Northern Highlands School Board Greenlights Education Reforms Amid Budget Approvals

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Northern Highlands Regional High School Board of Education, officials gave the green light for numerous education reforms and updates for the 2023-2024 academic year, along with the approval of the year’s financials. The sweeping changes touch upon important areas such as special education, curriculum, school facilities, and staff appointments.

Ho-Ho-Kus School Board Enacts Key Staff Changes, Honors Coccia Award Recipients, and Adopts Inclusive Mission Statement

Overview: The recent meeting of the Ho-Ho-Kus Board of Education, held on May 23, 2023, saw significant staff appointments and resignations, a reiteration of the school’s commitment to inclusivity through the approval of a new mission statement, and recognition of the talented students awarded by the Coccia Foundation.

Ho-Ho-Kus Recognizes Pride Month, Announces $4.2 Million Housing Bond

Overview: In a recent municipal meeting, the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey made significant strides toward acknowledging diversity, progressing local infrastructure, and addressing housing matters. Led by Mayor Thomas W. Randall, the council formally recognized June 2023 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month and discussed essential issues such as a $4.2 million housing bond, an administrative order for a Water Filtration System Project, and property acquisitions including the Bank of America building and the library property.

Northern Highlands School Board Emphasizes Tech Use, Approves Funds for Programs

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Northern Highlands Regional High School Board of Education on May 22, 2023, the members made significant decisions on various matters such as adopting technology in education due to COVID-19, teacher training improvements, and budget allocation for district programs.

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.