River Dell School Board Faces Tie in Presidential Vote

Overview: During the recent River Dell School Board meeting, the board experienced a tie in the election for the new president. The votes for the two nominees, Alan Feigenson and Stephanie Hartman, were evenly split, resulting in three votes each. Due to the tie, the decision was tabled to the next meeting. The board proceeded to elect a vice president, with Claudia O’Neill securing the position.

Highland Park School Board Elects New President, Sets Goals, and Addresses Community Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Highland Park School Board swore in its new members, elected Marilyn Pruce as the board’s president and vice president, and appointed committee chairs and liaisons. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the board’s ongoing goals, particularly emphasizing the importance of community communication and the development of a strategic plan, which includes a 5-year plan for full-day preschool. Additionally, the board heard from community members on the safety concerns regarding school start times.

Rutherford School Board School Board Elects New Officers and Approves Key Motions Amidst Ethical Affirmation

Overview: In the latest East Rutherford school board meeting, developments included the election of new officers, the approval of a range of motions concerning school operations, and a reinforced commitment to ethical standards. Dr. Sergio Alati was elected as the board president and Mr. Dennis Mazone as vice president, while Mrs. Diane Jones, Mr. Dennis Healey, and Mr. James Bogosian were reelected for three-year terms, and Mrs. Christina Cole for a one-year term. The meeting also saw the approval of important resolutions in the curricular and instruction section, as well as the finance section, which included a contract with Brown and Brown Benefits Advisers as the health insurance broker of record.

Belleville Board of Education Welcomes New Members and Elects New President

Overview: The Belleville Board of Education meeting marked the start of a new chapter with the swearing-in of newly elected members Dr. Lissa Massaga and Ms. Brenda Pacho, followed by the election of Trustee Bennett Minnie as the new Board President and Nicole Ditis as Vice President.

Roseland Borough Council Elects New President, Swears in Officials, and Addresses Development Concerns

Overview: At the Roseland Borough Council meeting on January 2nd, 2024, officials conducted the swearing-in of new council members and a municipal judge, elected a council president, and addressed community concerns about a new development.