- NJ
- Atlantic County
- 3/14/24
- 03/22/2024
- 81 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Ventnor City Council meeting, a series of topics were addressed, headlined by the announcement of a $7.12 million grant for the reconstruction of portions of the Boardwalk. This substantial investment into the city’s infrastructure was a focal point of the meeting, alongside the introduction of the 2024 Municipal budget which proposes a slight tax increase and a public hearing scheduled for April 11, 2024. The council also tackled issues ranging from the management of short-term rentals and the need for competitive lifeguard salaries to environmental sustainability policies and the rescheduling of community events due to construction delays.
- NJ
- Mercer County
- 3/13/24
- 03/13/2024
- 112 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Lawrence (Mercer County) School Board meeting underscored the district’s transformative vision for a reconfigured grade-level structure across its schools, a move that aligns with state learning standards and aims to foster academic growth. The board’s draft budget review revealed plans to transition elementary buildings to serve preschool through 2nd grade, Lis to become an Upper Elementary model, and LMS to evolve into a middle school catering to 6th through 8th grades. No changes are planned for LHS. This shift is part of a deliberate, strategic approach prioritizing community input and collaboration.
- NJ
- Hunterdon County
- 3/12/24
- 03/12/2024
- 117 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Readington School Board focused on the tentative budget for the upcoming school year and the district’s student performance in comparison to state averages. Notably, the discussions concentrated on managing the budget within the 2% State property tax levy cap, enriching student experiences, and capital improvements. Furthermore, the board examined student achievement data, revealing that Readington students are outperforming their peers in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics according to the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA).
- NJ
- Ocean County
- 3/12/24
- 03/13/2024
- 80 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Ocean School Board, a comprehensive presentation by board attorney Mr. Lester Taylor outlined the critical importance of ethics and confidentiality for board members. The presentation served as a reminder and an update on the code of ethics that board members must annually review, underscoring the complexities of conflicts of interest, particularly with family members. The conversation also covered the implications of money in local school board elections, the ethical considerations surrounding gifts, and the necessity of following the “advice of counsel” defense in cases of potential ethical violations.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 3/11/24
- 03/11/2024
- 56 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent gathering, the Revere City Council focused on a myriad of issues, but the commendation of local heroes and the debate surrounding employee contracts stood out. Officers Pichy Cham and Keenan Resik were awarded for their exemplary service in thwarting a financial scam against seniors, while the Middle School girls basketball team and Coach Melissa Moore Randall were recognized for their undefeated championship win. Also at the forefront, council members scrutinized the approval of a one-year contract for hourly employees and discussed health insurance contribution rates.