- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 2/21/24
- 02/21/2024
- 157 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Miami Lakes Special Needs Advisory Board focused on enhancing community engagement and resources for individuals with special needs, addressing the planning of events, workshops, and the creation of a comprehensive directory of resources during their recent meeting. The board deliberated on a range of topics, from the logistics of the upcoming Spring Fling event and a proposed karate program to the necessity of updating the town’s website with a list of local resources and the consideration of offering sign language classes.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 2/21/24
- 02/22/2024
- 80 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Ridgefield Park School Board meeting on February 21st, 2024, highlighted concerns regarding student resources, particularly in special education, math instruction, and English as a Second Language (ESL) support. The meeting, which drew active participation from the community, also covered issues such as the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJ GPA) results, the expansion of the Early Childhood program, and acknowledged the accomplishments of the academic decathlon team and a successful fundraiser.
- NJ
- Union County
- 2/20/24
- 129 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In the most recent Union School Board meeting, attention was given to the state of the district’s special education services. The discussion centered around the findings of a review conducted by Gary Mullenar, the assistant superintendent at the Ed Services Commission of New Jersey. The review highlighted concerns about special education staffing, the need for professional development, and the importance of consistent counseling services for students. The board also scrutinized the district’s financial health, receiving an unmodified opinion from fiscal auditors on the annual audit. Moreover, the meeting recognized community and student achievements, including the success of Union High School’s cosmetology program and the acceptance of two students into West Point.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 2/20/24
- 02/20/2024
- 139 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the latest Dover School Board meeting, the board engaged in a discussion surrounding the implementation of Regulation 7510, which mandates using the school district’s Food Services vendor for kitchen use. This regulation has sparked a debate on whether community groups, such as the band boosters, should be charged for using school kitchen facilities during events. Additionally, a portion of the meeting was dedicated to debating a proposal for hiring a transition coordinator for a program designed to assist students with special needs in transitioning into the workforce.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 2/20/24
- 02/20/2024
- 114 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Keansburg School Board meeting culminated with the announcement of the district’s Educator of the Year award, which was presented to Mr. James Reed. In addition, the meeting was marked by a series of concerns raised by parents regarding student safety and staff conduct, as well as the recognition of other exceptional staff members and community involvement in school activities.