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- Bergen County
- 6/24/25
- 06/30/2025
- 71 Minutes
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Overview: The Hackensack School Board meeting on June 24, 2025, centered around allegations of political endorsements by school officials, potential conflicts of interest, and the approval of an independent investigation into the former Board of Education president’s actions. The meeting also addressed the hiring of human resources services and the appointment of an affirmative action officer.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/18/25
- 06/30/2025
- 178 Minutes
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Overview: The Hackensack School Board meeting addressed significant leadership changes, including the suspension of Superintendent Thomas McBryde Jr. and the appointment of Andrea Oats Parchment as the acting superintendent. Community members voiced varied concerns during the meeting about transparency and governance, highlighting the district’s ongoing challenges.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 5/20/25
- 05/20/2025
- 174 Minutes
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Overview: The Hackensack City Council meeting focused on the approval and introduction of budgetary measures, development projects, and community initiatives. The 2025 budget was introduced, revealing a total of $132,391,327 and a spending increase of $1.8 million or 1.3%. The budget discussions highlighted various fiscal challenges, including increased pension costs, health benefits, and the expiration of revenue from the American Rescue Plan. These factors contribute to a $700,000 tax levy increase, impacting residents with an average tax hike of $420 per home, combining municipal and school taxes.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 5/14/25
- 05/15/2025
- 85 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Hackensack School Board meeting was marked by a discussion of student performance data, public input on school leadership, and community concerns over a reported incident. One focus was on the academic benchmarks in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, alongside a passionate public discourse regarding administrative leadership and the handling of sensitive incidents within the district.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 5/12/25
- 05/15/2025
- 11 Minutes
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Overview: At a recent Hackensack School Board meeting, the primary focus was the mandated yearly evaluation of Superintendent Thomas McBryde. The board clarified that no actions or decisions would be made during this session, emphasizing the confidentiality required by New Jersey law regarding personnel matters.
