- NJ
- Bergen County
- 1/18/24
- 01/18/2024
- 105 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fair Lawn School Board’s recent meeting highlighted a number of key educational initiatives, including the exploration of new world languages, the development of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and curriculum expansion efforts. Superintendent Rui Dionisio stressed the importance of community input and thorough planning in these endeavors. Financial discussions revealed a strong district position, with a surplus reported in the 2022-2023 audit and plans for reserve funds. The meeting also addressed the quality of board meeting broadcasts, transparency issues, and the promotion of mental health programs for faculty.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 1/4/24
- 01/04/2024
- 34 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fair Lawn School Board meeting was marked by the election of Julie Mahan as the new board president and Joe Baldofsky as vice president, alongside discussions of an alleged incident of emotional abuse and concerns about high school roof repairs. During the proceedings, the official results of the annual school election were announced, and the newly elected board members were sworn in. Tensions arose regarding the nomination process and the appropriateness of discussing candidate conduct, which brought to light past allegations against Mahan. Meanwhile, Superintendent Rui Dionisio addressed concerns over the high school’s infrastructure and outlined repair plans.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 12/14/23
- 134 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Fair Lawn School Board meeting, members of the school community came together to express their appreciation for outgoing board member Ron Barbarulo, who has served for 12 years. The meeting also saw discussions on student initiatives, Superintendent Dr. Rui Dionisio’s entry plan and various suggestions for improving the district.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 11/16/23
- 73 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fair Lawn School Board’s recent meeting was marked by critical discussions on school overcrowding, debates on the staff Wellness Day program, the honoring of a local hero, and the warm reception of the new superintendent, Dr. Rui Dionisio. The board also addressed rising concerns about anti-Semitism and the necessity for community service initiatives in schools.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 10/19/23
- 117 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In the latest Fair Lawn School Board meeting, the district’s performance on New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) was praised, with students surpassing state averages in English Language Arts and Math. The district was also recognized as the sixth-best small city in a Wallet Hub ranking. However, concerns were raised over the safety and well-being of Jewish students in light of recent events in Israel. Additionally, updates on various school activities, initiatives, and the district’s approach towards improving student performance were discussed.