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- Bergen County
- 5/20/24
- 05/20/2024
- 213 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent assembly of the Ridgewood School Board, the meeting was marked by a series of farewells to retiring educators, a detailed student research presentation on the Auggie technology at Valley Hospital, and a recognition of the outgoing student representative to the Board of Education. The board also deliberated over a new contract agreement and responded to public concerns regarding a math teacher’s retention, the Alphabet Aftercare program, and the implications of artificial turf fields.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 5/16/24
- 05/16/2024
- 136 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Ridgewood School Board delved into a comprehensive analysis of academic performance trends, student demographics, and inclusivity within the district’s schools.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/29/24
- 04/29/2024
- 152 Minutes
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Overview: The latest meeting of the Ridgewood School Board was marked by concerns regarding the physical state of the district’s Little Theater, the support for neurodivergent students, and the challenges of securing recreational spaces for community programs. The proposed budget for the 2024-2025 school year, with an emphasis on maintaining existing programs within a 2% tax levy increase, was also a central topic of discussion.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/8/24
- 04/08/2024
- 172 Minutes
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Overview: The Ridgewood School Board meeting covered a range of topics, with the proposal to replace the active duty school resource officer with two class three officers and the discussion on flood solutions and field improvements being the most pressing. The proposal regarding the officers included discussions about the financial implications, the roles of the officers, including their access to firearms and police vehicles, and the need for the officers to be familiar with the school community. The potential introduction of class three officers could increase police presence in schools.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/18/24
- 03/18/2024
- 192 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Ridgewood School Board focused on the tentative budget for the 2024-2025 school year and proposed policy changes. The budget, set at $138,500,000, emphasized maintaining programs within a 2% tax levy cap, prioritizing capital projects, and addressing cost drivers such as union negotiations, special education, and healthcare benefits. New course offerings and the impact of enrollment trends were also discussed. Proposed policy changes included classroom sizes, capital expenditure funding, and public access to information. The meeting included public commentary and debate on various financial and operational strategies.
