- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 10/17/24
- 10/18/2024
- 40 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The South River School Board meeting on October 17th was marked by discussions around the effectiveness and cost of school security measures, community involvement in anti-bullying efforts, and the recent opening of new school facilities. Concerns were raised regarding the substantial funds allocated for security, despite contrasting opinions on their necessity and effectiveness.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 10/17/24
- 10/18/2024
- 97 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Haddon School Board meeting focused on updates regarding ongoing construction projects, student performance data, and the successful implementation of Challenge Day. The board examined detailed reports from architects on referendum projects, discussed the implications of state assessment data, and explored the impact of a new student program aimed at fostering community and empathy.
- NJ
- Union County
- 10/17/24
- 10/17/2024
- 104 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Scotch Plains Fanwood School Board meeting on October 17 focused on issues, including a scaled-back bond proposal following the narrow failure of a previous referendum. The board also reviewed district performance on state assessments, addressed policy revisions, and celebrated student achievements.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 10/17/24
- 10/18/2024
- 26 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Belmar School Board renewed Superintendent Jimmy Alvarez’s contract and highlighted various educational initiatives, improved test scores, and concerns regarding state assessment imbalances. The board unanimously agreed to a new term for Alvarez, retroactively starting July 1, 2024, and concluding July 1, 2029. Concurrently, the board discussed strategies to address recent state assessment challenges faced by the district.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 10/16/24
- 10/16/2024
- 58 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Cranbury Recreation Commission meeting focused on A discussion about the placement of chess tables, with a disagreement between the Parks and Recreation initiative and the local library’s preferences. Additional topics included a debate over a new off-leash dog area, updates on community events, and the ongoing challenge of budget constraints.