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- Bergen County
- 5/13/24
- 05/15/2024
- 45 Minutes
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Overview: The Rutherford School Board meeting was marked by the significant announcement that Superintendent Jack Hurley was named Bergen County Superintendent of the year. In addition, the board discussed the implementation of the Atlas educational program, the approval of various staff positions, summer programs, and proactive measures for school safety, including planned active shooting drills.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/29/24
- 05/01/2024
- 42 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Rutherford School Board meeting held on April 29th, 2024, pivoted around the 2024-2025 budget presentation, which detailed the impact of a 2% tax levy cap and a 6% increase in health benefits premiums, alongside a 7% increase in state aid. The budget’s focus was on staffing, facilities maintenance, and per-pupil district costs, with comparisons drawn to other districts’ spending based on socioeconomic status. The board also discussed financial management strategies that allowed for the maintenance and growth of programs without cuts and the utilization of grant money for educational initiatives.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/8/24
- 04/09/2024
- 34 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In the latest Rutherford School Board meeting, the board approved new contracts for the Rutherford administrators and supervisors associations after successful negotiation meetings. The board also carried motions in the Personnel section, which included approvals for resignations, new contracts, and other personnel-related items. Additionally, the board approved several policies and regulations, discussed important legislative updates, and celebrated the high school choir’s performance at Carnegie Hall.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/11/24
- 03/12/2024
- 62 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Rutherford School Board meeting centered around a discussion on the school district’s budget for the upcoming year, addressing significant allocations for facility maintenance, staffing needs, and technology upgrades. The meeting delved into a analysis of the preliminary budget presentation, which proposed a 2.6% increase in the general operating budget and a net tax increase of 2.4%. This budget aims to maintain current programs, review staffing requirements, and manage inflationary pressures.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 2/12/24
- 02/15/2024
- 72 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Rutherford School Board meeting, the primary focus was on board ethics, conflicts of interest, and the ethical implications for school officials. The meeting featured a detailed presentation by Matt Lee, a field representative from the New Jersey School Boards Association, who highlighted the School Ethics Act and its governance review requirements. Lee emphasized the importance of board members adhering to the code of ethics and the necessity of completing mandatory training within specified deadlines. The presentation also discussed financial disclosure requirements for board members and administrators and outlined the potential penalties for ethics violations.
