Dover School Board Debates Kitchen Use Policy and Transition Program

Overview: During the latest Dover School Board meeting, the board engaged in a discussion surrounding the implementation of Regulation 7510, which mandates using the school district’s Food Services vendor for kitchen use. This regulation has sparked a debate on whether community groups, such as the band boosters, should be charged for using school kitchen facilities during events. Additionally, a portion of the meeting was dedicated to debating a proposal for hiring a transition coordinator for a program designed to assist students with special needs in transitioning into the workforce.

Morris Plains Borough Council Addresses Infrastructure and Community Engagement Initiatives

Overview: In a recent Morris Plains Borough Council meeting, the most discussions centered on local infrastructure, particularly the maintenance of the community’s gravity sewers and the replacement of a dated generator for a pump station. The council also engaged in a debate on the formation of an Affordable Housing Committee and addressed the participation of youth in local governance.

Boonton Township School Board Negotiates Send-Receive Agreement with Mountain Lakes Amid Referendum Communications Push

Overview: In a recent Boonton Township School Board meeting, attention centered on the negotiations of the send-receive agreement with Mountain Lakes and the comprehensive communications efforts for the upcoming referendum.

Rockaway Township School Board Addresses HIB Cases and Plans for Academic and Community Growth

Overview: In a recent session of the Rockaway Township School Board, issues such as the harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) report, long-range facilities planning, budget challenges, and community involvement in schools were addressed. Superintendent Richard R. Corbett detailed the ongoing investigations into HIB cases, with six out of sixteen cases confirmed, and outlined the board’s initiatives to promote academic excellence and community engagement within the district’s schools.

Mount Olive School Board Meeting Addresses Financial Audits, Policy Changes, and Personnel Matters Amid Public Concerns

Overview: The most recent Mount Olive School Board meeting covered various topics, ranging from the successful financial audit of the district and discussions on policy amendments, to personnel matters and engagement with public concerns. The meeting saw input from various committees, acknowledgment of community involvement, and was punctuated by public commentary that brought to light issues of transparency, ethics, and the school community’s voice.