Overview: In a notable reorganization meeting, the Lacey Township School Board elected Harold “Skip” Peters, Jr. as the new board president and Kim Klaus as vice president. The meeting also brought to light concerns regarding the performance of the district’s elementary schools, with a community member highlighting low math and reading scores and urging the board to prioritize educational improvements.
Overview: The recent Lacey School Board meeting was marked by student concerns over the handling of recent student deaths, contentious discussion over legal billing, and the acknowledgment of a departing board member. The student representative updated the board on recent school activities, and Superintendent Dr. Vanessa R. Pereira acknowledged the loss of three high school students and expressed holiday wishes.