Fair Lawn School Board Greenlights Personnel Reappointments Amid Administrative Overhauls

Overview: The Fair Lawn Board of Education convened at Thomas Edison School on Thursday, May 11, for a Special Action Meeting centered on personnel reappointments for the 2023-2024 academic year. With a near-full board attendance and Superintendent Nick Norcia present, significant decisions marked the evening’s deliberations.

Borough Council Champions Inclusion, Gun Violence Awareness

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Fairlawn Borough Council issued a series of proclamations celebrating a variety of important community concerns and achievements. In a climate of increasing national dialogue about these issues, this gathering of local government served as a microcosm of nationwide discussions.

Fair Lawn School Board Advocates Wellness and Debates Hebrew Inclusion

Overview: In a recent Fair Lawn School Board meeting, the Board discussed key topics that will affect the district’s future direction. These included a strong emphasis on wellness, a controversial proposal to switch food service providers, and a passionate advocacy for Hebrew language instruction in schools.

Tensions Surface Over Faculty Contracts, STEM Funding at BCC

Overview: The most recent Board of Trustees meeting at Bergen Community College (BCC), held on May 9, 2023, brought to the forefront crucial issues surrounding faculty contracts and STEM program funding, casting a shadow over the institution’s significant achievements.

South Bergen Jointure Commission Appoints New Leaders, Approves Resolutions in Recent Meeting

Overview: The South Bergen Jointure Commission (SBJC) convened on April 25, 2023, resulting in a series of critical decisions and appointments. The meeting opened with the election of Damian Kennedy as the President and Joseph DeCorso as the Vice President of the SBJC, both for one-year terms.