Frenchtown School Board Discusses New Legal Notice Posting Requirements and Elects Leadership

Overview: In a recent Frenchtown School Board meeting, the board addressed changes in legal notice posting requirements, re-elected incumbents, and confirmed leadership positions for 2026. New Jersey legislation now mandates that starting March 1, 2026, all legal notices are to be posted on both the district’s and the Secretary of State’s websites. Additionally, for the calendar year 2026, notices must be published twice monthly in an online newspaper platform. This change aligns with the broader transition from physical print to digital formats. The board is currently working with its technology team to create a designated section on its website for these notices.

Frenchtown School Board Faces Parental Concerns Over HIP Process and Student Support

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Frenchtown Board of Education faced discussions on the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIP) process, student attendance policies, and community initiatives. Notably, parental concerns about the effectiveness and emotional impact of the HIP process were raised, calling for a reevaluation to better support students.

Frenchtown School Board Celebrates Personalized Learning Plans, Tackles Tablet Policy Concerns

Overview: The recent Frenchtown School Board meeting focused on the successful implementation of personalized learning plans and explored the need for a structured policy on tablet use in classrooms.

Frenchtown School Board Grapples with Eighth-Grade Academic Challenges Amidst Celebrations of Student Achievements

Overview: The recent Frenchtown School Board meeting focused on the academic struggles observed in eighth-grade math and science, alongside recognizing remarkable student accomplishments, notably the consistent high performance of Amelia Rodriguez and improvements in fifth-grade test scores. Discussions also covered financial planning, enhanced communication with the community, and ongoing safety upgrades in school facilities.

Frenchtown School Board Discusses Theater Program Revamp and Student Safety Report

Overview: At the recent Frenchtown School Board meeting, attention was given to the restructuring of the River Union theater program and the presentation of the annual student safety report.