- NJ
- Somerset County
- 7/23/24
- 07/23/2024
- 52 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Bridgewater-Raritan Regional Board of Education meeting, discussions centered around student assessment standards, including the NJ GPA and Access testing results, with a noted performance decrease in the NJ GPA scores and a slight increase in students exiting the ESL program. The board also addressed concerns regarding COVID-19’s impact on education, declining enrollment in the German language program, and mental health support initiatives within the district.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 07/23/2024
- 84 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bernards School Board meeting highlighted community concerns regarding large class sizes, particularly in the fifth grade, with numbers reaching up to 27 students per class. The issue was raised by several community members, including Desiree Noland and the Patels, who emphasized the challenges large class sizes pose for teachers and students alike. Erin Rowan, a concerned parent, shared her son’s struggle with math due to the crowded classroom environment. The board acknowledged these concerns and discussed efforts to align staffing with enrollments while adhering to class size guidelines.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 7/22/24
- 07/24/2024
- 83 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an effort to address the challenges of technology in classrooms, the Warren School Board recently engaged in a discussion about the use of electronic communication and recording devices, specifically cell phones and smartwatches, by students during school hours. The debate centered on the enforcement of the existing policy, potential revisions to better manage device usage, and the consequences of policy violations. This issue, coupled with talks on preschool expansion, capital improvements, and shared services, dominated the latest board meeting.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 7/18/24
- 07/18/2024
- 16 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Branchburg School Board meeting highlighted steps in enhancing school security and educational development. Key discussions included the implementation of the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation’s “Say Something” reporting system, aimed at improving security, and the contemplation of pioneering measures to integrate AI into education.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 7/18/24
- 07/18/2024
- 74 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the latest Bridgewater Town Council meeting, members addressed a series of issues ranging from an investigation into allegations against a police officer, to concerns about stormwater management and water supply contaminants. Among these, one notable issue was the outcome of an investigation involving a police officer accused of racism, prejudice, and profiling. The Chief of Police reported that these allegations, stemming from an incident in December 2023 where the officer responded to a burglar alarm, were unfounded according to a review by the Somerset County Prosecutors’ office. The Chief emphasized the dissemination of accurate information and the ramifications of spreading falsehoods.