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- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/2/25
- 04/11/2025
- 47 Minutes
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Overview: The Bogota School Board meeting focused on the proposed redistricting of elementary schools, aiming to improve curriculum alignment and resource optimization while addressing concerns about traffic, communication, and community disruptions. The redistricting plan, driven by Superintendent Damian Kennedy, proposes reorganizing Bixby School to serve pre-kindergarten through second grade and Steen School to accommodate third through fifth grades. This restructuring is intended to alleviate overcrowding, balance class sizes, and enhance teacher collaboration.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/18/25
- 05/02/2025
- 42 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a meeting held on April 29, 2025, the Bogota School Board tackled several significant agenda items, including a comprehensive budget review for the 2025-2026 school year, security enhancements, and educational program expansions, all while ensuring no tax increase for the fifth time in six years. The meeting also addressed community inquiries about homeschooling policies and other district initiatives.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 10/8/24
- 10/16/2024
- 43 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bogota School Board meeting on October 15, 2024, focused on the district’s noteworthy academic performance improvements and ongoing infrastructure projects. Superintendent Damian Kennedy revealed that the district’s students, particularly in seventh and ninth grades, outperformed state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics. The meeting also highlighted the transformation of school fields and plans to address engineering concerns.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 10/8/24
- 10/10/2024
- 51 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bogota School Board meeting on October 8, 2024, centered on the completion of new athletic fields and various community issues. Superintendent Damian Kennedy highlighted the fields’ significance as a community asset visible from the Hackensack River. The meeting also addressed concerns about construction disruptions, inadequate mental health resources, and the need for improved recreational facilities.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 9/17/24
- 09/18/2024
- 57 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bogota School Board meeting on September 17, 2024, covered issues including high school bathroom renovations, traffic safety improvements near schools, and communication strategies within the district. Superintendent Damian Kennedy provided updates on various initiatives, while board members discussed the implications of social media use and student engagement.
