- MA
- Middlesex County
- 10/24/24
- 10/24/2024
- 97 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Dunstable Board of Selectmen meeting, financial challenges and their implications on municipal services and education took center stage. The projections for fiscal year 2026 reveal a concerning budget deficit of $540,000, driven by anticipated expenditure growth exceeding revenue increases. This financial predicament is compounded by a proposed $1 million increase in the fire department’s budget to double the number of full-time firefighters, which would necessitate a budget override.
- FL
- Palm Beach County
- 10/17/24
- 10/17/2024
- 177 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Palm Beach County School Board meeting brought to light changes regarding the Rivier Beach Prep facility. The board made the decision to halt a planned renovation project due to financial constraints and shifting educational needs, opting instead to pursue new construction. This pivot arose from the realization that the existing buildings could not adequately accommodate the academic programming required for the students and that renovation costs would exceed the available budget. This decision was backed by board members who emphasized the necessity of ensuring that new facilities would meet the distinct educational purposes of both the Rivier Beach Prep and North Tech campuses.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 9/26/24
- 09/26/2024
- 74 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fair Lawn School Board meeting on September 6, 2024, at Thomas Jefferson School addressed several issues, including the inappropriate use of student images by an administrator, the introduction of new educational programs, and community feedback on district initiatives.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 9/26/24
- 09/26/2024
- 225 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The South Orange-Maplewood School Board meeting, held recently, was marked by discussions about ongoing negotiations between the district and the South Orange-Maplewood Education Association (SAA). Community members, teachers, and board members expressed strong sentiments regarding teacher compensation, district financial management, and the treatment of educators.
- MN
- Polk County
- 9/23/24
- 09/23/2024
- 18 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent East Grand Forks Public School Board meeting, developments included the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the local teachers’ union and updates on the district’s financial status. Other topics covered included strategic planning, bus driver shortages, and facility maintenance.