Stanhope School Board Explores New Survey Platform for School Climate and Culture

Overview: The recent Stanhope School Board meeting covered a range of topics, from the implementation of a new survey platform for evaluating school climate and culture to discussions on ethics training and school safety measures. The board also reviewed progress on various construction projects and addressed staff and curriculum updates.

Sparta Town Council Debates Turf Field Replacement Amid Environmental Concerns

Overview: The recent Sparta Town Council meeting revolved around discussions on the replacement of a turf field, environmental impacts of synthetic surfaces, and the allocation of opioid settlement funds. Key topics included the introduction of new ordinances, community engagement initiatives, and fiscal transparency.

High Point School Board Tackles Cell Phone Policy and Academic Performance at Latest Meeting

Overview: In a detailed and wide-ranging meeting, the High Point School Board discussed issues including student cell phone usage, recent academic performance metrics, and the district’s approach to extracurricular activities amidst financial constraints.

Hopatcong School Board Addresses Achievement Gaps and Proposes Data-Driven Solutions

Overview: The Hopatcong School Board meeting centered on strategies to improve student performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, and introduced new data tools to help educators tailor their instruction. The board discussed the district’s achievement metrics, revealing significant disparities and proposing a partnership with a data warehousing platform to address these issues.

Sparta School Board Tackles Chronic Absenteeism and Cell Phone Policy

Overview: In its recent meeting, the Sparta School Board addressed the issues of chronic absenteeism and the district’s cell phone policy, along with updates on various district initiatives and public comments reflecting community concerns.