- MA
- Middlesex County
- 10/17/24
- 10/17/2024
- 64 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Greater Lowell Technical School Committee, members engaged in a discussion over the increased Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) requirements, which some argued unfairly impact vocational students. The meeting also highlighted student achievements, school performance metrics, and a surplus in transportation funds.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 10/17/24
- 10/18/2024
- 97 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Haddon School Board meeting focused on updates regarding ongoing construction projects, student performance data, and the successful implementation of Challenge Day. The board examined detailed reports from architects on referendum projects, discussed the implications of state assessment data, and explored the impact of a new student program aimed at fostering community and empathy.
- NJ
- Union County
- 10/17/24
- 10/17/2024
- 104 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Scotch Plains Fanwood School Board meeting on October 17 focused on issues, including a scaled-back bond proposal following the narrow failure of a previous referendum. The board also reviewed district performance on state assessments, addressed policy revisions, and celebrated student achievements.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 10/17/24
- 10/21/2024
- 140 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Matawan-Aberdeen School Board meeting addressed multiple issues, with a emphasis on the financial repercussions of improper vaping device disposal in school facilities, costing the district $28,000 since the school year began. The board also tackled curriculum and policy updates, academic performance concerns, and community engagement through various initiatives.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 10/17/24
- 10/17/2024
- 196 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Montclair Town Historical Preservation Commission meeting, impassioned residents expressed their concerns regarding the potential redevelopment of the historic Vincent building on Cooper Avenue. The building, a mid-century modern landmark designated as a New Jersey state and National registered landmark since the mid-1980s, is integral to the community’s historical fabric. Residents like Laura Hayes emphasized its significance, noting its role as a Sunday school and a preschool for nearly six decades. Hayes articulated the community’s sentiment, stating, “It would be a shame to erase this important generational cornerstone of history.” Another resident, Czy Charan, highlighted the building’s unique architectural features, advocating for its designation as an individually designed landmark.