East Rutherford School Board Tackles Performance and Data Validity Concerns

Overview: The East Rutherford School Board recently gathered to discuss topics including student performance, district strategies for improvement, and conflicts of interest among board members. Questions were raised about data validity due to small sample sizes in some racial breakdowns, and strategies for addressing decreased performance were discussed.

East Rutherford Board Addresses New Threat Assessment Policy Amid Concerns

Overview: The recent East Rutherford School Board meeting highlighted a newly introduced School Threat Assessment Team in New Jersey, aimed at ensuring the safety and security of students and staff. The urgency and suddenness of the mandate left board members grappling with its proper implementation, even as they dealt with other pressing operational, infrastructural, and community-related issues.

East Rutherford School Board Grapples with Facility Use Amid Rise in Enrollment

Overview: The East Rutherford School Board, in a recent meeting, delved into issues of facility usage by external entities, highlighting a tug-of-war between a private company, known as “full threat”, and the local recreation department. The debate, intertwined with the news of a significant uptick in student enrollment and recognition of dedicated service members, underscores the district’s endeavor to balance community interests with its growing student body.

East Rutherford Board Weighs Changing Policy on Transgender Students

Overview: In a recent meeting, the East Rutherford School Board navigated through scrutiny of a policy on transgender students and the appointment of a new member, Jillian Cauley.

LGBTQ+ Inclusion Under Attack in East Rutherford Schools, Board Member Pleads Ignorance

Overview: In a charged East Rutherford School Board meeting, the continued debate over LGBTQ+ lessons in the district took center stage. In the wake of a meetings held in June and July, community divisions remained evident, with residents reiterating their concerns over the visibility and implications of LGBTQ+ lessons in schools.