Haddonfield School Board Addresses Bullying, Proficiency Scores, and Renovation Updates

Overview: In a recent Haddonfield School Board meeting, topics such as the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) report, student proficiency assessment scores, and school facility renovations were addressed. The meeting provided updates on the progress and challenges in these areas.

East Rutherford School Board Plans Preschool Expansion Amid Concerns

Overview: The East Rutherford School Board meeting was dominated by in-depth discussions about the expansion of the preschool program, a topic that not only attracted board members’ attention but also prompted public comments and debate. The board is considering a collaboration with local Head Start and Child Care programs to create free preschool programs, with state funding to be channeled through the district. This initiative requires the district to manage instructional quality and program implementation. Among the specific requirements reviewed were classroom space, staff requirements, curricula, and the establishment of an early childhood advisory council. The board also explored the possibility of converting half-day preschool students to full-day and the reassignment of classrooms, including potentially transitioning third grade to another facility to accommodate the influx of preschool students.

Piscataway Zoning Board Approves Anor Academy’s Relocation

Overview: The Piscataway Township Zoning Board approved the relocation of Anor Academy to a new site on Hos Lane, addressing concerns about traffic, parking needs, and the potential impacts on the local community. The approval included a use variance for the religious school, an existing side yard setback variance, and a parking variance, following a detailed examination of the academy’s needs and proposed site improvements.

Clean Audit Report Highlights Fiscally Sound Management at Hawthorne Borough Council Meeting

Overview: The July 24, 2024, Hawthorne Borough Council meeting focused on various topics, including a clean audit report, local environmental issues, recycling efforts, and updates on infrastructure projects.

Opa-Locka Discusses Budget and ARPA Funds Amid Controversies

Overview: The Opa-Locka City Commission meeting delved into budgetary discussions, citizen concerns over city management, and debates regarding the handling of a traffic violation by a city employee. There were also conversations about the reallocation of funds for building projects and infrastructure improvements, with a particular focus on the urgency of completing projects funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) before the December deadline.