- FL
- Pinellas County
- 3/21/24
- 03/21/2024
- 161 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Dunedin City Commission meeting centered around a notable move to enhance city connectivity through a broadband internet fiber project, with discussions on funding and approval for engineering and design services leading the agenda. The commission approved a contract with McKim Creed Inc. for the engineering and design work of the ARPA broadband internet fiber projects 2, 3, and 4, earmarking $393,100 for the design phase and an overall project budget of $2.6 million. The broadband project aims to provide free public Wi-Fi access in underserved areas, improving security and connectivity throughout the city.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 3/19/24
- 03/22/2024
- 67 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Cedar Grove School Board convened to acknowledge the accomplishments of its students and to discuss the positive results of the district’s financial audit. The DECA team was also commended for qualifying for Nationals. Furthermore, the school board received unmodified, clean opinions on all three aspects of its financial audit for the 2022-2023 year, with no issues or deficiencies reported.
- NJ
- Gloucester County
- 3/19/24
- 03/19/2024
- 93 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an extensive discussion, the Washington (Gloucester County) School Board grappled with severe budget constraints for the 2024-2025 school year, necessitated by a substantial loss of over $9 million in state aid due to the S2 reversal, the cessation of COVID relief funds, and other financial pressures. The budgetary shortfall, equivalent to the salaries of 90 staff members, posed significant challenges to the board in managing resources to prioritize student learning, educational outcomes, safety, and compliance.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 3/14/24
- 03/15/2024
- 106 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Haddon School Board meeting concentrated on addressing the pressing financial challenges facing the district, particularly the potential reduction in state aid and the growing deficit exacerbated by rising special education costs. With the uncertainty surrounding the reimbursement for these costs, the board tackled the intricate task of budget planning, acknowledging the need for a strategic approach in anticipation of possible funding cutbacks. The discussions delved into various facets of the budget, including tuition fee changes, the use of emergency relief funds, and the scrutiny of out-of-district tuition placements.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 3/13/24
- 03/13/2024
- 79 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Medford School Committee recently held a meeting focused on addressing a budget shortfall for FY24 and scrutinizing the district’s revenue management and collection practices. The Finance Director reported that the budget shortfall had been reduced to approximately $250,000 through various adjustments. The committee also engaged in discussions on potential deficits in revolving funds, revenue discrepancies in Community Schools, and the need for a review of program rates and fees.