Cliffside Park School District

The board meeting included the recognition of teachers and educational support professionals, updates on school tours by state officials, and information regarding upcoming school events and dismissals. Key agenda items included the appointment of summer school and after-school program directors, the implementation of a new morning care program, and the approval of staffing for summer programs. The board discussed the high school ML bridge program, appointments to coaching and administrative positions, and the issuance of the Seal of Biliteracy to students. Additionally, the meeting addressed the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act grades, a resolution regarding the health care and financial crisis affecting school districts, updates on pre-audit procedures, a masonry project at the high school, participation in a cooperative bidding process, and the approval of a server infrastructure refresh project.

The board discussed and took action on several administrative and operational matters. Key topics included the review of the 2026-2027 budget, various staff personnel appointments, resignations, and medical leave requests, as well as the approval of athletic coaching positions for the upcoming school year. The board also addressed policy updates regarding school operations, student eligibility, and technology usage. Facility-related resolutions included project payments for school renovations and HVAC upgrades. Furthermore, the board authorized several financial actions, including payroll approvals, health benefit payments, and the submission of a preschool education aid grant proposal, and entered into a joint transportation agreement.

The Board of Education convened to adopt the final school district budget for the upcoming school year. Key discussion topics included the approval of the general fund and special revenue fund totals, authorization to submit the budget for state review, and the establishment of the local tax levy. The Board also approved specific capital reserve withdrawals for district-wide construction projects, security upgrades, infrastructure maintenance, and professional services, while incorporating appropriations of surplus and adjustments related to healthcare cost increases.

The reorganization meeting focused on establishing structural and administrative foundations for the upcoming school year. Key agenda items included the appointment of Board officials and officers, such as the Board President, Vice-President, Board Secretary, Treasurer of School Monies, Affirmative Action Officer, and Anti-Bullying Chairperson. The Board adopted district policies, by-laws, and standing operating procedures, and designated official banking depositories. Furthermore, the meeting addressed extensive contractual matters, including the approval of curriculum for various grade levels, appointment of specialized consultants (medical, auditing, architectural, and legal), procurement of technology and software services, approval of HVAC and facility maintenance agreements, and the establishment of procedures for financial management and purchasing.

The board conducted a work session to review various policies and regulations, including those concerning earned sick leave, substance use, student identification, and school security. The finance agenda included the review of the bill list for September 2019. Additional discussion items covered infrastructure projects such as the School No. 3 modular classrooms and the athletic field project, 2018-19 financial positioning, contract negotiations regarding Fairview tuition, a payment demand related to a high school fire, transportation cost considerations, and capital project planning for the 2020-2021 budget.