- NJ
- Bergen County
- 9/5/23
- 204 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Washington Town Council, concerns over traffic congestion around Washington School and its proposed expansion dominated the discourse. Residents, stakeholders, and council members discussed safety measures, potential sidewalk installations, and community collaboration, all with an aim to balance growth with resident needs.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 8/31/23
- 259 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a marathon Westwood School Board meeting that ended after 10 p.m., spirited debates erupted over parental rights, the decision to stop live-streaming meetings, and the district’s educational direction.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 8/23/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a far-reaching meeting that touched on everything from academic goals to public concerns, the Teaneck School Board navigated a sea of issues aimed at bettering education for its diverse student body. Of most immediate concern were unresolved cases of bullying—especially against transgender students—inequalities in graduation assessments, and new initiatives to support English as a Second Language (ESL) students.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 8/28/23
- 38 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: A recent Glen Rock School Board meeting celebrated a significant rise in graduation readiness among 11th-grade students. However, the jubilation was punctuated with concerns over perceived educational shifts and the state of school facilities.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 8/16/23
- 139 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a charged East Rutherford School Board meeting, the continued debate over LGBTQ+ lessons in the district took center stage. In the wake of a meetings held in June and July, community divisions remained evident, with residents reiterating their concerns over the visibility and implications of LGBTQ+ lessons in schools.