- NJ
- Ocean County
- 9/16/24
- 09/16/2024
- 82 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Little Egg Harbor School Board meeting covered a range of topics, including the introduction of a new 911 alert form for children with disabilities, discussions on cell phone policies, and detailed budgeting matters. The board also addressed logistics for private school transportation reimbursements and the need for additional ESL staff to support growing enrollment.
- NJ
- Ocean County
- 8/20/24
- 08/20/2024
- 37 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Little Egg Harbor School Board meeting covered topics including the support and performance of English Language Learners (ELL), budget savings from a recent contract with local police, and new curriculum updates addressing inclusivity standards.
- NJ
- Ocean County
- 7/16/24
- 07/16/2024
- 70 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Little Egg Harbor School Board meeting addressed issues surrounding school safety, student nutrition, and policy updates, with discussions on the increasing number of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents and the aim to extend the free and reduced lunch program to more students. The board also welcomed the interim superintendent, who expressed positive sentiments about the initial experience in the role.
- NJ
- Ocean County
- 5/14/24
- 05/14/2024
- 139 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Little Egg Harbor School Board recently confronted the difficult decision to cut staff positions, a move which sparked significant concern from the community, teachers, and parents during a meeting. The cuts, which include over 20 educators and two speech therapists, come in the wake of a reported $3 million budget shortfall and have raised questions about the district’s priorities and the potential impact on student services, particularly in special education.
- NJ
- Ocean County
- 4/30/24
- 04/30/2024
- 68 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Little Egg Harbor School Board convened recently to address financial challenges, including a $1.5 million budget shortfall for the 2024-2025 academic year. The deficit is primarily attributed to a reduction in state aid, prompting the board to seek approval for a total tax levy of $15,737,000, which incorporates the increase with the bank cap. Alongside budgetary concerns, the meeting also shed light on the anticipated class sizes and staffing for the upcoming school year, with special emphasis on maintaining manageable student-to-teacher ratios.