Caldwell-West Caldwell School Board Addresses High School Weight Room Policies

In a recent Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education meeting, the board discussed a notable change in policy regarding the use of the high school weight room. The new policy mandates that students obtain medical clearance and sign a waiver before using the facility, a measure put in place to ensure the health and safety of all students participating in weight training. The superintendent stated that the temporary suspension of the weight room’s use is to ensure that students are healthy and safe when using the facility. This announcement was accompanied by the clarification that the updated procedure would be communicated to families by the end of the week or early the following week.

The meeting also highlighted a substantial change order for the Harrison School renovation project, which raised concerns from the public due to its amount of approximately $40,000. The change order, explained as a consolidation of several smaller orders, was primarily due to the need for structural steel to support a new rooftop unit, which could not be placed as originally planned due to the presence of solar panels. Additional adjustments included the installation of electrical outlets and technology infrastructure to create state-of-the-art classrooms. The board reassured the public that contingencies were accounted for in the budget to cover such variances.

Other items on the agenda, though not as prominent, included the introduction of new elementary ELA curriculum revisions, field trip approvals, a nomination for Legends Park at James Caldwell High School, out-of-district student placements, and personnel appointments. Policy updates were also reviewed, covering topics such as equal employment, guidance counseling, therapy dogs and service animals, and the use of electronic and recording devices.

The board invited public comments, providing a platform for community members to inquire about the upcoming budget hearing and to seek clarification on financial matters, such as the details and justifications behind the Harrison School project’s change order. The board emphasized the importance of transparency and the availability of the budget for public review following its advertisement.

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