Westwood School Board Grapples with LGBTQ Flag Policy, Crowded Classrooms, and Changes in Honors Program Amid Heated Public Input

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Westwood School Board, a series of lively and contentious debates emerged, centering on an array of issues from flag display policies and classroom size concerns to the restructuring of the Middle School Honors Program. Local residents, students, and board members engaged in robust discussions, painting a portrait of a community grappling with the shape of its educational future.

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.

South Bergen Jointure Commission Appoints New Leaders, Approves Resolutions in Recent Meeting

Overview: The South Bergen Jointure Commission (SBJC) convened on April 25, 2023, resulting in a series of critical decisions and appointments. The meeting opened with the election of Damian Kennedy as the President and Joseph DeCorso as the Vice President of the SBJC, both for one-year terms.

Significant Enhancements in Adult Education and Sports Medicine Programs at Bergen Vocational Schools

Overview: In a recent board meeting of the Bergen Vocational School District, significant enhancements to their Adult Education and Sports Medicine programs emerged as the most noteworthy developments.