- NJ
- Bergen County
- 12/4/23
- 217 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Ridgewood School Board meeting centered around a contentious resolution of censure against Sheila Brogan, the ongoing issues with the BCA bus schedule, and a discussion on college admissions trends. The meeting also covered concerns over academic inclusion, the implementation of alternative career paths for students, and strategies to enhance the competitiveness of students’ college applications.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 11/27/23
- 46 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent South Orange-Maplewood School Board meeting, the board grappled with the future of their strategic plan, discussing the next steps towards implementing their equity-focused Fergus recommendations while also addressing community concerns over a schedule change that has negatively impacted students.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 11/20/23
- 94 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Ridgewood School Board meeting spotlighted student accomplishments, particularly the Benjamin Franklin Middle School’s BBN program, while also addressing new policies and curriculum changes. Superintendent Dr. Thomas A. Gorman presided over the meeting, with board member Michael Lembo absent due to illness. Notable topics included the resurgence of the BBN program after the COVID-19 impact, the introduction of new courses at Ridgewood High School, the discussion of policies including eligibility of non-resident students, and concerns about the formation of a personnel committee.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 11/20/23
- 105 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Red Bank Planning Board meeting, the board navigated a series of topics, including site approval for 14 Warf Avenue, the introduction of a street tree requirement, and a review related to off-street parking for electric vehicles. Safety issues at a high-risk intersection and accessibility concerns due to the removal of an ADA parking space were also discussed, along with noise complaints from a local resident.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 11/21/23
- 28 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Fort Lee School Board addressed issues such as the reversal of HID investigation findings for two students, the disenrollment of a nonresident student, and a significant teacher shortage in key subjects. The meeting also celebrated the district’s academic ranking and student accomplishments, fielded public queries, and highlighted successful events by the Youth Council Fort Lee.