- NJ
- Bergen County
- 10/30/24
- 10/30/2024
- 137 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent meeting of the Fair Lawn School Board, attention was devoted to the ongoing debate surrounding Regulation 2464, which governs the district’s gifted and talented (G&T) program. The proposed changes to the selection criteria sparked considerable discussion among board members and the public, focusing on the shift from district-wide norms to local norms for assessing student eligibility. Concerns were raised about the transparency and equity of this approach, as well as the implications of geographic disparities in eligibility outcomes.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 9/26/24
- 09/26/2024
- 74 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fair Lawn School Board meeting on September 6, 2024, at Thomas Jefferson School addressed several issues, including the inappropriate use of student images by an administrator, the introduction of new educational programs, and community feedback on district initiatives.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 8/22/24
- 08/22/2024
- 118 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fair Lawn School Board meeting on August 22nd was marked by discussions on staff reassignments, budget constraints, and community concerns, reflecting ongoing challenges and opportunities within the district.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 7/25/24
- 07/25/2024
- 109 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fair Lawn School Board meeting highlighted students’ performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, as reflected in the latest New Jersey Proficiency Assessment (NJPA) results, with Fair Lawn students scoring higher than the state average. Amid these academic achievements, board members engaged in a substantive discussion on the efficacy of the current math curriculum, particularly the “Everyday Math” program. The meeting also addressed concerns about the district’s rebranding efforts and resource allocation, with community members contributing to the debate.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/20/24
- 06/20/2024
- 106 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At a recent Fair Lawn School Board meeting, the community voiced strong opposition to the involuntary reassignment of Dena DeSantis, a high school guidance counselor with 20 years of experience, to a middle school student assistance counselor position. The issue brought forth a debate on the implications of staff reassignments for the school community, the decision-making process, and the potential disruption to student support systems, particularly for those entering the college application process.