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- Passaic County
- 5/21/25
- 05/22/2025
- 104 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Haledon School Board approved the introduction of a new advanced mathematics class for seventh graders, despite facing a significant reduction in financial aid amounting to over $800,000. The board managed to avoid layoffs by utilizing a practice known as “breakage,” which involves savings realized when replacing departing employees with less costly hires. The meeting covered a range of topics, including personnel changes, facility use policies, and the installation of new vape detectors, highlighting the district’s efforts to balance financial constraints with educational innovation and student safety.
- NJ
- Passaic County
- 4/30/25
- 05/01/2025
- 158 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Haledon School Board addressed issues of chronic absenteeism and budgetary constraints, alongside discussions of proposed cuts to extracurricular activities and the financial complexities facing the district. With chronic absenteeism recognized as a concern, the board explored its impact on student performance and potential strategies to mitigate it. Budget discussions highlighted the challenges posed by state aid reductions and the implications for student programs.
- NJ
- Passaic County
- 3/26/25
- 03/27/2025
- 90 Minutes
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Overview: In the recent Haledon School Board meeting, discussions centered around the district’s financial challenges, the impact of reduced state aid, and community concerns regarding educational opportunities. A reduction of $688,000 in state aid has prompted the board to consider potential cuts to programs, sparking debates on the importance of sustaining educational quality despite financial constraints. The meeting also addressed facility usage by local youth sports teams, with passionate exchanges over community unity and the allocation of resources.
- NJ
- Passaic County
- 3/12/25
- 03/13/2025
- 147 Minutes
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Overview: The Haledon School Board meeting focused on the financial challenges posed by a substantial $688,000 reduction in state aid, sparking discussions on potential budget cuts, tax increases, and the district’s fiscal strategy. The board debated the implications of a 2% tax levy increase, a measure deemed necessary to mitigate the funding shortfall while avoiding more drastic financial measures.
- NJ
- Passaic County
- 2/10/25
- 02/18/2025
- 58 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Haledon School Board meeting, a portion of the discussion centered around potential changes to the district’s cell phone policy in light of a proposed bill supported by Governor Murphy. This bill seeks to have the New Jersey Department of Education develop a model cell phone policy for school districts, potentially impacting current regulations. While the specifics of the model policy remain undetermined, there was speculation on whether its guidelines would be mandatory or merely advisory, allowing districts to tailor rules to their needs.
