- NJ
- Bergen County
- 9/13/23
- 103 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Rochelle Park Town Council resolved to pause any further approvals of new flag raisings in the township during its recent meeting. The determination comes after months of council debates surrounding the LGBTQ pride flag.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 8/30/23
- 272 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Rochelle Park Township Committee meeting, a heated debate unfolded around a proposed flag ordinance that governs which flags can be displayed on township properties; a decision drafted following a June resolution on the raising of the pride flag. As the Committee pushed a first reading of the ordinance to the next meeting, a slim majority voted to permit the raising of a flag for Hispanic Heritage Month.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 9/6/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a Bergen Community College Board of Trustees meeting held on September 6, 2023, members united in mourning and honoring the life and legacy of the late Steve Paulino, a former board member who served from November 2019 until his passing earlier this year. Alongside this, the board navigated discussions on new collaborations, celebrated student achievements, and steered the course for institutional accreditation.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 7/26/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting that spotlighted key issues affecting South Bergen Jointure Commission schools, the board members discussed several significant matters, including a new partnership with the Boys and Girls Club, a para-training agreement with Felician University, and important personnel changes.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 8/28/23
- 106 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting at Nellie K. Parker school auditorium, the Hackensack School Board showcased the positive strides in academic performance data, with a particular focus on New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJ GPA) results. The district also laid out planned interventions tailored to improve outcomes in literacy, mathematics, and support for English Language Learners. Alongside these educational updates, Superintendent Robert Sanchez highlighted ongoing facility improvements and delays. The Board is also actively seeking community input for the appointment of a new superintendent as Mr. Sanchez plans to retire.
