- NJ
- Hudson County
- 4/16/24
- 04/17/2024
- 47 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hoboken School Board convened to discuss and act upon several issues, including the renewal of the food service provider contract, the approval of the revised tentative budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, and various personnel changes. The meeting also acknowledged the achievements of students from the district’s schools and provided updates on committee activities.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 3/19/24
- 03/20/2024
- 28 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Hoboken Board of Education meeting, the board discussed a tentative budget for the 2024-2025 school year, which includes a significant tax levy increase of 24.35%. Superintendent Christine Johnson presented the budget, outlining the challenges and key factors contributing to the increase, including the implications of the S2 legislation, which resulted in a loss of almost $2.9 million in state aid over five years. Despite these losses, the district managed to maintain an average tax levy increase of 5.12% since the 2019-2020 school year. The current proposed increase reflects the end of S2 state aid cuts, the transfer of previously federally funded items back to the general budget due to the expiration of COVID grants, and costs associated with contracts, aging facilities, and enrollment growth.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 3/12/24
- 03/13/2024
- 104 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the March 2024 Hoboken Board of Education meeting, a focus was placed on celebrating the accomplishments of students and educators, with the announcement of the Governor’s teachers and Educational Services Professionals of the year taking a prominent place. The meeting also addressed the increase in kindergarten enrollment for the upcoming school year, surpassing demographic study projections. Furthermore, concerns were raised during the public comment section regarding alleged unprofessionalism and lack of cultural sensitivity at the Hoboken Middle School.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 2/13/24
- 02/14/2024
- 157 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Hoboken School Board meeting, the primary focus was the proposed removal and replacement of aging classroom trailers at Wallace Elementary School with new modular classrooms. Superintendent Christine Johnson presented a detailed proposal for the project, stating that the estimated cost of $3.6 million would be funded from the capital reserve. This initiative was part of a broader discussion on district facilities, which also included recognition of outstanding student achievements, updates on curriculum development, and the district’s continued improvement in student performance amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 1/9/24
- 01/10/2024
- 45 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Hoboken School Board meeting, significant achievements by the students of Hoboken High School, including notable scholarships and awards, were underscored alongside the presentation of a clean audit for the district. Superintendent Christine Johnson commended the high school seniors for securing over $10 million in scholarships and instant decision day successes. The meeting also introduced community partnerships and summer programs, addressed upcoming educational assessments, and navigated public concerns regarding respect and accountability.