Brian Rock Re-Elected as West Orange School Board President in Reorganization Meeting

Overview: The West Orange School Board held its annual reorganization meeting on January 6, 2025, where Brian Rock was re-elected as president of the board. Eric Stevenson and Dia Bryant took oaths for their new terms, and Robert Ivker was elected vice president.

West Orange School Board Prioritizes Math Score Improvements with New Initiatives

Overview: At the recent West Orange School Board meeting, a focus was placed on addressing the district’s math score challenges, with board members and the superintendent outlining new initiatives aimed at improving student performance. These efforts include the implementation of a tutorial program and the development of comprehensive plans to provide necessary interventions and supports to students.

West Orange School Board Prioritizes Math Score Improvements with New Initiatives

West Orange School Board Reviews Student Performance and DEAI Initiatives Amid Public Concerns

Overview: The recent West Orange School Board meeting focused on a review of student performance metrics, highlighted by discussions about ongoing Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) initiatives, and underscored by community concerns regarding educational effectiveness, particularly in mathematics.

West Orange School Board Celebrates UPK Success Amid Calls for Funding Reform

Overview: The recent West Orange Board of Education meeting on October 28, 2024, focused on the district’s educational advancements, particularly the successful Universal Pre-K (UPK) initiative, and discussions on state funding reforms. The board praised the district’s UPK program, recognized for its exemplary implementation, and addressed upcoming legislative efforts to revise school funding formulas.