- NJ
- Sussex County
- 8/26/24
- 08/26/2024
- 56 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hopatcong School Board meeting centered on strategies to improve student performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, and introduced new data tools to help educators tailor their instruction. The board discussed the district’s achievement metrics, revealing significant disparities and proposing a partnership with a data warehousing platform to address these issues.
- NJ
- Sussex County
- 6/24/24
- 06/24/2024
- 76 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Hopatcong School Board meeting, the board acknowledged significant donations that will contribute to student scholarships and the purchase of a new scoreboard for the high school football field. The board expressed gratitude for the community support, which included a $1,000 donation from Gerald Salamone for The Dale Salamone Memorial Scholarship, an $188,000 contribution from Fabio Falcone and Michael Fola for a new scoreboard, and a donation from Stacy Yano to The Joanne Bsky Lang Scholarship.
- NJ
- Sussex County
- 6/17/24
- 06/17/2024
- 69 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an effort to address infrastructure needs and mitigate the impact of lost state aid, the Hopatong School Board discussed a resolution involving a tax levy cap adjustment and the necessity for a school facilities referendum. The board voted unanimously to rehire two retired teachers for critical need positions, deliberated on the financial implications of a tax referendum, and strategized on transparent community engagement to support the upcoming referendum.
- NJ
- Sussex County
- 4/29/24
- 04/29/2024
- 35 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Hopatcong School Board appointed Scott Francis as a new board member and discussed topics including the upcoming budget, staff reappointments, mental health support, and the introduction of a candidate for assistant superintendent. The appointment of Mr. Francis was a key focus, filling the vacancy in accordance with state law. Additionally, the board addressed the superintendent’s report on academic achievements and the student representative’s update on high school activities. Public comments raised concerns over potential cuts to mental health support roles.
- NJ
- Sussex County
- 2/26/24
- 02/26/2024
- 113 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent school board meeting, developments unfolded as the board navigated through leadership changes and budgetary challenges. The meeting was marked by the departure of the outgoing superintendent and the voting in of an acting superintendent, amidst discussions on the district’s financial health and the need to balance the budget effectively.