- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 7/24/24
- 07/24/2024
- 279 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Opa-Locka City Commission meeting delved into budgetary discussions, citizen concerns over city management, and debates regarding the handling of a traffic violation by a city employee. There were also conversations about the reallocation of funds for building projects and infrastructure improvements, with a particular focus on the urgency of completing projects funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) before the December deadline.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 7/24/24
- 07/25/2024
- 78 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Dighton Board of Selectmen meeting, junior firefighter Benjamin Corville was honored for his heroic act of saving a young girl from choking, an event which stood out among the various topics discussed. The board also tackled other issues including a scout’s proposal for a recreational project, concerns over potential conflicts of interest with a consulting firm, and the ongoing efforts to fill important town positions.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 7/23/24
- 07/24/2024
- 149 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent session, Carlisle Select Board unanimously passed a resolution opposing the development of the LG Hanscom Field North Airfield. This development was among the various substantial issues discussed during the recent meeting, which also included debates on the future of the Highland building, discussions on shared services between the school committee and the town, and deliberations on the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 7/23/24
- 07/23/2024
- 98 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Dover School Board addressed issues concerning student performance, particularly in light of the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) results. The board delved into discussions on the district’s new math program, Reveal Math, and administrative adjustments, including the abolishment of two administrative positions. Additionally, the board engaged in the superintendent selection process, reviewed new student and parent handbooks to align with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) training, and honored the memory of a former teacher with a moment of silence.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 7/23/24
- 07/23/2024
- 85 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In the latest Verona School Board meeting, discussions centered on enhancing school security measures and revising graduation requirements in light of high rates of alternative assessment utilizations. The board weighed the cost and benefits of hiring security consultants against using existing district resources for emergency preparedness training. Concerns were also raised over the effectiveness of the current New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) system, with a high percentage of students needing alternative assessments, such as the Substitute Competency Test or portfolio appeals, to graduate.