Bergen Community College Unveils Inclusive Growth Strategy, Honors Founding Faculty Member

Overview: The Bergen Community College Board of Trustees recently held a poignant session, where they unveiled a comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion plan while paying tribute to a founding faculty member who recently passed away, Professor Morrow Marzaco.

Food Security Crisis Looms Large Over Bergen County Commissioners’ Meeting

Overview: As the Bergen County Board of Commissioners convened recently, one issue emerged as a stark reminder of the challenges facing the community: a burgeoning food security crisis. In their deliberations, the commissioners expressed deep concern over the escalating situation, the numbers of food-insecure individuals surpassing even those recorded during the pandemic peak.

Oakland School Board Moves on Anti-Bullying Measures, Staffing Changes, and Financial Adjustments

Overview: In a recent meeting held on May 9, 2023, the Oakland School Board grappled with a variety of significant issues impacting local education. Central among these were a new policy regarding the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, numerous staffing changes across district schools, and financial alterations including the increase of student lunch prices.

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.

Oakland School Board Discusses Critical Legal and Personnel Matters in Special Meeting

Overview: The Oakland School Board held a Special Meeting at the Oakland Board of Education Administrative Offices on Friday, April 28, 2023, to discuss personnel matters, legal issues, and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Appeals. The significant implications of these topics have sparked interest in the local community and beyond.