- MA
- Essex County
- 2/12/25
- 02/12/2025
- 164 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Whittier Regional Technical School Committee meeting was a forum for public comments about the proposed closure of several vocational programs, including Early Education and Care, Design and Visual Communications (DVC), and Masonry. Declining enrollment numbers and the need to align educational resources with student interest were central to the committee’s considerations, prompting debate and emotional appeals from students, alumni, educators, and community members.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 2/12/25
- 02/12/2025
- 77 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Oradell School Board engaged in discussions on strategic planning for the district, the development of a profile for graduates, and an audit report reaffirming financial stability. Key topics included the community’s role in shaping educational goals, the challenge of inclusivity, and the effective use of financial reserves for upcoming projects.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 2/11/25
- 02/12/2025
- 101 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Frontier Regional School Committee meeting focused on several issues, including a proposed budget increase of 2.32%, new competency determinations for graduation, and the impact of immigration law enforcement activities within schools. The Committee also addressed the financial assessments for the districts and the implications of recent changes in federal and state policies on local education systems.
- MN
- Hennepin County
- 2/11/25
- 02/11/2025
- 112 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Minneapolis City Council approved a request for an after-action review concerning the Minneapolis Police Department’s (MPD) handling of the death of Allison Lussier, a 47-year-old Indigenous woman found dead in her apartment last February. The decision was driven by community demands for a thorough investigation into the MPD’s role in the case, reflecting broader concerns regarding violence against Indigenous women in Minnesota.
- MI
- Grand Traverse County
- 2/10/25
- 02/11/2025
- 155 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Traverse City Area School Board meeting addressed a range of issues, from the ongoing challenges of bullying and harassment in schools to the management of federal funding and plans for infrastructure improvements.