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- Camden County
- 2/13/24
- 02/15/2024
- 115 Minutes
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Overview: At a recent special meeting, the Camden School Board appointed Maria Perez and Wanda Garcia to fill two vacant board positions after a series of interviews with eight candidates. The new appointees will serve until the January 2025 reorganization meeting and are expected to bring a wealth of community engagement experience and advocacy for the diverse needs of the district’s students and families.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 1/25/24
- 01/25/2024
- 139 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Camden School Board meeting was marked by discussions surrounding serious allegations against the absent school board president, student safety, and educational initiatives. The president, who took a leave of absence following accusations of sexual assault from 30 years ago, became a focal point as community members, including Tariq Wilson, demanded resignation to ensure student safety. Additionally, the board addressed various community issues from school lunch programs to safety during dismissal, and the superintendent provided updates on restorative practices, educational programs, and teacher recruitment efforts.
