- NJ
- Camden County
- 2/15/24
- 02/16/2024
- 45 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Haddon School Board meeting addressed issues including community concerns over the current 7-point grading scale, the use of COPS Grant funds to support a School Resource Officer (SRO), and various educational initiatives and facility concerns. Amid these topics, the grading scale issue emerged as the focal point of the meeting, with community engagement and potential impacts on student opportunities taking center stage.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 2/13/24
- 02/15/2024
- 115 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 1/18/24
- 01/19/2024
- 28 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent gathering of the Haddon School Board, community concerns over the existing grading scale took center stage, with several community members voicing the potential disadvantages it poses for students in college admissions and scholarship opportunities. Alongside these discussions, the board addressed a range of topics from the upcoming budget and bond referendum strategies to charitable initiatives and enrollment dates for preschool and kindergarten.