Bridgewater-Raritan School Board Examines Social Media Policy for Members

Overview: The Bridgewater-Raritan School Board convened on February 27th, 2024, to discuss several issues, with the proposed social media policy for board members capturing attention. The policy aimed to guide board members’ online behavior and sparked debate over its necessity, redundancy, and enforceability.

Bridgewater-Raritan School Board Plans for Strategic Development and Celebrates Cultural Inclusivity

Overview: In a recent Bridgewater-Raritan School Board meeting, Superintendent Robert Beers unveiled a series of initiatives and updates that will shape the district’s future. The focus was on strategic planning, addressing challenges such as expanding Career and Technical education, mental health supports, and improving teacher retention. The board also deliberated on the use of Jersey Mike Arena for high school graduations, which garnered support for its accessibility and weather readiness. Cultural inclusivity was celebrated with the recognition of Lunar New Year as an official holiday.

School Board Discusses Renovations, Academic Goals, and New Legislation Impacting District

Overview: In a recent local government meeting, the School Board tackled a range of topics, including the upcoming renovations at Bonfield, the introduction of new academic goals, and a discussion of several new bills affecting the school district. Key issues included the management of Bonfield renovations to ensure continued access to the field, the adoption of new academic goals in the wake of hybrid learning, and the examination of new state legislation, including security measures and changes to budgetary approval for school board elections.

Bridgewater-Raritan School Board Addresses Auditorium Updates, Flooding, and Potential Training for Members

Overview: The Bridgewater-Raritan School Board convened to address several issues, including the recent completion of updates to the school’s auditorium, challenges posed by flooding that led to school closures, and discussion about the necessity of hiring a consultant for board member training. The meeting also touched upon the support for families during the delayed FAFSA application process, the planning for the 2024-25 budget, and the upcoming strategic planning process.

Bridgewater-Raritan School Board Addresses Anti-Semitism Concerns and Elects New Members

Overview: In a recent Bridgewater-Raritan School Board meeting, the election of new board members and executive roles took place, alongside a discussion on the rising concern of anti-Semitic incidents within the school district. Barry R. Walker was elected as the board president, and Jennifer Loughran as vice president. However, the meeting was notably marked by a fifth grader’s heartfelt expression of concern over the discovery of swastikas in a boys’ bathroom, and a parent’s critique of the district’s response to such incidents.