- NJ
- Essex County
- 10/21/24
- 10/21/2024
- 65 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Caldwell-West Caldwell School Board meeting on October 21, 2024, focused on a series of discussions, including a proposed referendum for extensive infrastructure projects, which stirred considerable community debate. The meeting, held in the James Caldwell High School cafeteria, drew attention to the proposed $15.4 million fieldhouse project, raising questions about resource allocation, tax implications, and priorities for educational versus athletic facilities.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 9/23/24
- 09/23/2024
- 41 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Caldwell-West Caldwell School Board meeting on September 23 covered various issues, including a heavily debated $60 million renovation proposal for the Fieldhouse, safety protocols, and recognition of student achievements.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 6/17/24
- 06/17/2024
- 58 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Caldwell-West Caldwell School Board recently approved a new three-year teachers’ contract and addressed concerns over class sizes during a meeting marked by tributes to retiring staff members. The board’s approval of the teachers’ agreement was a key item, but it was the impassioned comments from parents regarding class sizes that dominated the discussion.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 5/20/24
- 05/20/2024
- 14 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education meeting, members discussed several initiatives, including an extended agreement with Essex County College for a dual enrollment program and updates on special services out-of-district placements. The Board also reviewed upcoming purchases, such as a dump truck and wheelchair-accessible bus, and plans for the Harrison School parking lot paving post-field completion.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 5/6/24
- 05/06/2024
- 30 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Caldwell-West Caldwell School Board adopted the 2024-2025 School District budget, which included a total tax increase of 1.8% in the face of rising expenses, especially in salaries and health benefits. The School Business Administrator and Board Secretary, Brian McCarthy, presented the budget, outlining the financial challenges and the efforts to mitigate them without compromising educational quality. The board also discussed the completion of various infrastructure projects and touched upon shared services with local departments.