- NJ
- Somerset County
- 1/18/24
- 01/18/2024
- 16 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Branchburg School Board, the community was informed of the departure of board member David Dugan, who has been confirmed as a Superior Court judge by the governor and the Senate. This change was announced alongside an appreciation for Dugan’s contributions and the notice that the process for filling the now-vacant seat would be forthcoming. Additionally, the meeting included Superintendent Karen Chase’s report on weather-related school disruptions, an initiative providing free breakfasts to middle school students through a New Jersey Farmers grant, and a public comment addressing the desire to evolve the student council into a more government-functioning body.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 1/2/24
- 01/02/2024
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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.