- FL
- Palm Beach County
- 7/24/24
- 08/08/2024
- 126 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Palm Beach County School Board recently held an extensive meeting, focusing primarily on adjustments to the school calendar for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years, with discussions on the observance of Veterans Day, the complexities of payroll gaps, and various holiday considerations.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 7/24/24
- 07/30/2024
- 87 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Hatfield School Committee approved a revised policy on student cell phone and portable electronic devices usage. The committee also tackled issues on school choice admissions and the creation of a co-op for field hockey.
- NJ
- Warren County
- 7/24/24
- 07/25/2024
- 28 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Phillipsburg Town Council meeting on July 24th, 2024, addressed concerns regarding the remediation of the Endover School site, a development involving the removal of contaminated soil, alongside other topics such as the discussion of rent control, adherence to anti-nepotism policies, and the approval of a special event permit for the Railroad Festival.
- FL
- Hillsborough County
- 7/23/24
- 07/23/2024
- 291 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an assertive move to secure necessary education funding, the Hillsborough County School Board recently approved legal action to compel the Board of County Commissioners to place a critical millage referendum on the November 2024 ballot. This decisive step came after discussions and strong public support from various community stakeholders, emphasizing the urgency of addressing teacher pay and the quality of education in the district.
- FL
- Brevard County
- 7/23/24
- 07/23/2024
- 320 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an effort to foster growth and connectivity within the community, the Cocoa City Council voted to proceed with the tax abatement program and discussed development plans around the Bright Line high-speed railway station. The council’s unanimous decision to put the tax abatement extension on the ballot reflects a strategic effort to involve the community in decisions impacting the city’s economic landscape. Moreover, the council engaged in plansning for the area adjacent to the Bright Line Station, exploring options for mixed-use development, housing opportunities, and improved infrastructure, including a proposal for a walkway along the railway to enhance community connectivity.