Fair Lawn School Board Discusses Health Protocols for Opioid Antidotes and Diabetic Care

Overview: The Fair Lawn School Board recently focused its efforts on refining health and safety protocols, with significant discussions around an opioid antidote regulation for high school students and the management of students with diabetes and epilepsy.

Fair Lawn Parent Highlights Need for Student Prayer Spaces at School Board Meeting

Overview: The recent Fair Lawn School Board meeting focused on topics ranging from religious accommodations for Muslim students to the acknowledgment of donations from parent-teacher organizations.

Fair Lawn Considers Revamping Gifted and Talented Program to Prioritize Equity and Mental Health

Overview: In a recent Fair Lawn School Board meeting, sweeping changes were considered for the district’s K-6 Gifted and Talented program. The proposed reforms stemmed from a comprehensive educational consultant’s review and a mandate from the Strengthening Gifted and Talented Education Act (SGTEA) signed by Governor Murphy in 2020. Both sources highlighted the need for an inclusive identification process, enhanced service tiers, and a heightened emphasis on students’ mental health.

Fair Lawn School Board Recognizes Dedication amid Controversy, Sets Ambitious Educational Goals

Overview: In a recent Fair Lawn School Board meeting, a riveting discussion on educator Janine Hayek’s recognition took center stage. Amid controversy and Facebook furor due to an article Hayek assigned years prior concerning Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, fervent supporters and board members rose to her defense, emphasizing her invaluable contributions to the district and significant role in civic participation by registering high school students to vote. One board member shared, “I am eager to recognize Miss Hayek…so that the community and the school community can join in the recognition.”

New Leadership, Old Issues: Fair Lawn School Board Faces Overcrowding

Overview: At the recent Fair Lawn School Board meeting, of note was the ongoing issue of school overcrowding. Two local schools, Redburn Elementary School and TJ Middle School, were highlighted as reportedly being particularly affected, currently operating at 10% over their intended capacities.