- NJ
- Bergen County
- 8/17/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Harrington Park Board of Education, led by President Peter Toomin, addressed and approved several resolutions and updates for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. The meeting, held at Harrington Park School, saw attendance from Board members Stephen Hahm, Matthew Lehmann, Brenda Cho, Tommy Perides, and Superintendent Sean Conlon.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 9/19/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Franklin Lakes Borough Council meeting, community concerns and debates unfolded, with the proposed construction of a bandshell at Parsons Pond Park taking center stage. The meeting, presided over by Mayor Charles J.X. Kahwaty, saw residents voicing their apprehensions about various issues, ranging from the state of the local playground to changes in traffic patterns and the prolonged absence of a police chief.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 9/18/23
- 160 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Hackensack School Board meeting, board and community members convened to discuss the ongoing efforts to integrate African American history into the social studies curriculum, in line with a state mandate, and to address pressing scheduling issues at Hackensack Middle School.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 8/28/23
- 287 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In its recent meeting, the Ridgewood School Board discussed a significant shift to later school start times backed by sleep data and surveys. The meeting also covered key topics like data-driven education, new technologies, and a comprehensive view of academic assessment, including state and federal testing.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 8/18/23
- 119 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Ridgewood School Board extensively discussed the district’s goals for the upcoming academic year, amidst broader conversations about the evolving landscape of college admissions and the increasing significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Members are looking to adopt a comprehensive and systematic approach for goal setting, ensuring flexibility to adapt to new information and challenges.