River Vale School Board Hails Academic Gains, Pushes Armed Guards Funding

Overview: The River Vale School Board recently touted academic progress, particularly in mathematics, in a meeting that also included discussions about funding to hire armed guards for district schools.

Holdrum School Shines Post-Renovation, Celebrated in River Vale School Board Meeting

Overview: In a recent meeting, the River Vale School Board and Superintendent Melissa Signore came together to discuss a variety of topics, chief among them the successful renovation of Holdrum School. Lauded for its spacious hallways and advanced acoustic design, the renovation symbolizes a promising future for River Vale’s young scholars. Despite this bright note, the meeting also highlighted pressing issues including halted after-school transportation services due to lack of vendor interest.

School Board Member Claims New Health Curriculum Conflicts with “Family Values”

Overview: In a recent meeting that covered an array of topics from construction to educational initiatives, River Vale School Board member Louan Austin stood apart when she expressed concerns about the district’s new health curriculum. Austin questioned its appropriateness for specific grade levels to its potential conflict with “family values, people’s personal beliefs, and religion.”

River Vale School Board Faces Construction Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting of the River Vale School Board, significant time was devoted to discussing the construction at Holdrem, including a resident’s frustration over disruptive activities near the school. Despite a variety of issues, including the superintendent’s contract renewal and an array of resolutions, the impact of the construction on the community took center stage.

River Vale School Board Confronts Class Size, Housing, and Curriculum Challenges

Overview: In a recent meeting that struck a balance between celebratory and serious tones, the River Vale School Board honored retiring educators and staff while grappling with issues of large class sizes, housing constraints for incoming families, and curriculum changes.