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- Camden County
- 5/16/24
- 05/17/2024
- 127 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Haddon School Board meeting, community concern was addressed regarding proposed staffing cuts, particularly the elimination of the full-time media specialist position. After robust public commentary and comparison to neighboring districts’ staffing levels, the superintendent recommended, with board and business administrator support, that the media specialist position remain unchanged. This decision came in light of a recent newsletter highlighting rising home values due to the school district’s quality.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 5/15/24
- 05/16/2024
- 71 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Haddon School Board presented an overview of the kindergarten curriculum, emphasizing its dedication to holistic student development and readiness for school. The meeting delved into specific educational strategies, safety procedures, and the impact of potential state budget cuts on the district’s operations.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 5/2/24
- 05/03/2024
- 157 Minutes
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Overview: The Haddon School Board convened to address the significant challenges presented by an unanticipated reduction in state aid, which has led to a series of proposed staff and program cuts across the district. The budget for the 2024-2025 school year, set at $38,113,000, now reflects a decrease of $86,000 in anticipated state aid, prompting a proposed $41.36 increase in property taxes to counteract the shortfall. The board addressed the impact of these cuts, including the potential removal of important positions such as counselors, nurses, and media specialists, as well as the possible discontinuation of programs like music education and the Mandarin language offering.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 4/18/24
- 04/19/2024
- 72 Minutes
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Overview: The Haddon School Board is considering a significant revision to the high school grading scale, a topic that has sparked notable community interest and debate. The superintendent outlined the process for reviewing the potential changes, which includes forming an internal committee, with student representation, to make a recommendation by May. The committee’s timeline is fluid, allowing for community engagement and feedback, with the possibility of a second reading and policy adoption slated for July. The importance of transparency throughout this process was emphasized, acknowledging the diversity of opinions and the goal of enhancing student opportunities.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 3/21/24
- 03/22/2024
- 193 Minutes
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Overview: At the recent Haddon School Board meeting, a focus was placed on the district’s grading scale and its perceived impact on college admissions and financial aid. Speakers from the community, including parents and educators, voiced concerns about the current eight-point grading system and its potential disadvantages for students in the college admissions process. The superintendent presented detailed research and sought to address the question of whether this grading scale puts students at a competitive disadvantage when applying to colleges and for merit-based scholarships.
