- NJ
- Bergen County
- 8/5/24
- 08/06/2024
- 105 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Fort Lee School Board meeting, a debate emerged regarding proposed policies on public participation via Zoom during board meetings. This discussion highlighted differing perspectives on maintaining traditional in-person meeting structures versus embracing modern technology to enhance public engagement.
- NJ
- Mercer County
- 8/5/24
- 08/05/2024
- 170 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The East Windsor Regional School Board meeting featured an in-depth presentation on the district’s strategic plan and a analysis of recent student assessment data, highlighting significant achievements and ongoing challenges.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 7/30/24
- 07/30/2024
- 109 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Sayreville School Board addressed several initiatives centered on student academic performance, mental health, and environmental awareness, with particular emphasis on the achievements and challenges faced by English language learners and advanced placement students.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 7/25/24
- 07/26/2024
- 51 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In the recent South Brunswick School Board meeting, a portion of the discourse was dedicated to the concerning results of the New Jersey graduation proficiency assessment (NJPA) for spring 2024, revealing a 45% failure rate across the state. This assessment, a requirement for high school juniors to graduate, showed particular areas where students are struggling, especially among Hispanic students and those with disabilities. The board engaged in a discussion on the multiplicity of graduation pathways and the strategies to support students who are falling behind, emphasizing the need for early intervention and the role of the community in bolstering student success.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 7/25/24
- 07/25/2024
- 69 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Kearny School Board recently held a meeting that encompassed discussions on federal grants, student assessments, and cultural inclusivity within the school district. The primary focus was the presentation of a collaborative audit report for the school year 2324 federal grants and the analysis of the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) scores.