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- Union County
- 5/7/25
- 05/07/2025
- 331 Minutes
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Overview: The Elizabeth School Board has approved a $752 million budget for the 2025-2026 school year, leveraging a $14.2 million increase in state aid to sustain and expand educational programs while maintaining local tax levies unchanged for the eleventh consecutive year. This budgetary decision aligns with the board’s strategic focus on preserving existing programs and accommodating the district’s growing student population, which includes significant numbers of multilingual learners and students requiring special education services.
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- Union County
- 4/17/25
- 04/17/2025
- 346 Minutes
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Overview: The Elizabeth School Board meeting addressed concerns raised by the community regarding immigration enforcement and student safety, alongside updates on educational initiatives and performance reports. Key discussions revolved around the impact of increased ICE presence in the community and the need for protective policies for immigrant students, as well as the board’s efforts to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
- NJ
- Union County
- 3/18/25
- 03/18/2025
- 155 Minutes
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Overview: The Elizabeth School Board meeting saw significant public outcry over current district policies on electronic communication between staff and students, with calls for stricter regulations to ensure student safety. Superintendent Olga Hugelmeyer clarified existing policies while addressing other issues, including student safety measures and community engagement initiatives.
- NJ
- Union County
- 2/20/25
- 02/20/2025
- 253 Minutes
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Overview: The Elizabeth School Board meeting addressed issues including a significant reduction in federal and state aid, initiatives for special education and bilingual programs, and recognition of schools and students. The board also discussed various contracts, public comments, and personnel reports.
- NJ
- Union County
- 1/14/25
- 01/14/2025
- 163 Minutes
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Overview: The Elizabeth School Board meeting on January 14, 2025, was marked by a presentation of a clean audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and the recognition of various community and student achievements, including a high school academy receiving national distinction.
