- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 5/28/24
- 05/29/2024
- 134 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Highland Park School Board meeting was marked by a debate over the recommended termination of a staff member, Miss Carla, from the after-school program. Community members rallied to her defense, presenting a letter with over 230 signatures, including those of over 35 current and former Irving staff members, urging the board to vote against the superintendent’s recommendation. Parents and community members shared personal testimonies about Miss Carla’s positive impact on students and warned of an erosion of trust between the administration and parents.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 5/13/24
- 05/14/2024
- 133 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Highland Park School Board meeting focused on a review of the district’s performance, instructional practices, and equitable access to advanced learning programs. In particular, the board discussed the latest state performance reports, which showed an increase in overall enrollment and highlighted the need for improvement in certain areas. The reports, published in April, are accessible on the State and district websites and include data on student enrollment demographics, growth, participation and proficiency rates, standardized testing outcomes, graduation rates, AP exam performance, chronic absenteeism, and the accountability system.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 4/29/24
- 04/30/2024
- 187 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Highland Park School Board addressed a comprehensive range of topics from security and student discipline to budget allocations and community programs. The most discussions centered on a new law enforcement resolution, a pilot program utilizing AI for student counseling, and the upcoming school year’s budget that includes a tax levy increase and a decrease in state aid.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 4/8/24
- 04/09/2024
- 83 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: A recent meeting of the Highland Park School Board put a spotlight on the accomplishments of the local Model UN team following their successful trip to Mexico City, where they engaged in cultural exchanges and won multiple awards at an international conference. While the student achievements in Mexico were a focal point, the meeting also covered a range of other topics including student events, upcoming field trips, a nursing plan, and policy updates.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 3/18/24
- 03/19/2024
- 80 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Highland Park School Board meeting addressed issues including the preliminary budget for the next fiscal year and the selection of a new high school principal. The budget focused on maintaining staff levels and class sizes, expanding programs, and facility improvements, while the search for a new principal culminated in the introduction of Dr. Christina Donovan as the recommended candidate.