Bogota School Board Announces Zero Tax Increase for 2024-2025
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Meeting Date:
03/19/2024
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Recording Published:
03/22/2024
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Duration:
16 Minutes
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Bergen County
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Towns:
Bogota
- Meeting Overview:
In a recent Bogota School Board meeting, Superintendent Damian Kennedy announced a zero tax increase for the 2024-2025 school budget. The preliminary budget is on the agenda, with a review planned for April before the final vote.
The board discussed the upcoming school calendar, confirming the last day of school will be June 18th, with graduation dates for Bixby on June 12th, for STEAM on June 13th, and for the high school on June 14th. The achievement of a zero tax increase was highlighted as a collective effort of the board and the finance committee, which includes Superintendent Kennedy and board members who have been working to manage finances efficiently.
The meeting also covered congratulations to the cast and crew of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical for their successful show, and acknowledgment of the district calendar committee’s work on the 2024-2025 school calendar, which the board aims to approve in April.
Other agenda items included the approval of minutes from previous meetings, policy resolutions, educational matters, personnel decisions, and financial approvals. The board briefly discussed ongoing projects such as the CTE building and actions related to the school fields, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and the commitment to voters regarding the zero tax increase.
Damian Kennedy
School Board Officials:
Frank Miranda, Bisi Ruckett, Adriana Alcalde, Idalia Alvarez, Robert Alvarez, Jose Chavez, Susan Cruz, Marco Navarro, Trina Rivera Olivo
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Meeting Date:
03/19/2024
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Recording Published:
03/22/2024
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Duration:
16 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Bergen County
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Towns:
Bogota
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