- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 5/7/24
- 05/07/2024
- 189 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Edison School Board meeting encompassed various issues, with tenure charges against an employee taking center stage, followed by public uproar over the cancellation of subscription busing, and discussions on school facilities’ improvements and budget constraints.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 5/3/24
- 05/14/2024
- 51 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Edison School Board meeting, the community witnessed the artistic expression of local students through dance, emphasizing themes such as women’s empowerment, personal struggles, and the influence of R&B music.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 4/30/24
- 05/01/2024
- 136 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Edison School Board has approved the 2024-2025 school budget, marking a milestone with a 0% tax increase for the fourth consecutive year, despite robust enhancements to the district’s educational programs and infrastructure. The budget presentation underscored a $7.1 million increase in the operating budget, primarily due to additional state aid, and detailed the district’s initiatives such as preschool expansion, the Edison Success Academy, and intervention programs aimed at bolstering student achievement.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 4/25/24
- 04/25/2024
- 54 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In the latest Edison School Board meeting, the spotlight shone on JP Stevens High School’s impressive achievement of being ranked 27th nationally by U.S. News and World Report, surpassing other reputable high schools. Additionally, the meeting covered a breadth of topics including the upcoming budget presentation, the Civil Air Patrol’s partnership with Edison Township Public Schools, updates on the Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) monitoring, strategic planning, sporting programs, extracurricular activities, and the preschool lottery program. Discussions also touched on teacher and nurse appreciation weeks, policy readings, curriculum instruction resolutions, and a budget approval with a continued commitment to a 0% tax levy increase. Public comments raised concerns over policy 5756 and the reinstatement of certain holidays.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 4/25/24
- 04/26/2024
- 17 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Edison School Board meeting, the most significant topic of discussion was the announcement that JP Stevens High School achieved a national ranking of 27th by US News and World Report, surpassing other reputable high schools such as Princeton and Montgomery. The ranking was a point of pride for the community, with particular emphasis on the school’s AP participation rate. Additionally, the Board addressed several other key matters including the budget approval process, forthcoming educational programs, and policy discussions.