Bound Brook School Board Appoints New President and Vice President

Overview: In a development during the latest Bound Brook School Board meeting, Mr. Januzzi was elected as the new Board President, with Mr. B securing the position of Vice President. Following the swearing-in of newly elected board members, Mr. Roger Shuback, Mr. Donald Frazier, and Mr. Michael Becker, the Board proceeded to fill its leadership roles without contention.

Somerville Board of Education Welcomes New Members and Emphasizes Ethics in Recent Meeting

Overview: In a gathering of the Somerville Board of Education on January 3rd, 2024, new members were sworn in, a board president was elected, and a vice president appointed. The meeting underscored the importance of ethics in education with a detailed presentation on the School Ethics Act and the Code of Ethics for board members. Additionally, the session involved the approval of various reports and the acknowledgment of student and staff achievements.

Watchung School Board Elects New President and Vice President

Overview: In a notable reorganization meeting, the Watchung School Board elected Manuel Gonzalez as the new Board President and Muhammad Free as Vice President. The meeting, held on January 2, 2024, commenced with the oath of office administered to newly elected board members Jennifer Agiero, Danielle Amadeo, and Fatima Santos, followed by a roll call confirming a quorum.

Bernards School Board Elects New President, Addresses Schedule Changes and Committee Structures

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Bernards School Board witnessed the election of Tim Salmon as the new board president and Jennifer White as vice president. Amidst organizational changes, the board engaged in a discussion about the potential impacts of a double-tiered schedule for school start times on students’ well-being and academic performance. The meeting also explored the structure of board committees and celebrated student activities.

Parent Urges Branchburg School Board to Address Racial Abuse Incident at Middle School

Overview: The Branchburg School Board meeting addressed a serious incident of racial abuse at a local middle school, discussed policy updates, and elected board officers. A parent, Ms. Davis, spoke about her daughter, Shariah, experiencing racial verbal abuse from other students, calling for the board to take action and enforce discipline. The board proceeded with electing Vincent Carpentier as president and Terry Joyce as vice president. Additionally, donations from the Branchburg Rotary and the Megan Rose Bradley Foundation were acknowledged, and the board discussed the necessity for additional special education teachers in the upcoming year.