School Board Notes
School-Board – Notes-Aug. 25, 2026
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MyCentralJersey.com
Bridgewater-Raritan school board nixes changes to library book policy
A culture war played out during an often raucous school board meeting Tuesday that saw that board reject changes to its library book and curriculum policy.
NJ.com
Sayreville hires first full-time ASL teacher for elementary students
Sayreville Public Schools has hired its first full-time American Sign Language teacher, marking a significant expansion of a program that has made the district a leader in elementary-level ASL instruction across New Jersey.
New Jersey Monitor
NJ to receive $565M+ from Facebook owner over teen addiction claims
Facebook owner Meta agreed to pay nearly $18 billion to an array of U.S. states over claims its platforms intentionally addicted teens.
NorthJersey.com
School bus company settles with North Jersey family of struck girl (MSN.com)
A school bus company has reached a settlement with the family of a Woodland Park student who was seriously injured when her school bus driver dropped her off at an unauthorized stop in September 2022.
TAPinto.net
Meet the ‘For the Bloomfield Students’ BOE Candidates
Quan R. Miller, Maria A. Diaz, and Damaso “Jun” Serrano are running under the slogan “For the Bloomfield Students” for the three open seats on the Board of Education.
Hunterdon Central Seeing Increase in AP Scores Among Students
There has been a significant increase in advanced placement scores at Hunterdon Central Regional High School, director of curriculum and instruction Matthew Hall told the board of education Aug. 19.
Newark Charter Students Have First Day of School on New $33M Campus
Two weeks before the rest of Newark heads back to class, students at KIPP Life Academy began the 2026-27 school year on Monday in a new $33 million facility complete with 33 tech-equipped classrooms.
