Fair Lawn School Board Grapples with Reassignment Controversy and Budget Shortfalls

Overview: The Fair Lawn School Board meeting on August 22nd was marked by discussions on staff reassignments, budget constraints, and community concerns, reflecting ongoing challenges and opportunities within the district.

Hackensack School Board Reviews Initiatives and Plans for Multilingual Learners

Overview: The Hackensack School Board meeting covered a wide range of topics, with attention given to the support and education of multilingual learners, the introduction of new community engagement platforms, and the implications of a new partnership with Kelly Services for paraprofessionals.

Audubon School Board Reviews NJ GPA Results and Plans for New Standards Implementation

Overview: The Audubon School Board meeting covered topics including improved NJ GPA results for the class of 2024, the implementation of new math standards, student safety measures, and a discussion on instructional strategies and parental notifications.

Community Outcry Over Graduation Handling Dominates Lacey School Board Meeting

Overview: The recent Lacey School Board meeting saw discussions on several issues, with the handling of graduation ceremonies for deceased students and budgetary decisions regarding transportation and extracurricular activities taking center stage. Community members voiced their concerns during the public comment segment, highlighting what they felt were significant failures in district policies and practices.

Parent Voices Concerns Over Special Education Placement at Gloucester Township School Board Meeting

Overview: The Gloucester Township School Board meeting was marked by discussions on student mental health services, disciplinary policies, social-emotional learning initiatives, and parental engagement. However, the most notable moment came during the public comments when a parent expressed deep frustration regarding her son’s educational placement, highlighting ongoing communication issues with district staff.