Bogota School Board Announces Zero Tax Increase for 2024-2025

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.

Bogota School Board Plans Exciting Fundraising Event with Harlem Wizards

Overview: The Bogota School Board meeting on March 12, 2024, highlighted several key developments, with the most notable being the upcoming fundraising event featuring the Harlem Wizards basketball team, which aims to support the Steen Elementary School PTO. Superintendent Damian Kennedy announced the event and the unique opportunity for students to engage with the Wizards. The Board also discussed the positive financial outlook for the district, a potential new strategic plan for the library, and updates to the school calendar.

Bogota School Board Advances Safety and Redistricting Initiatives

Overview: The Bogota School Board recently focused on enhancing student safety by installing vape detectors in all high school and middle school bathrooms and locker rooms. Superintendent Damian Kennedy announced the completion of the installation, with 15 detectors in the high school and eight in the middle school. In addition to safety measures, the Board discussed the ongoing planning for redistricting within the district, addressing community and staff concerns, and Kennedy’s plans to host upcoming meetings to discuss the redistricting process.

Bogota Board of Education Welcomes New Members and Elects Officers

Overview: In a notable reorganization meeting held on January 2nd, 2024, the Bogota Board of Education witnessed the induction of newly elected members Adriana Alcalde, Jose Chavez, and Bisi Ruckett for three-year terms, following approved background checks. The meeting also saw the re-election of Frank Miranda as president and the election of Bisi Ruckett as vice president. The board emphasized adherence to ethical standards and discussed actionable items, including Resolution 811 and the acquisition of fields for the town.

Tree Removal Debate Dominates Bogota School Board Meeting

Overview: The latest meeting of the Bogota School Board was dominated by a debate concerning the removal and replacement of trees in the local park, as part of renovations that include the installation of a new turf on the school fields. The meeting also touched on other issues, such as the confirmation of two HIB cases at Steen School, the addition of a new fourth-grade classroom, the implementation of vape detectors, and an upcoming districtwide redistricting process.