Mahwah School Board Discusses Budget and Honors Staff Achievements

Overview: The Mahwah School Board’s latest meeting focused on several issues, including the presentation of the 2024-2025 school year budget, recognition of district staff achievements and retirements, and public concerns regarding class sizes and gender identity policy. The budget discussion highlighted the allocation of funds for special education and employee benefits, with medical benefits for staff composing the largest portion of the employee benefits section. The meeting also acknowledged the service of retiring staff members, totaling 80 years of service, and celebrated the recognition of a National Merit Scholarship finalist from the class of 2024.

Mahwah School Board Plans Budget with Focus on Communication and Community Engagement

Overview: The Mahwah School Board’s recent meeting centered on the adoption of the 2024-2025 budget, emphasizing the need for careful fiscal planning and enhanced communication strategies within the district. A significant part of the discussion involved the potential hiring of Laura Bishop Communications to improve district-wide communication and branding. The board also recognized various student and faculty achievements, discussed upcoming community events, and addressed the preliminary budget, which includes a modest tax levy increase and the reliance on one-time revenue sources.

Mahwah School Board Meeting Addresses Strategic Plan Progress, Facilities, and Community Engagement

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Mahwah School Board discussed significant district-wide progress and initiatives, including advances in the strategic plan, the success of community engagement programs, and facilities updates. Among the key points, Superintendent Michael DeTuro reported on the district’s progress in curriculum development, social-emotional learning, and the implementation of the student safety data system. The strategic plan’s progress was a primary focus, with the expansion of course offerings and new connections formed with trade schools to aid non-college-bound students.

Mahwah School Board Addresses Ethics Violations and Celebrates District Achievements

Overview: The Mahwah School Board meeting covered a range of topics including commendations for district achievements, updates on student programs, and a discussion on ethics violations by board members. Superintendent Michael DeTuro highlighted the school district’s successes, including strong NJ GPA assessment results, while also emphasizing the importance of ethics and compliance with the New Jersey School Ethics Act. The meeting further addressed the potential impact of Governor Murphy’s proposal to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in local elections on the district’s civics education curriculum.

Mahwah School Board Elects New President and Addresses Goals for 2024

Overview: In a recent reorganization meeting, the Mahwah School Board appointed Dr. Prema C. Moorthy as the new board president for the 2024 year. Alongside the presidential election, the board welcomed three new members—Richard A. DeSilva, Jr., Benjamin A. Kezmarsky, and Michael Galow—who took their oaths of office following their success in the November 7th, 2023 election. The meeting, which was open to the public and live-streamed, focused on establishing leadership, discussing strategic goals for the upcoming year, acknowledging exemplary performances, and addressing the issue of partisanship in board elections.