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- Passaic County
- 6/30/25
- 07/01/2025
- 60 Minutes
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Overview: The Haledon School Board meeting was marked by a debate over the board’s role in approving staff hiring and the terms of the chief school administrator’s contract. Concerns were also raised about infrastructure, facility use policies, and personnel matters, reflecting ongoing challenges and priorities for the district.
- NJ
- Passaic County
- 6/17/25
- 06/18/2025
- 72 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Passaic County Board of Commissioners focused on addressing food security through a newly established coalition and celebrated contributions to education within the county. The Emergency Food Provider Coalition (EFPC) was introduced as a key initiative designed to combat food insecurity, while educators Bernardet Orsa and Charles Karavayo received recognition for their impactful roles in the community.
- NJ
- Passaic County
- 6/9/25
- 06/10/2025
- 91 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Haledon School Board, discussions were dominated by the issues of hiring and retention of staff amid budget constraints, the implications of recent legislative changes, and ongoing strategic planning. The board navigated complex topics, ranging from hiring practices for specialized roles to community partnerships and facility usage policies, all while ensuring transparency and fiscal responsibility.
- NJ
- Passaic County
- 5/27/25
- 05/28/2025
- 94 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Passaic County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 27, 2025, was marked by celebrations of Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, recognition of notable community members, and discussions around funding for local park development and historic preservation projects. The meeting also addressed a new microtransit service and adopted a bond ordinance for a vocational school parking garage.
- NJ
- Passaic County
- 5/21/25
- 05/22/2025
- 104 Minutes
- Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Haledon School Board approved the introduction of a new advanced mathematics class for seventh graders, despite facing a significant reduction in financial aid amounting to over $800,000. The board managed to avoid layoffs by utilizing a practice known as “breakage,” which involves savings realized when replacing departing employees with less costly hires. The meeting covered a range of topics, including personnel changes, facility use policies, and the installation of new vape detectors, highlighting the district’s efforts to balance financial constraints with educational innovation and student safety.
