Little Ferry School Board Adopts $29.8 Million Budget for 2024-2025

Overview: The Little Ferry School Board has adopted a $29.8 million budget for the 2024-2025 school year, with a commitment to optimizing spending to enhance student performance, expand programs, and maintain facilities. Key discussions in the meeting focused on the budget’s impact on taxes, efforts to bring back in-district special education programs, and strategies to address tuition costs for schools outside the district.

Little Ferry School Board Advances Health and Education Initiatives

Overview: The Little Ferry School Board discussed several new initiatives at their April 18th, 2024, meeting, focusing on student health, educational improvement, and facility upgrades. The introduction of an additional full-time nurse, the completion of a student food survey, and progress on school facilities were among the top items.

Little Ferry School Board Plans Upgrades and Expansion

Overview: The Little Ferry School Board has laid out a plan for district-wide improvements, including a significant middle school expansion, the introduction of new technology programs, and enhancement of facilities through several capital projects. Notably, the board has approved vendor contracts for these projects, ensuring that necessary upgrades such as roof and HVAC repairs, security enhancements, and kitchen equipment updates are set in motion.

Little Ferry School Board Discusses New School Construction and Financial Planning Amid Concerns

Overview: The Little Ferry School Board meeting on February 15, 2024, centered around the district’s financial health, facility upgrades, and the potential construction of a new school. The board’s conversation also included the discovery of a 110-year-old time capsule, the recognition of outstanding students, and a discussion on the use of modular classrooms for revenue generation. Community involvement was encouraged through upcoming events, and responses were provided to public concerns regarding the cost and scope of the new school project.

Little Ferry School Board Approves New Middle School Referendum

Overview: In a notable move for Little Ferry’s educational landscape, the Little Ferry Board of Education has announced a referendum for the construction of a new Middle School, slated for a community vote on March 12, 2024. Superintendent Matthew A. Perrapato highlighted the project, presenting renderings of the proposed building, which is estimated to cost just under $38 million. The decision came with assurances of transparency throughout the process, although tax impact numbers were not yet available. The board expects to release these figures shortly and will commence comprehensive community engagement efforts.