- MA
- Plymouth County
- 5/20/24
- 05/20/2024
- 121 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Plymouth School Committee meeting, a comprehensive strategic plan for the 2024-2027 school years was presented and unanimously approved. The “Charting the Course to Success” plan is the result of an extensive collaborative effort, involving feedback from various stakeholders such as students, parents, staff, and the community.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 5/20/24
- 05/21/2024
- 149 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent Fall River School Committee meeting, a range of topics were discussed, including the challenges in special education and teacher support, financial issues affecting educators, and the upcoming superintendent transition.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 5/20/24
- 05/20/2024
- 313 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Medford School Committee has passed a budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, totaling $79,399,774, amid discussions about potential cuts to staffing and programs. The decision, which saw six members in favor and one abstention, came after a debate regarding the impact of reductions on the school community, especially on performing arts and support services for students.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 5/16/24
- 05/17/2024
- 127 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Haddon School Board meeting, community concern was addressed regarding proposed staffing cuts, particularly the elimination of the full-time media specialist position. After robust public commentary and comparison to neighboring districts’ staffing levels, the superintendent recommended, with board and business administrator support, that the media specialist position remain unchanged. This decision came in light of a recent newsletter highlighting rising home values due to the school district’s quality.
- NJ
- Union County
- 05/16/2024
- 72 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: New Providence Borough Council, in its recent meeting, appointed a new probationary police officer, Michael Jerini, and engaged in discussions on various topics including community events, infrastructure improvements, and local governance issues. The Council’s appointment of Jerini reflects their focus on community safety and service.