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- Union County
- 4/11/24
- 04/14/2024
- 52 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Elizabeth School Board, the most focus was on recognizing Autism Acceptance Month. The meeting featured performances and presentations from multiple schools aimed at promoting empathy, understanding, and acceptance of students with autism. The board president opened the meeting with remarks on the importance of community engagement and unity, which set the stage for the ensuing celebration of inclusiveness within the school district.
- NJ
- Union County
- 3/28/24
- 03/28/2024
- 322 Minutes
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Overview: The Elizabeth School Board meeting was marked by a celebration of student and staff achievements alongside discussions on improvements in special education, school security during testing, and the introduction of new sustainability initiatives. The board recognized the championship-winning Elizabeth Minutemen and Lady Minutemen basketball teams, honored a school counselor awarded by the New Jersey School Counselor Association, and highlighted the receipt of a Sustainable Jersey for Schools Grant by Juan Pablo Duarte Jose Julian Marti School. Furthermore, the meeting delved into the implementation of a corrective action plan for state assessment security, the authorization of an immigrant student information session, and the review of academic performance and attendance data.
- NJ
- Union County
- 1/25/24
- 01/25/2024
- 180 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Elizabeth School Board meeting, a comprehensive financial audit was presented by John Swisser from Supp Cloone and Company, revealing an unmodified opinion on the district’s financial statements. The audit also highlighted a surplus in the Food Service fund, which the district plans to address with a corrective action plan. A new youth mentoring program, in collaboration with the Elizabeth Police Department, was announced by Vice President Stanley Neron. Other notable discussions included the introduction of various educational programs, contracts for facility maintenance and upgrades, and recognition of the board members’ service. The meeting concluded with the approval of a settlement agreement and the appointment of a new vice principal.
