all expenses reimbursed to me relative to the trip to England. It is time now for the focus to be placed back on the tremendous achievements of the Jersey City Public School District's staff and students.

No, it's time you actually admitted you're a thief and got thrown out of office in disgrace.

Asshat.