Galloway School Board Approves Budget Amid State Aid Challenges, Recognizes Student Achievements

Overview: The Galloway School Board recently approved a budget for the fiscal year 2026, navigating challenges in state aid alongside a proposed tax levy increase, while also celebrating remarkable student achievements in science and community contributions.

Greater Egg Harbor School Board Receives National Recognition for Mental Health Initiatives

Overview: The Greater Egg Harbor School Board meeting highlighted developments, including the district’s national recognition for mental health initiatives, updates on the annual budget, and achievements by students and staff.

Atlantic County Commissioners Oppose Electricity Rate Hike Amid Concerns Over Energy Strategy

Overview: During the recent meeting of the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners, the primary focus was on opposing significant electricity rate increases proposed by Atlantic City Electric and approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU). The commissioners unanimously passed a resolution against a 17.23% rate hike and an additional proposed 8% increase, expressing concern over the NJBPU’s equity proposal and social benefits charge plan. They emphasized their responsibility to protect New Jersey ratepayers. A commissioner highlighted the broader energy crisis, pointing out the closure of power plants and failed offshore wind initiatives, stressing the necessity of reliable electricity for essential services like hospitals.

Greater Egg Harbor School Board: Cedar Creek Students Triumph in State-Level Engineering Challenge, Eye National Competition

Overview: At the recent Greater Egg Harbor School Board meeting, a group of students from Cedar Creek High School was celebrated for winning the state round of the Real World Design Challenge, an engineering competition addressing real-world problems. The students presented their project, an innovative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to deliver critical supplies during wildfires, and discussed their upcoming participation in the national and international rounds in Washington.

Galloway School Board Faces Controversy Over Transgender Policy and Budget Discussions

Overview: The Galloway Township Board of Education meeting on April 14th, 2025, focused on several issues, including a debate over policy 5756 concerning parental notification of transgender students’ identities, budget discussions, and the potential closure of Pomona School. Superintendent Stephen Santilli provided detailed insights into these matters as the board navigated community concerns and operational challenges.