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- Union County
- 6/20/25
- 06/20/2025
- 36 Minutes
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Overview: The Kenilworth School Board meeting centered on the unveiling and upcoming approval of a new strategic plan designed to engage the community and improve educational outcomes. This plan, facilitated by the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA), aims to align resources and establish a shared vision for the district’s future, involving all stakeholders in a collaborative process.
- NJ
- Union County
- 6/9/25
- 06/09/2025
- 59 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Kenilworth School Board meeting focused heavily on the progress of ongoing construction projects, plans for the upcoming school year, and community involvement in district programs. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to updates on the new addition project, with assurances that key milestones will be met to ensure the space is ready for students by September. The meeting also covered updates on educational grants, personnel changes, and community feedback on school programs.
- NJ
- Union County
- 5/12/25
- 05/12/2025
- 53 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Kenilworth School Board meeting was marked by an emotional appeal from parents and community members advocating for Mrs. Leslie Bedford, a first-grade teacher at Harding School, to remain in her current role. Proposed changes would see Mrs. Bedford moved to a media specialist position, sparking testimonials about her positive impact on students. Alongside personnel discussions, the board addressed ongoing infrastructure projects, administrative promotions, and upcoming budgetary plans.
- NJ
- Union County
- 4/30/25
- 04/30/2025
- 51 Minutes
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Overview: The Kenilworth School Board meeting centered on the presentation and adoption of the 2025-2026 annual school district budget, which highlighted financial challenges due to a reduction in state aid and a restrictive tax levy cap. The budget aims to maintain academic programs despite the need to non-renew nine staff members, including one administrator, due to budgetary constraints. The board also discussed capital projects and the impact of property revaluation on tax rates, emphasizing the need for community engagement in addressing funding issues.
- NJ
- Union County
- 3/18/25
- 03/19/2025
- 37 Minutes
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Overview: The Kenilworth School Board meeting focused heavily on the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget, with discussions on the challenges posed by reduced state funding and the impact on local taxpayers. The board approved the tentative budget, which will be submitted to the executive county superintendent by March 19, 2025. Key budgetary concerns included the anticipated $4,690,000 shortfall below the state’s adequacy level and the influence of state aid reductions on school district finances.