Long Hill School Board Adopts 2024-2025 Budget with Focus on Strategic Growth

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Long Hill School Board adopted the final school budget for the 2024-2025 academic year, emphasizing the importance of strategic staff additions and maintaining a 2% increase in the tax levy to keep up with inflation costs. The budget planning process, projected financials, and a detailed breakdown of expenditures and revenues were among the topics discussed, with the local tax levy constituting 81% of the operating budget. The board also addressed significant expenses related to special education and transportation, highlighting challenges in staying within the 2% increase.

Long Hill School Board Maintains AA Rating, Plans Events

Overview: The Long Hill Township Board of Education meeting on April 15th, 2024, showcased a district that is not only maintaining a strong financial position but also engaging its community through various educational and extracurricular initiatives. At the forefront of the agenda was the finance committee’s announcement that the district maintained its AA S&P rating with a positive outlook—an indicator of the district’s strong fiscal management and creditworthiness. The meeting also heralded the success of the Long Hill Education Foundation’s cookie drive and outlined plans for upcoming community events including the Sterling Street Fair, a robotics event, and the Color Run in May.

Long Hill School Board Eyes Technology Upgrades and Budget Efficiency

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Long Hill Township Board of Education tackled issues ranging from technology upgrades to budget efficiencies. The board delved into discussions on the Morris County ad Services Commission budget, revealing a $3 million reduction primarily attributed to decreased special education transportation and services. Attention was drawn towards innovative cost-saving strategies, such as shared services with neighboring districts, potential changes to bus stops, and investments in instructional needs and technology. The meeting also highlighted the districtwide implementation of a technology plan, including an iPad initiative for younger students and the transformation of certain school spaces into flexible learning environments.

Long Hill School Board Advances Educational Initiatives

Overview: The recent Long Hill School Board meeting was a comprehensive session that covered various topics important to the progress of the district’s schools. The most discussions revolved around the implementation of academic improvement programs, addressing student performance through the I-Ready program, increasing community engagement, and enhancing cyber security measures.

Long Hill School Board Addresses Student Safety, Budget Concerns, and Infrastructure Issues

Overview: In a recent Long Hill Township Board of Education meeting, the board tackled a range of issues including student safety measures, budgetary concerns, and infrastructure problems. Melissa Backer’s semiannual report on student safety was a focal point, revealing low incident numbers and detailing staff training on harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) policies. Significant discussion also revolved around the financial challenges facing the district, such as rising healthcare and insurance costs, and the management of the transportation system to improve efficiency and reduce student travel times. Additionally, the board grappled with ongoing infrastructure woes, like recurring sewer line backups and the need for school maintenance and capital improvement projects.