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- 6/18/25
- 06/18/2025
- 65 Minutes
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Overview: The Scotch Plains Fanwood School Board meeting on June 18, 2025, marked significant transitions and strategic planning updates, including the appointment of Jason Benedict as a new board member, the acquisition of new property for school facilities, and a detailed review of harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) prevention efforts within the district.
- NJ
- Union County
- 6/17/25
- 06/17/2025
- 103 Minutes
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Overview: The Scotch Plains Fanwood School Board convened a special meeting focused on the appointment of a new board member, Jason Benedict, following a comprehensive interview process with several candidates. The meeting also featured discussions on inclusivity in education, local infrastructure challenges, and community engagement strategies.
- NJ
- Union County
- 5/6/25
- 05/06/2025
- 78 Minutes
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Overview: The Scotch Plains Fanwood School Board convened for its regular public meeting on May 6, addressing a range of topics, from approving the superintendent’s new employment contract to discussing administrative changes within the district. The meeting also highlighted community engagement efforts, educational initiatives, and financial challenges.
- NJ
- Union County
- 4/24/25
- 04/24/2025
- 121 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Scotch Plains Fanwood School Board meeting, the decision to eliminate certain supervisory positions due to budgetary constraints dominated discussions, sparking significant concern from both board members and the public. These eliminations included the supervisor of social studies and the communications technology specialist, driven by the need to reallocate resources to areas such as hiring an additional assistant principal and managing child study team caseloads.
- NJ
- Union County
- 3/13/25
- 03/13/2025
- 76 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: At the recent Scotch Plains Fanwood School Board meeting, a portion of the discussion was dominated by issues around parental rights and student privacy, particularly centering on policy 5756, which pertains to student transitions and name changes at school. This controversial topic arose during the public comment period, where a speaker expressed concerns about the lack of parental notification when a student decides to change their name, arguing for greater transparency and parental involvement in such decisions. This sparked dialogue about balancing student autonomy with parental rights, although the board did not engage in a public debate at the time.