MIDDLETOWN, NJ — The Middletown School Board is embroiled in a political dispute with Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick, releasing confidential employment records in what Rodrick has called a “total hit job” and a politically motivated attack. “This is a political witch hunt and retaliation for the good government policies we are pursuing in Toms River. In 23 and a half years, I have never received a negative evaluation,” Rodrick said. “For the last five years, I was rated as highly effective. Just two weeks before these charges, the district evaluated me as effective and made no mention of any … Continue reading Middletown School Board Paid $20,000 to Controversial Political Consultant to Smear Teacher