05:31The playground grant will support improvements at all three elementary schools, with hopes to include final updates for Washington School. This funding complements existing budget allocations and other financial sources, such as referendum funds, a COPS grant for security enhancements, and an E-rate funding grant, which will be incorporated into next year’s budget. The board expressed enthusiasm about these developments, emphasizing the positive impact on the district’s facilities.

03:48In addition to infrastructure improvements, the board discussed several agenda items concerning student and staff activities. The annual senior class trip will take place at Six Flags Great Adventure, funded by successful student fundraising efforts. Educational trips for various grades were also approved, including visits to Tenafly Nature Center and Health Barn.

11:13Personnel matters were addressed with the approval of new hires and resignations, including the appointment of a preschool teacher and a music teacher for the upcoming school year. The meeting also noted a stipend for a vice principal who recently earned a doctorate.

06:10The board reviewed corrective action plans for chronic absenteeism, which involve creating intervention and referral service action plans with attendance contracts for parents. Additionally, they approved two extra holidays for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend due to unused snow days this year.