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- Camden County
- 4/30/24
- 05/01/2024
- 275 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Cherry Hill School Board meeting, the community’s passionate engagement was palpable, especially regarding the potential termination of the Air Force Junior ROTC program at Cherry Hill High School West and the budgetary challenges facing the district. The meeting was marked by a discussion of the 2024-2025 budget, which included a decrease in spending and a tax increase for residents. The board also navigated the complexities of integrating an alternative high school program and fielded a range of public comments on issues from school renovations to inclusivity concerns.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 4/30/24
- 04/30/2024
- 92 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Oaklyn School Board recently faced a challenging scenario with a significant reduction in state aid impacting the upcoming year’s budget. The district is contending with a net decrease of $610,000 in state aid, a substantial 177% drop from the previous year. This financial hurdle has prompted the board to adopt various measures, including utilizing additional funds from the previous school year and making adjustments to expiring grants. Despite these efforts, the budget constraints have led to discussions about potential reductions in learning acceleration teacher positions and the impact on staffing levels.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 4/29/24
- 04/30/2024
- 21 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Gloucester Township School Board meeting, the main focus was on the presentation and approval of the 2024-2025 budget which includes infrastructure improvements and the addition of new staff. The budget, up notably due to capital reserve utilization, addresses rising costs in special education and the depletion of COVID-19 federal aid funds.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 4/29/24
- 04/29/2024
- 189 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The most focus of the recent Collingswood School Board meeting centered on the district’s budget presentation for the 2024-2025 academic year and the ongoing concerns regarding racial equity and incidents of bias within the schools. The budget presentation outlined the district’s financial challenges, including a structural deficit exacerbated by rising costs in transportation, special education, and employee salaries. The need for fairer state funding was a recurring theme, as the speakers urged for community partnership and advocacy. The presentation also highlighted priorities such as rigorous learning environments, infrastructure upgrades, and staff compensation.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 4/25/24
- 04/25/2024
- 155 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The most recent Haddonfield School Board meeting concluded with the adoption of a new math curriculum for K-5 students and the approval of the 2024-2025 budget. The meeting, which covered a wide range of topics from educational initiatives to financial matters, saw the board navigate through discussions.
