Dumont School Board Approves $1.25 Million Budget and Abolishes Public Relations Policy

Overview: The Dumont Board of Education convened on July 20, 2023, for a work session and regular meeting led by President Theresa Riva. The board made significant decisions, including allocating $1.25 million for the 2023-24 school year and unanimously abolishing the “Public Relations” policy. The board also approved major personnel changes, instructional tools, and grants for special education and school lunch programs.

Park Ridge School Board Selects Legacy Construction and Field Pro in Special Meeting

Overview: In a special meeting lasting just 13 minutes, the Park Ridge Board of Education appointed Legacy Construction Management as the on-site construction management company and Field Pro as the fields and grounds vendor for the district. The brief meeting, which took place on August 3, also saw the approval of staff training and a new salary guide for board office staff.

School Board Ratifies Four-Year Labor Deal, Adjusts Policy for Online Instruction and HIB Cases

Overview: In a multifaceted session on July 17, 2023, the Hillsdale Board of Education ratified a significant Collective Negotiations Agreement (CNA) with the Hillsdale Education Association (HEA) while also approving new salary adjustments and revisions to online education and harassment policies.

Closter School Board Outlines Preparations for New School Year, Announces Bond Referendum for Infrastructure

Overview: In a recent meeting at Tenakill Middle School, the Closter Board of Education, presided over by Chair Melody Finkelstein, made significant strides in planning for the upcoming academic year. The meeting revealed a scheduled bond referendum aimed at funding substantial infrastructure improvements in Tenakill Middle School. Superintendent Vincent McHale also reported that the school will reopen on September 6, welcoming 23 new staff members, and addressed concerns about GreatSchools.org ratings.

Traffic Woes and District Transparency Dominate Ridgefield Park School Board Meeting

Overview: In a recent gathering of the Ridgefield Park School Board, members and community participants grappled with persistent issues of traffic congestion around the school, alongside procedural transparency concerns and preparations for the upcoming academic year.