Demarest Board of Education Awards Tenure, Approves Key Staffing Decisions

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Demarest Board of Education, New Jersey, made a series of significant decisions to shape the forthcoming 2023/2024 school year. Most notably, tenure was awarded to six educators, and several key staffing decisions were unanimously approved.

Demarest Borough Council Approves Grant for Wakelee Field Improvements

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Demarest Borough Council, an endorsement for a significant grant to upgrade Wakelee Field surfaced as the standout action point. The proceedings were held on May 10, 2023.

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.

South Bergen Jointure Commission Appoints New Leaders, Approves Resolutions in Recent Meeting

Overview: The South Bergen Jointure Commission (SBJC) convened on April 25, 2023, resulting in a series of critical decisions and appointments. The meeting opened with the election of Damian Kennedy as the President and Joseph DeCorso as the Vice President of the SBJC, both for one-year terms.

Demarest Approves $7M School Improvement Project

Overview: The Demarest Board of Education moved decisively on several critical actions in their regular session meeting held on April 25, 2023, presided over by President Holzberg. The key highlights of the meeting included the unanimous approval of a $7 million capital improvement project for the Demarest Middle School, the adoption of the 2023/2024 budget, various staffing changes, and an impressive range of policies and regulations.