District Looking for Interim BRHS Band Teacher

With Bridgewater-Raritan High School band teacher Larry Markiewicz still out after being suspended with pay in early March, the district has posted a job opening for an interim music teacher.

The listing was posted as of April 5.

Superintendent of Schools Michael Schilder confirmed Thursday that the district has posted and advertised for an interim music and band teacher at the high school, but declined to comment on whether the listing and the suspension are related.

Schilder also declined to comment on how long the position would be for or the status of Markiewicz's suspension, citing the confidentiality of personnel issues.

Markiewicz was suspended with pay pending further review and consideration by the superintendent. The district has declined to comment on the reason for the suspension.

But students and parents alike have pleaded with the board of education to reinstate Markiewicz, citing all he has done for the band program and the strides students have made in their musical careers under his tutelage.