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Cliffside Park Board of Education Meeting
Published: Jun 25, 2026
Student Petition Challenges New Coaching Policy
A student speaker presented a petition with over 200 signatures from various community members, including teachers and student athletes, calling for reconsideration or an appeal of the new coaching policy. The speaker questioned the policy's purpose and expressed a sentiment that it unfairly takes money from one coach and impacts opportunities for others. The board acknowledged the petition, committed to reviewing it, and will discuss the matter further at the next work session [cite: 333-396].
Cliffside Park School District Endorses Civility Pledge
The school district is adopting a civility pledge, joining many other districts across New Jersey to promote civility in public discourse. This initiative encourages respectful expression of opinions and active listening. The pledge was circulated among board members for signing, with the intention of framing and displaying it within the Board of Education building. This action supports the New Jersey School Boards' goal of highlighting civility in public sessions [cite: 133-170].
School District Faces Financial Challenges Amidst Budget Encumbrances and Rising Costs
The school district is navigating a challenging financial year, with a significant portion of its budget already encumbered for salaries, contractors, and various services. While the total budget is around $70 million, the available funds for energy, facilities, and unforeseen expenses are estimated to be between $6 to $8 million. Auditors will be on-site in late July and August to help identify any incremental surplus dollars. The district is also preparing for the upcoming fiscal year by encumbering purchase orders and is concerned about potential increases in health benefit costs, which significantly impacted the budget last year. The financial outlook for the '26-'27 school year is anticipated to be challenging, with the new health benefit number being a critical factor [cite: 206-266].
High School Masonry Project Underway; District Buses Successfully Deployed for Graduation
The masonry project at the high school, which involves redoing concrete work, steps, and sidewalks, is underway. This project aims to address disrepair, eliminate trip hazards, and improve the overall appearance and safety around the building, including repairs to steps leading from the high school to Palisades and Lords. Additionally, the district successfully utilized six of its own school buses for the recent graduation event, with positive feedback on the drivers and coordination by Jenny. The buses operated without a hitch, transporting approximately 240 students and 20 chaperones [cite: 29-48, 442-471].
School District Completes Major Capital Projects and Addresses Infrastructure Needs
The school district has undertaken several major capital projects totaling nearly $3 million, significantly improving the infrastructure. The multi-purpose room renovation, the unit ventilator project (partially funded by a ROD grant), and the rooftop unit (RTU) project have all been completed. The final payments and close-outs for the RTU project, which spanned approximately 20 months, were approved. Additionally, a long-overdue replacement of grease traps at School Six, with a quote blessed by Mr. Capano from DMN Plumbing, is set to begin next week as part of the summer project work. These improvements aim to address long-standing issues with floors, HVAC systems, and plumbing, ensuring better facilities for students and staff [cite: 267-325].
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