River Vale School District Secures Additional State Aid, Plans for Building Renovations
- Meeting Overview:
The River Vale School Board meeting revealed financial updates, including an increase in state aid by $83,400, a 6% rise from the previous year. The district received a total of $1,478,353 in state aid, which will assist in upcoming projects, despite a recurring $50,000 debt service assessment. Additionally, plans for summer renovations of a district building were discussed, with bid specifications set for release soon and the project aiming for approval in early April.
The financial news was a notable item of discussion, with the additional state aid providing a net total of approximately $1,400,000 for the district. The finance committee is working diligently to meet the quick turnaround required for the budget submission to the county office by March 19.
Another topic was the planned renovation of a district building slated for this summer. Bid specifications will be available shortly, with the bid opening scheduled for April 2. The project is anticipated to be awarded at the board meeting on April 8. This renovation will involve strategic office relocations, and efforts are being made to ensure a smooth transition.
In related news, the board discussed updates in technology infrastructure. The district is moving towards a more advanced cloud infrastructure, thanks to efforts from the director of technology. This upgrade is part of ongoing initiatives to modernize district operations and enhance educational resources.
The meeting also touched on the upcoming parent-teacher conferences scheduled for mid-March.
Finally, the board acknowledged the retirement of a long-serving school nurse, expressing gratitude for her years of service, particularly during the pandemic. Her contributions were praised by board members and the community.
Melissa Signore
School Board Officials:
Steven Rosini, Patrice Pintarelli, Jamie Assor, Louan Austin, Cheryl Berkowitz, Virginia “Ginny” Senande, Arthur White, MELISSA SIGNORE (Superintendent), KELLY IPPOLITO (School Business Administrator/Board Secretary)
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
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Recording Published:
03/04/2025
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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:
River Vale
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