- NJ
- Bergen County
- 11/14/23
- 105 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Westwood School Board meeting, issues related to the district’s infrastructure and strained labor relations were addressed. The most critical concerns revolved around the continuing asbestos abatement and plumbing issues at Washington School. In addition, the board president, Michael Pontillo, addressed an ethics complaint filed against him by the Westwood Education Association (WEA), expressing disappointment with the stalled negotiation process. The board also discussed future budget planning, the achievements of the district’s students, and an upcoming superintendent search.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 10/19/23
- 167 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Westwood School Board meeting, heightened tensions erupted over the placement of the book “Bend Don’t Shatter,” controversial board actions, and incidents of received hate letters. Amidst a backdrop of broader educational discussions and policies, community members voiced their concerns, calling for transparency, communication, and a united front to ensure the well-being of students and educators.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 9/21/23
- 186 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent heated meeting of the Westwood School Board, debates underscored existing tensions and disparate viewpoints among board members, educators, and community members. The meeting revolved around scrutiny the board faces from the Westwood Education Association (WEA), the introduction of a contentious parental rights policy, and deliberations over alterations to the fifth-grade health curriculum.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 8/31/23
- 259 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a marathon Westwood School Board meeting that ended after 10 p.m., spirited debates erupted over parental rights, the decision to stop live-streaming meetings, and the district’s educational direction.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 7/20/23
- 197 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Westwood Regional School Board meeting, contentious issues including potential changes to the health curriculum, the role of the school board in managing educators, and the handling of divisive topics have sparked heated debate among board members and the public. Transparency issues, such as possible alterations to public participation and a proposal to discontinue live streaming of meetings, also emerged as sources of contention.
