Little Ferry School Board: Liberty School Project Progresses Smoothly; Topping-Off Ceremony Planned for January

Overview: At the recent Little Ferry School Board meeting, Superintendent Matthew A. Perrapato reported progress on the Liberty School expansion project. The construction, which includes the gym section, is advancing as scheduled, with a topping-off ceremony anticipated for mid-January. Other topics discussed included the promising financial status of the district’s food service program and the recognition of November’s “Students of the Month.”

Little Ferry School Board Receives Unmodified Audit Opinion, Highlights Progress on Liberty Middle School Construction

Overview: The Little Ferry School Board meeting featured the presentation of an unmodified audit opinion for the district’s financial statements and updates on the progress of the Liberty Middle School construction. The board also addressed fund allocations and upcoming educational initiatives.

Little Ferry School Board Reports New Grants and Middle School Collaboration Efforts

Overview: In the recent Little Ferry School Board meeting, the district announced the receipt of two significant grants: the RISE grant for $30,000 to support multilingual learners and the LIFT grant for $20,000 aimed at children aged zero to three years old. Additionally, the board highlighted ongoing collaborative efforts with neighboring school district Rochelle Park to enhance curriculum alignment and data analysis for grades 5 through 8.

Little Ferry School Board Analyzes Student Assessment Data and Approves Sports Funding Adjustments

Overview: In a recent Little Ferry School Board meeting, discussions centered on the analysis of student assessment data, revealing significant improvements in key academic areas, and the unanimous approval of a funding adjustment for the athletics program.

Infrastructure Concerns Dominate Little Ferry School Board Meeting Amid Ongoing Construction

Overview: The Little Ferry School Board meeting on August 21, 2025, was primarily focused on addressing infrastructure concerns related to ongoing construction projects in the area. A point of discussion was the potential impact of these projects on student transportation and school operations. The board also reviewed the results of the ACCESS scores for multilingual learners and outlined strategies to improve these educational outcomes.