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- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/7/25
- 04/07/2025
- 191 Minutes
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Overview: The Ridgewood School Board meeting focused heavily on school security issues following false rumors of a violent threat, alongside unveiling a comprehensive strategic plan aimed at enhancing educational experiences across the district. Community members voiced urgent concerns about student safety and transparency, prompting commitments from the administration to address these issues while balancing broader educational goals.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/2/25
- 04/02/2025
- 69 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During a recent Ridgewood Council meeting, two topics dominated the agenda: a financial setback due to a state-imposed freeze on public health grants and a forward-thinking environmental initiative led by local high school students. The council was informed of a temporary hold on nearly $170,000 in public health funding due to broader federal budget cuts, threatening the continuation of crucial health services. Meanwhile, Ridgewood High School students presented a plan to improve waste management in local parks, seeking council support for their sustainability efforts.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/1/25
- 04/01/2025
- 31 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a special budget meeting on April 1, 2025, the Ridgewood Council addressed the significant challenges posed by a nearly $2 million budget cut to comply with state-imposed appropriation caps, the freeze of two crucial federal grants, and adjustments in taxation from Valley Hospital. These developments have raised concerns over staffing and service levels as the council aims to maintain fiscal responsibility without impacting necessary services.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/24/25
- 03/24/2025
- 135 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Ridgewood School Board meeting featured discussions on a variety of topics, including the approval of a cost-effective HVAC renovation project for Glenn School and Ridge School, the recognition of retiring staff members, and a detailed review of student safety data. The board also addressed policy changes and community concerns.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/17/25
- 03/17/2025
- 110 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Ridgewood School Board meeting focused on budget discussions, addressing community concerns about student safety, water quality, and fiscal planning. Residents voiced apprehensions over the allocation of funds for projects like sports lights while critical health priorities, such as filtered drinking water and school safety, appeared underfunded. The board responded with explanations and commitments to transparency and fiscal responsibility.
