Kinnelon School Board Grapples with Budget Challenges Amid Rising Costs and Enrollment Concerns

Overview: The Kinnelon School Board meeting on March 11th, 2025, focused heavily on the district’s budget challenges, particularly the rising costs of health insurance premiums and the constraints imposed by the 2% cap on tax levies. The board also discussed student enrollment projections and potential programmatic changes.

Kinnelon School Board Faces Calendar Controversies, Budget Concerns, and Policy Debates

Overview: The recent Kinnelon School Board meeting was marked by discussions over the school calendar’s treatment of Jewish holidays, budget allocations, and various policy debates. Key highlights included community concerns about the exclusion of Rosh Hashanah from the school calendar, scrutiny of budget management, and deliberation over ethics and nepotism policies affecting board members.

Kinnelon School Board Reviews Financial Audit and Future Curriculum Changes Amid Policy Revisions

Overview: At the recent Kinnelon School Board meeting, the focus was on the district’s financial health, upcoming curriculum shifts, and policy adjustments, including remote meeting participation for board members and handling of artificial intelligence in schools. The meeting also highlighted student achievements and community engagement efforts.

Kinnelon School Board Expands Computer Science Access in Local Schools

Overview: At the recent Kinnelon School Board meeting, members approved a grant aimed at expanding access to computer science courses in local high schools. Additionally, the board held its reorganization meeting, confirmed election results, and appointed new leadership.

Kinnelon School Board Honors Michael Petrelli’s Service Amid Chronic Absenteeism Concerns

Overview: The Kinnelon School Board convened on December 10, 2024, to address several issues, the most significant being the recognition of Vice President Michael Petrelli’s 12 years of service and the rates of chronic absenteeism affecting the district.