Rose Tree Media School District - Middletown Observer

Photograph of Dr. Meloche presenting to the Planning Commission by Middletown Observer.

Rose Tree Media School District

What's New in the K-1 Center Debate, August Edition

The district announced a September town hall at the August 11 hearing, as opposition to the K-1 Center grew to nearly 90% of speakers.

Photograph of the meeting by Middletown Observer.

Council

Latest: No Vote on K-1 Center Again

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to give the district more time to amend their presentation. The next Planning Commission date is scheduled for September 8, 2026.

Rose Tree Media School District

Q&A: Dr. Joseph Meloche, Superintendent of RTMSD (Pt. 2)

Middletown Observer sat down with Superintendent Joseph Meloche to dig into the questions residents are asking about the K-1 Center: why not expand an existing school, and what redistricting means for kids. Part 2 of 2.

Rose Tree Media School District

Q&A: Dr. Joseph Meloche, Superintendent of RTMSD (Pt. 1)

Superintendent Joseph Meloche and district Communications Coordinator Barbara Wilson on why a dedicated K-1 building beats an addition. Part 1 of 2.

Middletown residents enter the Planning Commission meeting on 7/14. Photo by me.

Rose Tree Media School District

What's New in the K-1 Center Debate

The school district brought several new arguments and a new concern emerged.

Middletown residents line up for public comment. Photo by me.

Council

Breaking: Planning Commission Vote on K-1 Center Pushed to Next Month

The Middletown Township Planning Commission did not vote on Rose Tree Media School District's proposed K-1 Early Learning Center, continuing the hearing to August.

Rose Tree Media School District

For and Against: Rose Tree Media's K-1 Center Plan

Here's my best summary of where things stand in the debate over Rose Tree Media School District's proposed K-1 Center.

Louis Scott Stadium at Penncrest High School

Rose Tree Media School District

Higher Costs vs. New Savings at June 4 Work Session

RTMSD will add extra money to the K-1 Center estimate in case there are delays. A project representative told the board that it's prudent to plan for even higher inflation costs than before.