- NJ
- Somerset County
- 8/27/24
- 08/28/2024
- 18 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an eventful meeting on August 27th, the Montgomery School Board saw a notable resignation and heard public concerns over transparency and ethics. The board also reviewed maintenance updates and discussed plans for a shared service agreement for tennis courts.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 7/16/24
- 07/17/2024
- 51 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Montgomery School Board meeting, members discussed issues affecting both the student body and the community at large. The board also engaged in discussions on student preparation for post-secondary success and standardized testing, with debates on the necessity of skills lab courses and after-school clinics. Community engagement was another focal point, with residents expressing concerns over the high school tennis courts’ closure and a petition to start high school times later to align with adolescent sleep health research.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 6/25/24
- 06/26/2024
- 122 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Montgomery School Board’s recent meeting highlighted advancements in educational programs, particularly the adoption of new resources to enhance literacy education for students. The meeting covered various topics, from the achievements of the Science Olympiad team to the demographic shifts affecting school enrollment. However, the most notable discussions revolved around the implementation of new literacy curricular resources and updates to the K4 literacy program, in line with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards 2023.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 5/21/24
- 05/22/2024
- 140 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a development at the Montgomery School Board meeting, a new member was elected to fill a vacancy on the board. The event was marked by a robust exchange of ideas and presentations from various candidates, each bringing a unique set of experiences and visions for the future of the school district. The election was the culmination of a process that saw numerous community members and professionals express their desire to contribute to the educational landscape of Montgomery.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 4/30/24
- 05/01/2024
- 100 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Montgomery School Board meeting, attention was given to the district’s budget, with a 2% tax levy increase and a decrease in the total recommended budget from the previous year. The board also addressed the approval of a new director of special services, safety bus inspections, and the V card prescription management benefit. Public comments raised concerns about school start times, transparency, and the need for ethical audits.