Ridgewood School Board Confronts Ethics Complaint, College Admissions Trends, and BCA Bus Schedule Concerns

Overview: The recent Ridgewood School Board meeting centered around a contentious resolution of censure against Sheila Brogan, the ongoing issues with the BCA bus schedule, and a discussion on college admissions trends. The meeting also covered concerns over academic inclusion, the implementation of alternative career paths for students, and strategies to enhance the competitiveness of students’ college applications.

Ridgewood School Board Meeting Highlights Student Achievements, Discusses New Policies and Curriculum Changes

Overview: The recent Ridgewood School Board meeting spotlighted student accomplishments, particularly the Benjamin Franklin Middle School’s BBN program, while also addressing new policies and curriculum changes. Superintendent Dr. Thomas A. Gorman presided over the meeting, with board member Michael Lembo absent due to illness. Notable topics included the resurgence of the BBN program after the COVID-19 impact, the introduction of new courses at Ridgewood High School, the discussion of policies including eligibility of non-resident students, and concerns about the formation of a personnel committee.

Heritage Tree Controversy, Local Safety Concerns, and Potential Brewpubs Discussed at Ridgewood Council Meeting

Overview: The recent Ridgewood Council meeting was marked by contentious discussion over the revocation of a local tree’s Heritage status, concerns about pedestrian safety and traffic issues, and the prospective introduction of microbreweries and brewpubs in the downtown area. The meeting also addressed various other community matters, including the approval of contracts for public services and potential collaborations for grant applications.

Ridgewood Council Debates Balance Between Decorum and Open Dialogue at Public Meetings

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Ridgewood Council discussed updating regulations to maintain decorum during public sessions while preserving citizens’ legal rights to voice their opinions. The focal point of the debate centered on how extensively a legally permissible ordinance could stretch and the council’s objective in amending it.

Superintendent Schwarz Earns Doctorate Amidst School Election Debate

Overview: The recent Ridgewood School Board meeting spotlighted Superintendent Mark Schwarz’s attainment of his doctorate while juggling responsibilities during the COVID era. At the same time, the meeting was marked by concerns regarding school board election timings, criticisms of board member Michael Lembo, and the reopening of high school fields.

Ridgewood School Board Confronts Ethics Complaint, College Admissions Trends, and BCA Bus Schedule Concerns

Ridgewood School Board Meeting Highlights Student Achievements, Discusses New Policies and Curriculum Changes

Heritage Tree Controversy, Local Safety Concerns, and Potential Brewpubs Discussed at Ridgewood Council Meeting

Ridgewood Council Debates Balance Between Decorum and Open Dialogue at Public Meetings

Superintendent Schwarz Earns Doctorate Amidst School Election Debate

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