Bergen Vocational School Board Highlights Wellness Initiatives, Student Achievements, and Community Collaborations

Overview: At the recent Regular Public Meeting of the Bergen Vocational School Board, held on August 30, 2023, an array of district highlights were showcased, with special emphasis on the “Navigating Success Through Wellness” initiative and several significant student and district accolades.

Englewood Resident Raises Concerns Over Virtual Meeting Accessibility

Overview: On September 26, 2023, the Englewood City Council convened for a virtual meeting to discuss city matters and address public concerns. The meeting, conducted both telephonically and via Zoom, included a closed session where the council discussed litigation, personnel matters, contract negotiations, and attorney-client privilege matters.

County Board Approves Funds for Emergency Repairs at Bergen County Justice Center

Overview: In a recent convergence of the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, a myriad of pressing issues and community proposals were brought to the fore, with the emergency condition at the Bergen County Justice Center emerging as the focal point of discussions.

Englewood Council Grapples with Expenditures and Oversight Amid Calls for Transparency

Overview: In a Englewood City Council virtual meeting held on September 19, council members, along with Mayor Michael Wildes and City Attorney Bill Bailey, examined a robust agenda filled with extensive discussions on various city expenditures, the oversight of DPW employee contracts, and the correction of a zoning map typographical error.

Englewood School Board Examines Proficiency Scores, Discusses Student Initiatives

Overview: In a recent Englewood School Board meeting, topics of discussion ranged from addressing student learning assessments, fostering homegrown talent through scholarships and the inception of a peer-to-peer tutoring club, to various strategies aimed at enhancing multilingual education. The discourse was marked by a thorough examination of the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJ SLA) scores and collaborative strategies to improve the current standings, coupled with an announcement of a generous donation and the introduction of a promising tutoring initiative.