- NJ
- Camden County
- 8/19/24
- 08/20/2024
- 81 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Gloucester Township School Board meeting was marked by discussions on student mental health services, disciplinary policies, social-emotional learning initiatives, and parental engagement. However, the most notable moment came during the public comments when a parent expressed deep frustration regarding her son’s educational placement, highlighting ongoing communication issues with district staff.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 7/22/24
- 07/23/2024
- 22 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Gloucester Township School Board, attention was given to the efforts of the district’s Supervisor of Student Special Services, Grant Hilderbrandt, in tackling residency fraud within the school system. The board discussed the substantial increase in cases of non-resident students illegally attending district schools and the resulting financial implications.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 6/17/24
- 06/18/2024
- 54 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Gloucester Township School Board’s recent meeting was marked by an outpouring of concern from parents, staff, and community members regarding the proposed transfer of Kathleen Goin, a guidance counselor at Blackwood Elementary School. The assembly heard emotional testimonies emphasizing Mrs. Goin’s critical impact on students, especially those with special needs. Additionally, the meeting featured discussions on various agenda items, including the allocation of resources, employee transfers, and the challenges of staff retention.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 5/13/24
- 05/14/2024
- 67 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Gloucester Township School Board meeting, the decision to abolish the French World language program took center stage, sparking public comments and concerns regarding the transparency of board proceedings. The board recognized several outstanding educators, addressed amendments to the superintendent’s recommendations on staff employment, and discussed the formation of a code of conduct committee.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 4/29/24
- 04/30/2024
- 21 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Gloucester Township School Board meeting, the main focus was on the presentation and approval of the 2024-2025 budget which includes infrastructure improvements and the addition of new staff. The budget, up notably due to capital reserve utilization, addresses rising costs in special education and the depletion of COVID-19 federal aid funds.