Palisades Park Board Exempts High-Achieving Students from Finals; Addresses AC and Security Concerns

Overview: During the recent meeting of the Palisades Park Board of Education, a curriculum-related resolution was passed, allowing high school students in grades 9-11 who achieve an “A” grade or better in a full-year course to be exempted from final exams. Additionally, the Board addressed community concerns regarding school security and AC malfunctions at the beginning of the school year.

Palisades Park Board Grapples with Student Safety, School Facilities, and Financial Quandaries

Overview: The Palisades Park School Board recently addressed an array of issues, with prominent focus on student safety, the state of school facilities, and pressing financial matters.

Lindbergh School to Receive $1M for Reconstruction Post-Fire

Overview: During the recent Palisades Park Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Joseph Cirillo outlined the major infrastructural improvements executed over the summer. The Early Childhood Center (ECC) now has fully air-conditioned classrooms, and new boilers have been set up at Lindbergh School. Asbestos remediation in the library was completed at Palisades Park High School (PPHS), along with the start of essential HVAC project piping. The PPHS cafeteria bathrooms were also renovated, utilizing existing budgets without additional taxpayer burden. Lindbergh School is set to undertake a significant reconstruction following a fire incident, which rendered all books unsalvageable. Anticipated insurance reimbursement stands at around $1 million. Moreover, Dr. Cirillo expressed an intention to include a student representative in future board meetings, starting from September.

Palisades Park School Board Explores International Exchange Program Amid Financial and Curriculum Overhauls

Overview: In a recent meeting that covered a gamut of topics from financial adjustments to security, the Palisades Park School Board discussed the possibility of establishing an international visit program with South Korean educational institutions. The board members, led by President Eun Min, delved into logistical concerns and community impact.