- NJ
- Essex County
- 7/17/24
- 07/17/2024
- 82 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The West Essex School Board recently convened to address developments within the district, including the appointment of a new high school principal, Dr. Westervelt, and a new assistant principal, Amanda Forte. The board’s agenda also featured discussions on the responsibilities of school board members, the importance of faculty relations with students, and the interview process for two candidates vying for a board vacancy.
- NJ
- Ocean County
- 7/16/24
- 07/16/2024
- 70 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Little Egg Harbor School Board meeting addressed issues surrounding school safety, student nutrition, and policy updates, with discussions on the increasing number of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents and the aim to extend the free and reduced lunch program to more students. The board also welcomed the interim superintendent, who expressed positive sentiments about the initial experience in the role.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 7/11/24
- 07/15/2024
- 78 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The latest meeting of the Amherst Transportation Advisory Committee highlighted a proposal for the creation of a new commission with decision-making authority. This marked a significant departure from the advisory role that the current Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) holds.
- NJ
- Mercer County
- 7/10/24
- 07/10/2024
- 95 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Lawrence School Board recently convened to discuss several topics, with the primary focus on enhancing STEAM education and reconfiguring the district’s school system. Notably, the Lawrence Township Education Foundation (LTEF) contributed a $35,500 grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb to advance STEAM initiatives. Additionally, the Superintendent outlined key goals for the upcoming academic year and presented the results of a community survey that will influence the district’s future, particularly regarding the reconfiguration plan for grade level bands and improvements to Lawrence Middle School.
- NJ
- Sussex County
- 6/24/24
- 06/24/2024
- 76 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Hopatcong School Board meeting, the board acknowledged significant donations that will contribute to student scholarships and the purchase of a new scoreboard for the high school football field. The board expressed gratitude for the community support, which included a $1,000 donation from Gerald Salamone for The Dale Salamone Memorial Scholarship, an $188,000 contribution from Fabio Falcone and Michael Fola for a new scoreboard, and a donation from Stacy Yano to The Joanne Bsky Lang Scholarship.