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- Essex County
- 5/5/25
- 05/05/2025
- 212 Minutes
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Overview: The West Orange School Board meeting on May 5, 2025, centered around the district’s budgetary challenges, including a $9 million shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year. The board examined the balance between maintaining essential educational services and navigating substantial reductions in state aid and rising operational costs.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 4/28/25
- 04/28/2025
- 250 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The West Orange School Board meeting on April 28th, 2025, was dominated by discussions on budget constraints and proposed cuts, sparking community concern over the potential elimination of the Mandarin language program at the middle school level, staffing reductions, and broader financial challenges. The board addressed the district’s $11 million budget shortfall, exacerbated by decreased state aid and rising operational costs.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 3/17/25
- 03/17/2025
- 179 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The West Orange School Board meeting held on March 17, 2025, centered around mounting budgetary challenges, with discussions highlighting a significant projected deficit and its potential impact on staff and programs. The board grappled with a decrease in state aid, necessitating considerations for cuts to full-time positions and educational programs, sparking concern among community members.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 2/24/25
- 02/24/2025
- 152 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the West Orange School Board meeting on February 24, 2025, significant recognitions were awarded to students and educators, while community members voiced concerns on issues such as immigration fears and educational opportunities.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 1/27/25
- 01/27/2025
- 53 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent West Orange School Board meeting focused on significant fiscal developments and educational strategies, including the district’s budget surplus, ongoing math interventions in middle schools, and community concerns over accountability and student safety. The board reviewed audit results, discussed air conditioning upgrades, and acknowledged public input on various community issues.
