- MA
- Essex County
- 10/10/24
- 10/11/2024
- 97 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee meeting on October 10, 2024, focused on substantial donations, the superintendent’s goals, and the logistics of upcoming budget meetings. The committee unanimously accepted a $5 million donation from the Ed Fund, granting naming rights to the main field, and approved a $250,000 donation for naming the Joseph Marer Tennis Courts. Key discussion points also included the superintendent’s strategic goals and adjustments to the school calendar to accommodate budget process requirements.
- MA
- Berkshire County
- 10/10/24
- 10/11/2024
- 152 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee meeting on October 10th revolved around discussions on educational standards, fiscal updates, and public engagement policies. The most newsworthy topic was the debate over Question Two on the November ballot, which proposes removing the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) as a high school graduation requirement. The committee examined the implications of this potential change, highlighting concerns about standardized testing and the need for alternative competency assessments.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 10/10/24
- 10/10/2024
- 45 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Hopkinton School Committee meeting focused on enhancing school safety measures, approving significant policy revisions, and advancing the adaptive playground project. The committee addressed the issue of cell phone use during emergencies, emphasizing the importance of following safety protocols to minimize risks. Additionally, the committee approved the capital plan for fiscal year 2026, which includes the development of an inclusive playground designed for children of all abilities.
- MN
- Hennepin County
- 10/10/24
- 10/10/2024
- 105 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bloomington Planning Commission met on October 10, 2024, to discuss several initiatives, including an update to the South Loop District Plan, proposed changes to city code regarding sidewalk connections, and amendments to the zoning code.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 10/10/24
- 10/10/2024
- 169 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Piscataway School Board meeting on April 19, 2024, primarily focused on the challenges faced in providing effective bilingual education due to an increase in multilingual learners. The district’s multilingual student population has more than quadrupled over the past eleven years, leading to logistical difficulties in offering native language instruction across geographically dispersed schools. This issue was brought to the forefront as the district received a conditional waiver for bilingual education, citing the need for more specialized teaching staff and resources.