- NJ
- Bergen County
- 2/15/24
- 02/15/2024
- 152 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Westwood School Board meeting, members engaged in discussions over educational policy changes, the process for seeking legal opinions, and the implementation of health curriculum standards. The meeting was marked by a series of debates that underscored the complex dynamics at play within the board, reflecting differing viewpoints on curriculum content, policy necessity, and communication strategies.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 1/24/24
- 01/25/2024
- 73 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Mahwah School Board meeting covered a range of topics including commendations for district achievements, updates on student programs, and a discussion on ethics violations by board members. Superintendent Michael DeTuro highlighted the school district’s successes, including strong NJ GPA assessment results, while also emphasizing the importance of ethics and compliance with the New Jersey School Ethics Act. The meeting further addressed the potential impact of Governor Murphy’s proposal to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in local elections on the district’s civics education curriculum.