Little Ferry School Board Advances Health and Education Initiatives
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Meeting Date:
04/18/2024
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Recording Published:
04/18/2024
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Duration:
22 Minutes
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Bergen County
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Towns:
Little Ferry
- Meeting 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.
During the personnel report, the addition of a new full-time nurse to the school staffing was approved. The negotiations for custodial staff were also noted to be ongoing, and the board recognized the retirement of two staff members, acknowledging their contributions to the district.
The superintendent report revealed a successful increase in student involvement in the lunch advisory meeting, with participation nearly doubling from the prior meeting. Around 40 students engaged in evaluating potential new lunch menu items. Additionally, the superintendent highlighted the completion of new basketball courts and an upcoming project to break ground on a preschool playground in early May, which will further enrich the school’s facilities.
The board secretary’s report provided updates on various facility-related projects, including the Washington School demolition and the anticipated positive report on the building’s roof condition, which is significant considering the presence of solar panels. The upcoming completion of the basketball courts was also noted, alongside the planned improvements to the building’s air quality. Food service was another area of success, with the schools serving over 7,300 meals in March and the program reportedly making a profit, reflecting effective management and student satisfaction with the catering services.
On the financial side, the preliminary budget for the district was approved by the county, with a public hearing scheduled for May 1st.
Additionally, the board is moving forward with the selection of an architect of record to oversee future projects, having received six proposals for consideration. This step is important for the planned expansion project, with the board continuing bi-weekly meetings to stay on track for a bid in December.
Moreover, the family engagement planetarium and the marketplace event were both concluded successfully.
There were no updates in policy, transportation, or expansion since the last board meeting. However, the board did approve a second reading of policies.
Matthew A. Perrapato
School Board Officials:
Victoria Bradley, Brian Bonelli, Michelle Brattoli, Nick Fytros, Leslie Gottlieb, Frank Mele, Purna Patel, Lourdes Villasuso, Ray Vorisek, John Gomez (Business Administrator/Board Secretary)
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Meeting Date:
04/18/2024
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Recording Published:
04/18/2024
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Duration:
22 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Bergen County
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Towns:
Little Ferry
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