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- Somerset County
- 3/10/25
- 03/12/2025
- 100 Minutes
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Overview: The Bernards School Board meeting focused on budgetary challenges, including a $2.5 million budget cut amid increased costs for salaries, healthcare, and utilities. The district plans to address these financial constraints through a combination of expense reductions and a proposed 3.97% increase in the tax levy, while also considering potential staff reductions.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 2/10/25
- 02/11/2025
- 32 Minutes
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Overview: The Bernards School Board meeting recently addressed topics, including the approval of a significant phone system upgrade, discussions about federal executive orders impacting district policies, and the introduction of innovative educational initiatives. The meeting balanced administrative updates, community concerns, and strategic educational developments.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 01/30/2025
- 102 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Bernards School Board meeting detailed changes and updates to the Ridge High School academic structure, notably the introduction of a rotating drop schedule, new elective courses, and adjustments to the course selection process.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 1/27/25
- 01/29/2025
- 85 Minutes
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Overview: The Bernards School Board meeting recently focused on refining its long-term strategic plan based on community feedback and deliberating the implementation of a phone-free pilot program in high school settings. These discussions are part of ongoing efforts to enhance educational outcomes and operational efficiency within the district.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 1/6/25
- 01/08/2025
- 30 Minutes
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Overview: The Bernards School Board meeting addressed several matters, including the approval of an e-ticketing system for sports events, a proposed increase in preschool tuition, and the introduction of a Chromebook protection plan. The board also discussed a donation proposal for sailing equipment and reviewed a clean audit report with noted financial improvements.