Retiring Teacher Honored as Little Egg Harbor School Board Tackles Student Performance and Staffing Challenges

Overview: The Little Egg Harbor School Board meeting was marked by tributes to retiring first-grade teacher Mrs. Mason, discussions on student assessment results, and concerns over staffing and future funding. The meeting, well-attended by board members and community participants, addressed multiple issues facing the district.

Little Egg Harbor School Board Discusses New 911 Alert for Disabled Children, Cell Phone Policies, and Budgeting Issues

Overview: The recent Little Egg Harbor School Board meeting covered a range of topics, including the introduction of a new 911 alert form for children with disabilities, discussions on cell phone policies, and detailed budgeting matters. The board also addressed logistics for private school transportation reimbursements and the need for additional ESL staff to support growing enrollment.

Little Egg Harbor School Board Discusses ELL Support, Budget Savings, and Curriculum Updates

Overview: The Little Egg Harbor School Board meeting covered topics including the support and performance of English Language Learners (ELL), budget savings from a recent contract with local police, and new curriculum updates addressing inclusivity standards.

Little Egg Harbor School Board Tackles School Safety and Lunch Programs

Overview: The Little Egg Harbor School Board meeting addressed issues surrounding school safety, student nutrition, and policy updates, with discussions on the increasing number of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents and the aim to extend the free and reduced lunch program to more students. The board also welcomed the interim superintendent, who expressed positive sentiments about the initial experience in the role.

Little Egg Harbor School Board Grapples with Staff Cuts Amid Budget Shortfall

Overview: The Little Egg Harbor School Board recently confronted the difficult decision to cut staff positions, a move which sparked significant concern from the community, teachers, and parents during a meeting. The cuts, which include over 20 educators and two speech therapists, come in the wake of a reported $3 million budget shortfall and have raised questions about the district’s priorities and the potential impact on student services, particularly in special education.