- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 3/25/24
- 03/25/2024
- 64 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board (EAB) tackled issues of student safety and community involvement at its latest meeting, with discussions centered around the Little Free Library initiative and the safety of students during school drop-off and pick-up times. The Board also deliberated on logistical aspects of their upcoming EAB Awards of Excellence event, such as budgeting, sponsorships, and the color of table linens to match the event’s aesthetic.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 3/21/24
- 03/21/2024
- 161 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Dunedin City Commission meeting centered around a notable move to enhance city connectivity through a broadband internet fiber project, with discussions on funding and approval for engineering and design services leading the agenda. The commission approved a contract with McKim Creed Inc. for the engineering and design work of the ARPA broadband internet fiber projects 2, 3, and 4, earmarking $393,100 for the design phase and an overall project budget of $2.6 million. The broadband project aims to provide free public Wi-Fi access in underserved areas, improving security and connectivity throughout the city.
- FL
- St. Johns County
- 3/19/24
- 03/19/2024
- 39 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The St. Johns County District Media Advisory Committee recently addressed objections raised against two books, “33 Snowfish” by Adam Rapp and “Strange Truth” by Maggie Thrash, which are available in school libraries. The meeting, live-streamed to the public in compliance with the Sunshine Law, revolved around concerns over the books’ content, including their depiction of sexual themes, profanity, and other mature content. After thorough discussions, the committee ultimately voted to retain both books in the library for student access starting at the ninth-grade level, despite split votes and differing opinions on several aspects of the debate.
- NJ
- Hunterdon County
- 3/19/24
- 03/19/2024
- 159 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At a recent North Hunterdon-Voorhees School Board meeting, discussions arose around the reconsideration process for school materials, the upcoming transition to New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) policies, and the adoption of the 2024-2025 preliminary budget. These topics, along with updates on the Polytech project, school achievements, and upcoming events, were central to the board’s agenda.
- FL
- Hillsborough County
- 3/19/24
- 03/19/2024
- 152 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Hillsborough County School Board meeting, community members presented impassioned arguments in favor of converting Apollo Beach Elementary into a K-8 school, emphasizing the continuity in education and potential academic benefits. This topic, alongside discussions on mental health services, book content concerns, and capital projects, headlined a session filled with diverse and impactful community and board member interactions.