Cedar Grove School Board Appoints New Superintendent

Overview: In a recent Cedar Grove School Board meeting, the board officially appointed Dr. Peter Turnamian, also known as Dr. T, as the new superintendent of schools, effective July 1, 2024. The appointment followed a comprehensive search process that involved multiple interviews, essay submissions on current district challenges, and a detailed 90-day plan presentation by Dr. Turnamian. The board expressed its confidence in Dr. Turnamian’s leadership abilities and his potential to guide the district toward continuous improvement and success.

Cedar Grove School Board Celebrates Student Excellence and Financial Health

Overview: The Cedar Grove School Board convened to acknowledge the accomplishments of its students and to discuss the positive results of the district’s financial audit. The DECA team was also commended for qualifying for Nationals. Furthermore, the school board received unmodified, clean opinions on all three aspects of its financial audit for the 2022-2023 year, with no issues or deficiencies reported.

Cedar Grove Board Advances Student Achievement and Anti-Bullying Efforts

Overview: The Cedar Grove School Board meeting concentrated on improving student achievement and tackling harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) within schools, while also progressing in the search for a new superintendent. The Board reviewed detailed student performance data, discussed the adoption of a new elementary math series, and engaged with community concerns about the superintendent selection process.

Cedar Grove School Board Confronted with Parental Concerns Over Bullying Incidents

Overview: In a recent Cedar Grove School Board meeting, issues were raised by parents regarding the handling of harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) investigations. Two parents, Lisa Cili and Mrs. Harris, voiced their frustrations over the perceived delays and lack of communication from the school administration in handling the HIB incidents involving their sons. The board responded to these concerns.

Cedar Grove School Board Welcomes Paul A. Palek Jr. and Elects New President

Overview: In a reshuffle of the Cedar Grove School Board, Paul A. Palek Jr. was sworn in as the newly elected board member for a three-year term, and Dawn Daura was elected as the new president of the board. Following these appointments, a discussion on the scheduling of the January board meeting resulted in a change of date to January 24th to accommodate board members’ schedules.