Northern Highlands Board of Education Appoints New Trustee and Approves Key Education Items

Overview: In a session of the Northern Highlands Regional High School Board of Education on September 5, the board appointed Suzanne Warzala to fill the vacant Allendale position on the Board of Education until December 31, 2024. Additionally, the board approved a slate of action items impacting the district’s educational direction, including affirming reports on bullying and student suspension, and greenlighting new student clubs for the academic year.

Hillsdale School Board Approves New Academic and Safety Measures for School Year

Overview: In a Hillsdale Board of Education work session and regular meeting led by President Nicole Klas and overseen by Superintendent Dr. Robert V. Lombardy Jr., the board addressed a range of educational and financial resolutions for the 2023-2024 school year. Key takeaways included the adoption of new and revised curriculum, an extended contract with the Hillsdale Education Association, and enhanced strategies for student learning based on data analysis. Additionally, the board discussed personnel appointments, student school day hours, new and amended policies, budgetary adjustments, and plans concerning the rehab of George White School.

Ho-Ho-Kus Board of Education Approves 2023-2024 Contracts and Staff Appointments

Overview: The Ho-Ho-Kus Board of Education gathered for a regular meeting on July 11, 2023, to discuss and vote on a wide array of matters, predominantly focusing on the approval of contracts, staff appointments, and educational planning for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year. Key board members in attendance included Maggie Liljegren and Superintendent Dr. Diane Mardy, with Renée Muco and Anthony Karoleski absent. The meeting, chaired by President Ms. Langevin, saw numerous approvals in staffing, planning, and financial fronts with a positive note on the educational planning segment revealing no incidents in the June 2023 HIB report.

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.

Bogota School Board Grapples with Aging Air Conditioning Infrastructure, Celebrates Financial Wins

Overview: At the latest Bogota School Board meeting, the pressing matter of aging infrastructure and the sweltering heat students and staff have been grappling with took center stage, with potential solutions and financial concerns under scrutiny. Superintendent Damian Kennedy elucidated the situation in the local schools, shedding light on the significant funds necessary to implement much-needed air conditioning solutions. Meanwhile, board members also celebrated recent grants and financial accolades.