- NJ
- Somerset County
- 4/29/24
- 04/30/2024
- 48 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Warren School Board has successfully negotiated a new collective bargaining agreement with the Warren Township Education Association (WTEA), which was ratified by the WTEA membership. The contract will come into effect on July 1, 2024, following the expiration of the current contract on June 30, 2024. The board’s negotiation team and the WTEA’s team were commended for their fair and respectful efforts during the negotiation process.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 4/29/24
- 04/29/2024
- 187 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Revere City Council tackled a range of issues from public safety at Revere Beach to infrastructure concerns, including street and sidewalk maintenance, and waste disposal contracts. The council’s discussions emphasized the city’s preparations for the Memorial Day weekend at the beach, the negotiation of waste contracts, and the introduction of ordinances related to salary structure and street openings.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 04/25/2024
- 125 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Camden School Board delved into several issues, with the construction of the new Eastside High School and the announcement of a temporary swing space for its students during the construction period standing out as notable topics. The board discussed the collaborative efforts with local authorities to manage the project and the community’s role in planning. Other points included the recognition of educators’ achievements, addressing teacher shortages, and the launch of the Teach Camden initiative to convert paraprofessionals into certified teachers.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 4/25/24
- 05/11/2024
- 104 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Maynard School Committee recently ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, applicable from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. Alongside this, the committee engaged in various discussions, including concerns over the conditions of the athletic facilities, the Student Opportunity Act plan, the district’s budget, and the termination of the homework pilot program.
- NJ
- Ocean County
- 4/25/24
- 04/25/2024
- 249 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Brick School Board meeting, one notable issue discussed was the 2024-2025 budget presentation, which proposed a 2.04% increase from the previous year. This increase brought forth the need for a tax levy of 2.9% and included a reduction of 51.5 full-time equivalent positions. The board highlighted that the cost of educating at-risk students was higher than the average, necessitating budget adjustments. The proposed budget cuts led to a community response, with concerns raised about transparency, the potential for staff raises, and the impact on the number of teachers.