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- Hudson County
- 5/20/25
- 05/20/2025
- 30 Minutes
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Overview: The Bayonne School Board has decided to join a nationwide lawsuit against major social media companies, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube, alleging that their platforms cause harm to students. The lawsuit accuses these companies of using manipulative algorithms that result in addiction and emotional distress among students, negatively impacting their education. This decision, which incurs no cost for the school district, aligns with efforts from over 500 other school districts across the country. The Board believes that joining the lawsuit will support a broader initiative to address the mental health challenges posed by social media, as highlighted by reports from the Surgeon General and various child health organizations.
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- Hudson County
- 3/18/25
- 03/18/2025
- 18 Minutes
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Overview: The Bayonne School Board meeting focused on the introduction of a “Positive Path Forward” program aimed at supporting students with conduct issues at Bayonne High School. The program is designed to provide a structured environment for students, featuring counseling and academic support, with the ultimate goal of helping them reintegrate into the mainstream school environment.
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- Hudson County
- 1/21/25
- 01/21/2025
- 20 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Bayonne School Board meeting, a proposal to hold board meetings at different schools throughout the district emerged as a central topic. The idea aims to enhance community engagement by bringing meetings directly to various school communities, allowing parents, students, and teachers to interact more closely with the board. Such an initiative would also provide board members firsthand exposure to each school’s facilities and needs, potentially informing future discussions on capital improvements.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 1/7/25
- 01/07/2025
- 21 Minutes
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Overview: The Bayonne School Board held its reorganization meeting on January 7, 2025, appointing Mary Jane Desmond as the new Board President and Sam Maggio as Vice President. The meeting also addressed allegations of bullying within the sports program, which sparked a tense public comment session.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 12/17/24
- 12/17/2024
- 32 Minutes
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Overview: The Bayonne School Board meeting on December 17th addressed several issues, including a public outcry over the district’s handling of a false accusation involving a student, concerns about the treatment of educators, and the relocation of social-emotional learning counselors. The board also honored a teacher for her courageous actions during a violent incident.
