Little Ferry School Board Honors Top Teachers of the Year

Overview: The Little Ferry School Board meeting was marked by the recognition of the Teacher of the Year honorees, alongside discussions about the school expansion project, financial updates, and infrastructure improvements. The board acknowledged two teachers for their exceptional dedication and service to education, each representing Washington Elementary School and Memorial Middle School. A teacher with a 26-year tenure in Little Ferry reflected on the influence of their own educators and the journey from substitute teaching to receiving this accolade.

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.