- Filters
- VA
- Fairfax County
- 6/12/25
- 06/12/2025
- 241 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fairfax County School Board meeting highlighted discussions around the allocation of a one-time $1,000 bonus for eligible employees, a decision that sparked debate over budget priorities and transparency. The board approved the bonus, totaling approximately $31.4 million, which included $19.7 million from state contributions and $11.7 million from local savings. This decision was made in light of the inability to fulfill a previously planned 7% raise for staff due to financial constraints.
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 6/12/25
- 06/12/2025
- 162 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent NYC Chancellor’s Parent Advisory Council meeting focused on addressing significant data privacy concerns among parents, clarifying scholarship opportunities for students, and discussing procedural updates related to parent and school leadership communications. The meeting also highlighted the need for improved communication and collaboration among various educational entities and parent leaders.
- FL
- Putnam County
- 6/12/25
- 06/12/2025
- 271 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Crescent City Commission meeting was marked by deliberations on the renovation of historic buildings and a proposal for a new cell tower, both of which could impact the city’s infrastructure and community development. A considerable portion of the discussion centered on the financial feasibility of renovating city buildings and the potential revenue from a cell tower project, highlighting Crescent City’s ongoing efforts to balance modernization with preservation.
- FL
- Palm Beach County
- 6/12/25
- 06/12/2025
- 169 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During its recent meeting, the Palm Beach County School Board deliberated on granting subpoena power to the Office of the Inspector General (IG) to bolster the effectiveness of audits and investigations. This topic emerged as a central focus, with the IG reporting that the lack of subpoena authority has stalled investigations, especially in cases concerning potential misuse of funds by teachers. The board’s discussion highlighted the need for enhanced tools to obtain records swiftly, such as bank statements and Amazon purchases, to ensure comprehensive audits.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 6/12/25
- 06/12/2025
- 271 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Miami Beach Design Review Board meeting, attention was given to two proposed construction projects that sparked community debate over variances and the potential impact on neighborhood character and privacy. The board navigated issues surrounding the proposed developments, seeking to balance the need for new housing with preserving existing community aesthetics and standards.
