- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/24/24
- 04/25/2024
- 128 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an effort towards transparency and modernization, the Fort Lee School Board has decided to digitize important documents related to Request for Proposals (RFPs). This decision was made after extensive deliberation on whether to provide digital access to RFP responses for legal, banking, and food services to all board members and other authorized individuals.
- NJ
- Burlington County
- 4/24/24
- 05/10/2024
- 284 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Delanco School Board recently convened to tackle the pressing financial challenges within the district, with the most discussion revolving around the potential merger of Walnut Street School and Pearson Elementary School to address a substantial budget deficit. The merger’s urgency was underscored by the board president, who stated that the upcoming vote would be critical for the continued operation of the Delanco Township Schools, given the risk of a shutdown by the County Superintendent if the deficit was not resolved.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 4/24/24
- 05/02/2024
- 218 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Brookline Select Board made strides towards inclusivity, with a focus on the adoption of a language access plan designed to facilitate communication between the town’s diverse population and its government. This plan, a key topic of the meeting, aims to provide equitable access to public information and services for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals. The plan includes translation of critical documents and interpretation services for public meetings, both in-person and virtually, with an emphasis on the use of bilingual staff and department liaisons to address specific language needs.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 4/23/24
- 04/24/2024
- 56 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Falmouth School Committee recently convened to discuss a range of topics critical to the welfare and education of its students, with attention given to the organization and funding of after prom celebrations, the Special Education Parent Advisory Council’s (CPAC) activities, and updates to the school lunch program including the introduction of a Master Chef.
- NJ
- Cumberland County
- 4/22/24
- 04/22/2024
- 54 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners, the expansion of recreational facilities in Vineland, including the addition of a new dog park and improvements to existing parks, was a focal point of discussion. The board also unveiled plans for Jake’s Park, a special needs park designed to be inclusive for individuals with disabilities such as autism. These initiatives are part of a broader commitment by the county to enhance public facilities and support economic development through infrastructure projects and marketing efforts aimed at attracting new businesses.