- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/24/24
- 06/25/2024
- 45 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fort Lee School Board recently convened to address various matters concerning the district, notably discussing an incident involving hate speech in the classroom, personnel changes including the hiring of a new music department member, and the resignation of the director of special services. The board also handled the evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools and heard public concerns regarding the high school’s band program and educational content.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/3/24
- 06/04/2024
- 210 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: A Fort Lee School Board meeting became a forum for heated community debate over a recent classroom lesson on the Gaza War and Middle East history. Public comments revealed deep community divisions on the presentation’s content, with allegations of anti-Semitism, bias, and misinformation taking center stage. Concerns ranged from the portrayal of Hamas, the handling of sensitive topics, to the overall integrity of the school’s educational standards. The board faced calls for teacher accountability, curriculum review, and the importance of a balanced educational approach to politically sensitive subjects.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 5/20/24
- 05/21/2024
- 33 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fort Lee School Board recently convened to discuss several issues within the district, including the future of the high school’s marching band program, recognition of student achievements, and updates on staff and infrastructure. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to addressing concerns about the lack of a teacher for the upcoming marching band season, a matter that has drawn considerable attention from parents and students.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 5/6/24
- 05/07/2024
- 94 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fort Lee School Board’s recent meeting was marked by discussions on the upcoming 2024-2025 school year budget and concerns regarding special education within the district.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/24/24
- 04/25/2024
- 128 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an effort towards transparency and modernization, the Fort Lee School Board has decided to digitize important documents related to Request for Proposals (RFPs). This decision was made after extensive deliberation on whether to provide digital access to RFP responses for legal, banking, and food services to all board members and other authorized individuals.