NJ Gov Body
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- Middlesex County
- 3/12/24
- 03/12/2024
- 51 Minutes
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Overview: The Old Bridge School Board recently held a meeting focused on the upcoming 2025-2026 school year calendar, safety measures at school events, and additional educational initiatives. The board considered two calendar options developed by an Instructional Council committee, which included input from various community stakeholders. The options were crafted with regard to state laws and logistical limitations, such as the mandate not to start school before September 1st, the requirement of two in-service days before students return, and the prohibition of school on election days for safety reasons. Furthermore, the discussion addressed the impact of adding three holidays to the school year and the potential extension of the school year, particularly affecting graduation schedules and preparation for summer programs.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 1/23/24
- 01/23/2024
- 114 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The recent Old Bridge School Board meeting focused primarily on the debate surrounding Policy 5756, which pertains to the rights and protection of transgender students within the district. The policy, which addresses the use of chosen names and pronouns for transgender students, drew diverse and passionate public commentary. Additionally, the board discussed the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee’s efforts and recognized individual achievements and contributions to the school community.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 1/4/24
- 01/04/2024
- 39 Minutes
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- Routine
Overview: In a notable turn of events during the Old Bridge School Board meeting on January 4th, 2024, Matthew Sulikowski was elected as the president and Jennifer D’Antuono as the vice president of the Board of Education. The meeting also saw the formal acknowledgment of the right to record public meetings, the swearing-in of three newly elected Board members, a heated discussion on policy 5756 concerning parental rights, and a tribute to the outgoing board member Frank Weber for his years of service.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 12/12/23
- 50 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Old Bridge School Board met on December 12, 2023, addressing various financial and policy matters. Key points included an unblemished audit report for the 2022-2023 school year, discussion of reserve balances and state aid application, and a looming issue about policy 5756. Superintendent David Cittadino, Salvatore Giordano, and others engaged in robust conversations about potential enrollment of young students, a suggestion for later high school start time, and the completion of evaluations for the superintendent and the board.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 11/21/23
- 186 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Old Bridge School Board in New Jersey grappled with policy 5756, which deals with the rights and safety of transgender students. The board also addressed the implementation of a High Impact Tutoring Grant to mitigate pandemic-related learning loss, a noteworthy student’s literary accomplishment, and notable team achievements in sports. However, the meeting was dominated by community dialogue surrounding policy 5756.
