Little Ferry School Board Secures $5 Million for New Middle School
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Meeting Date:
07/18/2024
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Recording Published:
07/18/2024
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Duration:
18 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’s recent meeting highlighted progress in the district’s infrastructure and educational improvements, including securing a $5 million grant for the new middle school, which will alleviate the tax burden by reducing the bond from $37.8 million to $32.8 million. Additionally, summer projects such as the installation of a new playground and the delivery of Chromebooks for staff and students were discussed, along with updates on the media center renovation, fire alarm system upgrades, and the staffing strategy for the upcoming school year.
The board expressed their gratitude to local government officials and emphasized the impact of the $5 million grant on the community, which aligns with their commitment to secure additional funding made during the referendum. The update on the middle school project included advancements in the schematic review phase, soil testing, and ongoing discussions with architects.
In the realm of technology and security, the district reported the delivery of new Chromebooks, and progress on the Smart Lock system installation for school security, with a target completion date set for mid-August. Furthermore, the final removal of asbestos in classrooms across the district was announced.
The meeting also covered the renovation of the media center, which will feature a new layout, furniture, and carpeting to create an updated and inviting space for students.
Moreover, the superintendent reported on the district’s efforts to become fully staffed by September, with only two more positions to fill and several interviews already conducted. The financial report included positive news of a profit from the Food Service department and the completion of the required lead testing in water, with results to be posted on the district website.
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:
07/18/2024
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Recording Published:
07/18/2024
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Duration:
18 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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