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- MA
- Middlesex County
- 3/5/25
- 03/05/2025
- 125 Minutes
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Overview: The Medford School Committee, meeting on March 5, 2025, via Zoom, prioritized urgent infrastructure repairs for Roberts, McGlynn, and Brooks Elementary Schools, needing immediate attention due to aging roofs and malfunctioning HVAC systems. Additionally, the committee discussed budget allocations, federal funding uncertainties, and enrollment projections impacting the fiscal year 2026 budget.
- NJ
- Gloucester County
- 03/04/2025
- 20 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the Glassboro Borough Council meeting on February 25, 2025, the council discussed several issues, including the community’s rapid response to a recent power outage at the Delsea Manor Apartments, which houses senior citizens and individuals with disabilities. The outage occurred due to high winds, leading to fallen trees and damaged power lines. This incident was the focal point of the meeting, highlighting the cooperation between local authorities and emergency management teams to ensure resident safety.
- MA
- Plymouth County
- 3/3/25
- 03/03/2025
- 123 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Plymouth School Committee meeting, members unanimously voted to amend articles of agreement, allowing Plymouth to become a full member of the Cape Cod Collaborative. This decision grants Plymouth access to member rates for special education services, and a voting position on the collaborative’s board of directors. The committee’s support was bolstered by a presentation from Dr. Hope Hansum, the executive director of the Cape Cod Collaborative, who outlined the benefits of pooling resources to provide high-quality special education services in a cost-effective manner. The amendment awaits approval from a majority of school committees, with a submission deadline of April 1st.
- MD
- Montgomery County
- 3/3/25
- 03/03/2025
- 127 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent meeting of the Montgomery County School Board’s Committee on Special Populations, members and educational leaders delved into the multifaceted challenges of providing special education services, particularly amidst a shortage of qualified professionals. A significant portion of the discussion was dedicated to addressing the critical shortage of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and the impact this has on service provision across the county.
- MA
- Plymouth County
- 3/3/25
- 03/04/2025
- 92 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Kingston Board of Selectmen meeting, the primary focus was on addressing the complexities of the fiscal year 2026 budget for Kingston Elementary School. The approved budget of $15,590,184 represents a 7.1% increase from the previous year, a change driven by additional funding following the governor’s budget announcement in January. This increase underscores the ongoing challenges of aligning financial planning with state funding timelines and the community’s advocacy for adequate educational resources.
