Denville School Board Approves $41. 9M Budget with Tax Increase

Overview: The Denville School Board has approved a $41.9 million budget for the upcoming year, which includes a tax levy increase, investments in special education, security upgrades, and numerous educational programs. The budget features a $179 increase on the average assessed home, amounting to an additional $14.92 per month for local taxpayers. This financial plan addresses various key areas such as facility repairs, a behavioral service program in partnership with St. Claire’s, support for economically disadvantaged students’ lunches, and a new five-year lease for the Riverview annex accommodating grades four and five.

Denville School Board Approves New Kindergarten Bathroom

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Denville School Board addressed a series of topics ranging from student community service initiatives to infrastructural projects and policy revisions. Among the most noteworthy actions, the board granted approval for the construction of a new bathroom at Riverview for kindergarten use.

Denville School Board Approves Student Settlement Agreement

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Denville School Board approved several resolutions including a settlement agreement with a student, the donation of a maple tree to Lake View School, and the distribution of 127 gift cards to local charities. The meeting also saw the endorsement of various operational and programmatic initiatives, such as the Denville Accelerated Learning Academy for summer and professional development services to Mars Catholic High School.

Denville School Board Navigates Budget and Facilities Challenges

Overview: The Denville School Board meeting focused on the district’s financial future and infrastructure, with the preliminary 2024-2025 budget presentation taking center stage, reflecting a total of $41,988,000 and an estimated annual impact of $179 on the average assessed home. The budget included provisions for new educational programs, significant labor, and benefit cost increases, special education tuition, professional services, transportation, and capital projects. The board also tackled the feasibility of a property study for potential district expansion and discussed respectful public discourse, school activities, and operational matters such as personnel changes and obsolete equipment disposal.

Denville Board Advances Resolution on Electric School Buses and Asbestos Removal

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Denville Township Board of Education took strides by approving a resolution to potentially use capital reserve funds for electric school buses and by awarding a contract for asbestos removal at a local elementary school. These issues were at the forefront of a session that also addressed the rescheduling of an upcoming board meeting, kindergarten registration, student honors, and the review of a concerns document.