Nikki Dalton Appointed to Warren School Board Amid Discussions on Safety and Technology

Overview: The Warren School Board meeting featured the appointment of Nikki Dalton to an empty board seat, extended discussions on candidate qualifications, school safety, technology integration, and strategic planning for the district’s future.

Warren School Board Faces Double-Digit Health Plan Increase, Reviews Strategic Planning and Enrollment

Overview: The Warren School Board meeting covered a wide range of topics, including a significant anticipated increase in the district’s health plan costs, updates on strategic planning and enrollment, and the review of a revised cell phone policy. The meeting also addressed the resignation of a board member and the potential return to April board elections.

Warren School Board Tackles Student Cell Phone Policy Debate

Overview: In an effort to address the challenges of technology in classrooms, the Warren School Board recently engaged in a discussion about the use of electronic communication and recording devices, specifically cell phones and smartwatches, by students during school hours. The debate centered on the enforcement of the existing policy, potential revisions to better manage device usage, and the consequences of policy violations. This issue, coupled with talks on preschool expansion, capital improvements, and shared services, dominated the latest board meeting.

Warren School Board Votes to Close Schools on General Election Day

Overview: In a recent Warren School Board meeting, a decision was made to close schools on the general election day in November, extending the school year by one additional day. This change was the outcome of a debate balancing the importance of voter participation with the impact on the school calendar and operations. The board addressed various other matters, including the recognition of the WMS softball team’s championship win, a new partnership with the Basking Ridge YMCA for a water safety program, and discussions on strategic planning for the district.

Warren School Board Allocates $150K in Pilot Funds for Tech Upgrades

Overview: The Warren School Board has earmarked $150,000 in Pilot funds for the enhancement of technology within the district’s educational facilities. This allocation was among the topics addressed during their recent meeting, which also included the recognition of several staff members for their exceptional contributions to the district, the announcement of an upcoming overview of a regionalization study, and an expression of gratitude for the professional handling of a bomb threat at Warren Middle School.