Boonton Township School Board Advances Superintendent Search

Overview: In a special meeting, the Boonton Township School Board progressed in their superintendent search, detailing the process of hiring a new leader for the district. The board emphasized the significance of community involvement in the search and approved a partnership with the New Jersey School Boards Association to assist in the process at a fee of $7,000.

Boonton Township School Board Addresses Budget and Negotiations

Overview: In a recent Boonton Township School Board meeting, issues such as the 2024-2025 tentative school budget, sending-receiving relationship negotiations with Mountain Lakes, and concerns over the defeat of a referendum were discussed. The tentative budget presentation, led by Mr. Muray, featured an increase in the tax levy by 2%—an additional $291,000—and an almost 8% rise in state aid. The budget planned for technology enhancements, digital renewals, and textbook purchases, impacting the average homeowner with an estimated annual increase of $161.

Boonton Township School Board Negotiates Send-Receive Agreement with Mountain Lakes Amid Referendum Communications Push

Overview: In a recent Boonton Township School Board meeting, attention centered on the negotiations of the send-receive agreement with Mountain Lakes and the comprehensive communications efforts for the upcoming referendum.

Boonton Township School Board Grapples with Mountain Lakes High School Tuition Negotiations Amid Budget Concerns

Overview: At a recent Boonton Township School Board meeting, the primary focus was the ongoing tuition negotiations with Mountain Lakes High School. The board and community members delved into the complexities of the cost per pupil metric, its implications for the district’s budget, and the need for a fair agreement. The discussions highlighted concerns over the financial impact of declining enrollment on Boonton Township and the methodology used by Mountain Lakes to calculate tuition. These negotiations are critical as they will influence the financial stability of the school district and the quality of education provided to Boonton Township students.