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Hopewell Valley Regional School District faces tough choices ahead as enrollment rises and spiraling benefits costs threaten next year's budget.

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Hopewell Valley board hears preliminary budget outlook as enrollment rises and benefits drive costs
At a Jan. meeting the Hopewell Valley Regional School District presented a preliminary budget overview citing a $7 million annual state‑aid baseline, a 105‑student October enrollment increase, and rising health‑benefit and special‑education costs that will shape upcoming budget decisions.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Chatham's school board faces a daunting 17.2% rise in medical costs while unveiling new curriculum software and securing community support for vital programs.

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Chatham board flags rising medical costs, approves Atlas curriculum software and routine finance items
Finance and facilities reported rising medical expenses (cited about 17.2%), approved capital planning work and a contract for Atlas curriculum‑mapping software; the board also recorded several donations and approved finance and personnel agenda items by unanimous vote.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Chatham's Board of Education learned vital lessons on ethics and anti-bullying procedures, highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability in schools.

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Board attorney briefs Chatham trustees on School Ethics Act and HIB procedures
Board attorney Francis Febres provided annual training covering the School Ethics Act (conflict rules, recusal, confidentiality) and the state Anti‑Bullying (HIB) process, including investigation timelines and parental rights; Dr. Rosenthal reported 15 affirmed HIB investigations to date in 2025.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Hunterdon Central's controversial search procedures, prompted by vape sensors, are raising eyebrows among parents and trustees over concerns of student dignity versus safety.

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Parents and trustees press Hunterdon Central on search rules after vape‑sensor incidents
Principal Ed Brandt defended the district's search protocol tied to bathroom 'vape' sensors, saying administrators act on reasonable suspicion and use same‑sex witnesses, vitals checks and drug screening; parents and a public commenter called for tighter legal review and clearer parental-notification practices.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Parents and students are demanding answers from the Glen Rock High School board over controversial suspensions related to a hockey game, citing claims of inconsistency and a lack of transparency.

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Parents press Glen Rock board for transparency after hockey‑game suspensions; board affirms closed‑session HIB findings and directs parents to administrative or
Students and parents called for review and removal of suspensions imposed after a Dec. 13 hockey game, alleging inconsistent discipline and misleading statements by administration; the board said it cannot overturn individual discipline and affirmed earlier HIB decisions by roll call (motion passed with three abstentions).
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January 8, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Nutley Public Schools celebrated a $2.3 million fund balance increase, but looming budget pressures could create a $2 million shortfall next year!

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Nutley auditor: district posted fund‑balance gains but faces a roughly $2 million shortfall next year
Auditor Ray Cerinelli told the Nutley Board of Education the 2025 audit shows an improved fund balance but warned inflation and rising health‑benefit costs create about a $2 million gap next budget year unless the board cuts expenses or pursues a referendum.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Glen Rock Public School District is set to revolutionize its high school program with expanded AP courses and dual-enrollment options, paving the way for a brighter academic future!

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Glen Rock school leaders unveil expanded AP, dual-enrollment and career-focused courses for 2026–27
Administrators presented a proposed 2026–27 program of studies that moves advanced classes to an honors tier, adds AP Seminar and AP Research (AP Capstone sequence), expands dual-enrollment with Fairleigh Dickinson University and introduces AP Career Kickstart courses in business/personal finance and cybersecurity.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Mount Olive Township School District is taking a stand against disruptive odors from a nearby sewage facility, pledging legal action and community support to protect students and staff.

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Mount Olive board urges continued legal, public outreach over odor from nearby private sewage facility
Board members pressed for continued legal and public pressure after a mayoral letter about persistent odors from a nearby private sewage facility; administrators said the township has active litigation and the district has contacted EPA and DEP in prior outreach.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The Hopewell Valley Regional School District has taken a bold step by approving the sale of $84.235 million in tax-exempt bonds, setting the stage for transformative projects that voters endorsed.

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Board approves $84.235 million bond sale to fund referendum projects
The Hopewell Valley Regional School District board unanimously voted to authorize the form and sale of $84,235,000 in tax-exempt school bonds; financial adviser Robbie Acampora told the board bids will open Jan. 22 and projected a 3.85% borrowing rate and investment earnings to offset early tax impact.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Pequannock Township School District faces a staggering $1.09 million midyear health insurance adjustment as soaring claims threaten to reshape next year's budget.

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Pequannock board warns of steep health‑insurance costs; midyear adjustment tops $1.09 million
Board business officials told trustees the district faces rising health‑insurance costs after carriers declined to quote, citing $8.2 million in prescription claims and $12 million in medical claims across a two‑year period; administrators said they’d budgeted a $1,097,000 midyear adjustment and expect an additional ~18% rise for 2026–27.
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December 21, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The latest Student Safety Data report reveals a shocking spike in high school incidents, raising concerns and prompting the district to ramp up support programs.

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District reports rise in high‑school incident reports; board hears SSDS Period 2 update
Director of Student Services presented Student Safety Data System Period 2 results showing district trainings and programs and a notable increase in high‑school incident reports and removals; the board heard details on SEL supports, counseling partnerships and clinician staffing.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM
The Matawan-Aberdeen School District is gearing up for a major redistricting process to tackle rising enrollments and preschool expansion, inviting community input to shape the future of local education.

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Matawan-Aberdeen outlines redistricting process as preschool expansion and rising enrollments stir community questions
Consultant CityGate GIS and district leaders presented redistricting objectives and a timeline; residents pressed on preschool expansion, special-education placement, transportation and equity as the district prepares scenario maps for public comment in December–January.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:53 AM
The Dover Public School District Board just approved key financial initiatives that could save thousands and enhance educational programs, including a game-changing $100,000 grant application!

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Dover board approves routine personnel, finance and policy items; administration to seek grants and software to improve operations
The Dover board approved administrative and personnel items, moved several policies to reading, and heard finance updates including a $100,000 farm-to-school grant application and a planned in-house residency-verification software purchase advertised at $17,000 compared with prior $39,000 professional services.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Parents are outraged after Cinnaminson School District terminated a vital nursing contract without board approval, raising serious safety concerns for a medically fragile student.

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Parents say district ended nursing agency contract without board vote, raise safety concerns for medically fragile student
At the Nov. 19 Youth & Board Governance meeting, parent Danielle Friess and her advocates said Cinnaminson abruptly ended a contract with Care Options for Kids and shifted to district nurses without prior board action or notice, raising concerns about continuity of care for her medically fragile son.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Exciting renovations are on the horizon for the Lawrence Middle School auditorium, set to kick off this December, including crucial asbestos abatement during winter break!

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Lawrence Middle School auditorium work to start in December; asbestos abatement planned over winter break
Board leaders said interior renovation of the Lawrence Middle School auditorium will begin around December after final performances, with asbestos abatement staged over winter break and communications to families and neighbors about fencing, signage and schedules.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Marlboro Township voters have spoken, approving a school facilities referendum by a stunning two-to-one margin, paving the way for crucial air-conditioning upgrades in local schools!

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Marlboro board to move forward on referendum; financing timeline set for notes sale
After voters approved a district referendum roughly 2–1, the Marlboro Township Board of Education laid out a financing timetable and approved the slate of business items to begin implementing air‑conditioning upgrades across schools, saying the district will use a short bridge loan until capital funds are available.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Pequannock Township School District faces a major shake-up as the ShareTime Academy relocates, leaving current students in limbo and the superintendent expressing deep disappointment.

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Superintendent says county's move of ShareTime Academy will stop new cohorts; district to explore options
Morris County VOTEC and County College of Morris plan to move the ShareTime Academy to a new county facility; the district was told current juniors will finish but no new cohort will be sent. Superintendent described the development as "quite disappointed" and said the district will seek enrollment numbers and options.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Caldwell-West School District's latest report reveals concerning incident counts, including 42 at James Caldwell High School and multiple HIB cases across schools—what does this mean for student safety?

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Caldwell-West superintendent presents semiannual HIB report showing school-level incident counts
Superintendent Dr. Furnari presented the district's semiannual HIB report (Jan. 1'Jun. 19, 2025) showing 42 incidents at James Caldwell High School, 18 at Grover Cleveland Middle School and school-level confirmed/alleged HIB counts; the district held two districtwide trainings during the period.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The school district is bursting at the seams with 3,481 students, far exceeding its 3,355 capacity, and with new housing developments on the horizon, the pressure on elementary schools is only set to increase!

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District reports surge in enrollment; multilingual student count rises to 114
Administration told the board the district had 3,481 students as of Oct. 15, exceeding building capacity by about 126 students; identified multilingual learners rose from 33 to 114 year over year. Officials linked the increase to local housing developments and noted short-term capacity adjustments.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Freehold Township School District reveals promising gains in student proficiency, with significant strides in ELA and math, but critical challenges remain in science assessments.

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Freehold Township presents DLM and NJSLA results; district outlines curriculum and assessment steps
District staff reviewed alternate (DLM) and statewide (NJSLA) assessment results, highlighted subgroup outcomes and cohort growth, and described curriculum and assessment actions including expanded use of i-Ready, Envision, LinkIt and Mystery Science.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM