Little Ferry School Board Discusses Projects and Student Achievements

In the Little Ferry School Board meeting held on June 20th, 2024, progress was reported on the district’s ongoing initiatives, including the schematic review for the new Middle School building and a 3D virtual tour scheduled for July 1st. This comes as part of the preparations for the referendum project, which is moving forward with a planned bond resolution next month. Additionally, the meeting recognized student accomplishments, retirements, and substantial profits generated through the district’s food services.

The meeting kicked off with the celebration of student achievements. Two students were honored as Students of the Month, with teachers praising their caring nature, responsibility, and positive impact on the school environment. The board also acknowledged a student who received a state award for an Americanism essay and is advancing to the national competition.

Retirements were another point of note, where the board took a moment to commend the service and dedication of retiring staff members.

On the financial front, the school district reported a profit of $166,000 from food services as of the end of May, a significant increase compared to previous periods. This success was attributed to efforts in boosting breakfast participation among students, with the administration playing a key role in the improvement.

Infrastructure updates were also a major topic of discussion. The board detailed summer projects, including tile replacements, water testing for lead, and the integration of a new fire system. Additionally, the current lockdown system is planned to be upgraded with electronic locks to improve safety measures across the district. Technology-wise, the district is set to refresh its Chromebook inventory, preparing for the upcoming school year.

Further, progress was reported on the schematic review for the new Middle School building, with a 3D virtual tour scheduled to provide stakeholders with a preview of the future facility. The board also planned to pass a resolution next month to secure the bond necessary for the referendum project.

The meeting concluded with routine business, including the approval of minutes, and a block vote on several agenda items ranging from finance to personnel. An adjustment to the agenda was noted regarding the hourly rate for paraprofessionals, which will be corrected in the final minutes.

Note: This meeting summary was generated by AI, which can occasionally misspell names, misattribute actions, and state inaccuracies. This summary is intended to be a starting point and you should review the meeting record linked above before acting on anything you read. If we got something wrong, let us know. We’re working every day to improve our process in pursuit of universal local government transparency.
Superintendent:
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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