- NJ
- Essex County
- 12/19/23
- 150 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The December 19th, 2023 Newark City Council meeting was marked by several discussions, including proposed tax abatements, commission appointments, and an ordinance to lower the voting age for school board elections to 16.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 11/16/23
- 155 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent South Brunswick School Board meeting, the board tackled issues, including state funding cuts, the expansion of preschool programs, and a plan to make South Brunswick a dyslexia-friendly district. The meeting also saw discussions on student achievement data, standardized testing concerns, and the district’s performance.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 11/15/23
- 100 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The River Edge School Board recently convened to discuss issues such as the school reconfiguration efforts, transportation plans, and the direction of World Language education in the district. They also touched on the allocation and use of grants, particularly the COPS Grant, and the process of staff reassignments to ensure a seamless transition for students and staff. Superintendent Cathy Danahy provided updates on various initiatives and plans for future professional development while board members expressed their views on these topics.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 10/2/23
- 253 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Ridgewood School Board meeting, former school board member James Morgan faced censure for violating specific New Jersey statutes, an outcome supported by the Commissioner of Education. The decision came following allegations of Morgan’s public comments on litigation filed by another board member and failing to recuse himself. This meeting also included discussions on student academic performance and concerns about flooding affecting school fields.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 9/5/23
- 12 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent special meeting held by the River Edge Borough Council on September 5, 2023, officials unanimously agreed to appoint Lou Lujo, a veteran transportation and traffic engineer with over 34 years of experience, to oversee and consult on the ongoing traffic and safety concerns in the borough, particularly in the area surrounding local schools. The appointment comes in the wake of a decision by the Board of Education (BoE) to proceed with a contentious school reconfiguration plan set to be implemented next September.
