- NJ
- Mercer County
- 7/30/24
- 07/30/2024
- 75 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The semiannual report on harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) took center stage at the recent West Windsor-Plainsboro School Board meeting, revealing a decrease in incidents and a district-wide commitment to fostering a positive school climate. The board convened to discuss several issues, including this report, presented by Jessica Smedley, the director of School Counseling. The report detailed the district’s ongoing efforts to combat bullying, with a notable reduction in HIB incidents and an increase in vigilance from classroom teachers.
- NJ
- Mercer County
- 7/30/24
- 07/31/2024
- 57 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The West Windsor-Plainsboro School Board meeting focused heavily on bullying prevention, student well-being, and community engagement, with a notable decrease in reported bullying incidents and new initiatives to improve the school environment.
- NJ
- Mercer County
- 7/17/24
- 07/18/2024
- 206 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The West Windsor Planning Board engaged in discussions on a development proposal from CP Princeton Junction LLC, which involved a contentious settlement agreement centered on the rezoning of a wooded area behind Windsor Plaza. The agreement aimed to pave the way for a larger daycare facility and veterinary offices, while also including a commitment to preserve a majority of the woods and establish public trails. Concerns from both board members and the public focused on the impact this development would have on local traffic, pedestrian safety, wildlife, and the neighborhood’s character.
- NJ
- Mercer County
- 6/25/24
- 06/25/2024
- 11 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In the latest West Windsor-Plainsboro School Board meeting, appointments were made for administrative positions within the district. The School Board recommended Kristen Wolf as the 6-12 Supervisor of Mathematics and Kimberly Haynes as the K-5 Supervisor of Language Arts. Additionally, the Board acknowledged the retirement of cafeteria staff member Julia Walter and the reelection of Dana Krug to the New Jersey School Boards Association board of directors.
- NJ
- Mercer County
- 6/24/24
- 06/24/2024
- 126 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In the latest West Windsor Town Council meeting, the preservation of Acme Woods amidst its proposed development for a new daycare center emerged as a focal point. The settlement agreement, which would allow for the construction of the daycare while preserving two-thirds of the woods, was up for council approval. This development, alongside discussions on stormwater control regulations and public concerns about a tree removal ordinance, captured the community’s attention and highlighted the ongoing challenges of balancing growth with environmental stewardship.