Collingswood School Board Faces Challenges with Grading Policy and Technology Issues

Overview: The Collingswood School Board meeting centered on issues such as a controversial grading policy change and significant technology challenges, with discussions also highlighting student achievements and future planning. Concerns included the implementation of a new grading scale, ongoing technical difficulties affecting student work, and the impact of these on academic performance and preparedness. The meeting also addressed budget planning for the upcoming school year and initiatives to foster student engagement.

Verona School Board Reviews Budget Amid Title I Funding Loss and Rising Costs

Overview: The Verona School Board meeting on February 26, 2026, prioritized discussions on the district’s budgetary challenges, particularly the loss of Title I funding and increasing expenditures in special education and health benefits. Additionally, the board explored innovative educational initiatives, environmental projects, and community engagement activities.

Lyndhurst School Board Discusses Potential Soccer Pitch and Approves Substitute Pay Increase

Overview: During the recent Lyndhurst School Board meeting, discussions centered around the possibility of acquiring a community soccer pitch and the approval of a substitute pay rate increase. The board also addressed upcoming budget meetings and celebrated various student achievements.

Lonsdale City Council Advances Prairie View Development Amid Infrastructure Challenges

Overview: The Lonsdale City Council addressed community projects, including the approval of the Prairie View housing development and enhancements to the city’s wastewater treatment facilities. Key topics included the complexities of development in wetland areas, financial strategies for ongoing projects, and efforts to modernize city services.

Garwood Borough Council Explores Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Upgrades with RVSA Input

Overview: During the latest Garwood Borough Council meeting, a portion of the discussion was dedicated to a presentation by the Rahway Valley Sewage Authority (RVSA), detailing their ongoing infrastructure projects and renewable energy initiatives. The RVSA representatives, including Executive Director and Chief Engineer John Bonapor and Chief Financial Officer Carrie Misallowitz, provided insights into the sewage treatment processes that serve multiple municipalities, including Garwood. One of the key highlights was RVSA’s innovative co-generation facility, which utilizes waste gas from sewage processing to generate electricity, reducing operational costs.