NJ Gov Body
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- Essex County
- 6/10/25
- 06/10/2025
- 73 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Glen Ridge School Board meeting was marked by discussions regarding the district’s handling of personnel matters, particularly involving safety concerns related to a teacher named Gerald White. The meeting also addressed administrative transitions, student achievements, and community engagement initiatives, while public comments revealed deep-rooted frustrations and demands for transparency and reform.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 5/13/25
- 05/13/2025
- 75 Minutes
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Overview: During a recent Glen Ridge School Board meeting, the board discussed the adoption of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework, a new approach aiming to enhance educational interventions and reduce unnecessary referrals for special education services. This model, which addresses both academic and social-emotional needs, is designed to provide structured support to students by utilizing data-driven methodologies. The board also touched on current uncertainties in federal funding allocations, affecting the district’s financial outlook.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 4/29/25
- 04/29/2025
- 40 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Glen Ridge School Board meeting primarily focused on the district’s budgetary constraints and adjustments required to maintain essential services while addressing fiscal pressures. Significant increases in maintenance, operations, and employee benefits costs were highlighted, prompting a necessary tax levy increase. The meeting also included discussions on student achievements and community contributions.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 3/11/25
- 03/11/2025
- 42 Minutes
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Overview: The Glen Ridge School Board meeting focused on the intricate challenges of the upcoming budget, with discussion on rising health benefit costs and their impact on local taxes and school resources.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 2/25/25
- 02/25/2025
- 38 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Glen Ridge School Board meeting, attention was given to the discussion surrounding the governor’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 and its implications for the district. This reduction is less severe than previous cuts, and the state aid figures for Glen Ridge are expected soon. This information will be crucial for the district’s budget planning, overseen by Business Administrator Barbara Murphy. The proposal aims to fully fund the education formula, with additional funds allocated for pre-kindergarten expansion and $3 million for technology to manage cell phone usage in schools.
