Norton School Committee Approves DECA Trips Amid Discussions on PBIS and Budget Challenges

Overview: In a recent meeting on September 25, 2024, the Norton School Committee approved five overnight trips for the DECA program, evaluated the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and discussed budgetary concerns and reinstatement of teaching positions.

Palisades Park School Board Addresses Teacher Shortages and Contract Negotiations Amidst Growing Concerns

Overview: The recent Palisades Park Borough School Board meeting tackled issues, including teacher shortages, ongoing contract negotiations, and infrastructure challenges exacerbated by increasing student populations. Public comments highlighted the urgency of these matters.

Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee Confronts Staffing Crisis Amid Enrollment Surge

Overview: The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee meeting addressed several issues, including a staffing crisis, budgetary concerns, and the Extended School Year (ESY) program’s outcomes. Among these, the most pressing was the district’s struggle with staffing shortages, which have led to increased class sizes and overwhelming workloads for educational staff.

Somerset Hills School Board Discusses Student Performance, Special Education, and Community Engagement

Overview: The Somerset Hills School Board meeting delved into student performance data, special education challenges, and various community engagement initiatives. Key topics included the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) results, concerns over special education services, and efforts to foster inclusivity within the district.

Heroic Bus Driver Recognized at Bound Brook School Board Meeting

Overview: The Bound Brook School Board meeting this week honored students and staff, discussed structural issues in the high school gym, and celebrated a bus driver for his life-saving actions during a recent bus fire.