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- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/19/25
- 06/21/2025
- 71 Minutes
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Overview: The Saddle Brook Town Council meeting addressed budget challenges for 2025, with a proposed 3.12% increase in spending largely driven by fixed costs such as health benefits and insurance premiums. The council also faced impassioned calls from residents for a more fitting memorial for local hero Bruce McFarland.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/11/25
- 06/11/2025
- 99 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Saddle Brook School Board meeting highlighted the recognition of retiring educators and the celebration of student accomplishments, including the conferral of the New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy. The meeting also included discussions on ongoing and future district projects, personnel decisions, and acknowledgments of community support.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/9/25
- 06/09/2025
- 26 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Saddle Brook School Board meeting focused on the progress of ongoing referendum projects, the transition to electric vehicles for district use, and various staffing changes, including resignations and new appointments. The meeting also touched upon budget considerations, facility updates, and educational initiatives.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 5/15/25
- 05/16/2025
- 37 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Saddle Brook Town Council meeting primarily focused on addressing safety improvements for the township’s senior center and celebrated local veterans with a dedication ceremony. Community members raised concerns about accessibility and safety at the senior center, while a proclamation honored the contributions of Captain Andrew Bruce McFarland, culminating in the naming of McFarland Circle.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 5/7/25
- 05/07/2025
- 38 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Saddle Brook School Board meeting addressed issues of chronic absenteeism and student performance. Letters were dispatched to families of students missing 18 or more school days to underscore the significance of regular attendance and its impact on educational outcomes. Principals are engaging with families to develop attendance agreements aimed at reducing high absence rates. In tandem, the board is collaborating with teachers and the director of curriculum to refine instructional strategies in anticipation of state testing, with a focus on meeting individual student needs.
