Inclement Weather Notice

Due to inclement weather, All schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 7th.

All Board Meetings are in person with a remote option. In person attendees must follow Covid-19 protocols.

Remote Information for the Board Meeting on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

The Public may observe and participate in the meeting via the methods listed below. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Please note that the Board of Education will conduct the meeting from the Roosevelt School Media Center 711 Summit Avenue, River Edge NJ, 07661. Please click the link below to join virtually:

Meeting Access URL:

Click Here

Meeting Access Code ID: 827 6210 7173

Password: 410711

The Meeting Agenda will be available on the District Website at www.riveredgeschools.org

Attendees who join the meeting via their Mac/PC and/or handheld device will have:

The ability to listen to and view the public Board meeting.

The Board will open the meeting twice to the public. If you wish to make a comment, you may virtually “raise your hand” by accessing that feature on Zoom. The moderator will acknowledge your request and grant you permission to unmute your microphone at an appropriate time. Guidance regarding public participation at the Board meeting can be found under Policy 1120, which can be accessed on the District’s website.

Public Notice

The River Edge Board of Education is seeking to fill the following Board Vacancy

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

Term: December 2021

Interested Candidates should submit a Letter of Intent to:

Louise A. Napolitano Board Secretary/School Business Administrator
napolitanol@riveredgeschools.org
By 3:00pm, November 22, 2021

Candidates will be interviewed at the December 1, 2021 Board meeting

The appointment will be made based on a majority vote of the current Board Members

Legal Requirements

To become a member of a local board of education in NJ:

  • Be able to read and write
  • Hold U.S. citizenship and one year’s residency in the school district
  • Be registered to vote in the district before filing the nominating petition
  • Have no interest in any contract with, or claim against, the board
  • Not hold office as mayor or member of the municipal governing body or, in the case of county school districts, the county governing body
  • Not simultaneously hold two elective offices
  • Not be disqualified from membership for the conviction of certain crimes. (Within 30 days of election or appointment to the board, a member must undergo a criminal history background investigation through the state Department of Education.)

Cherry Hill

The staff of Cherry Hill School is committed to recognizing, appreciating, and responding to diversity of our studentsby creating a supportive environment with high academic standards.

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Roosevelt

The Roosevelt School community has as its mission, the establishment of a comprehensive foundation which enables all students to achieve their maximum potential as ...

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New Bridge Center

The staff of New Bridge Center is committed to recognizing, appreciating, and responding to the diversity of our students by creating a supportive, nurturing environment that empowers all students to ...

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Mission Statement

The River Edge School District is a partnership of students, parents, staff, and community members. We are dedicated to providing a supportive environment in which all students can reach their maximum academic potential, while developing as responsible citizens who respect individuality. Our goals will be achieved because:

School administrators and the Board of Education work together to assess and adjust procedures in response to new mandates and the changing needs of the community

All decisions reflect the academic, social/emotional and physical needs of pre-K to sixth grade students

Cooperation and on-going communication exist between the school district and the community

Curriculum and instruction are aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards

QSAC Equivalency Waiver

Every three years the State of New Jersey conducts a full monitoring process through the Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) program assessing district compliance in five prescribed areas namely, Instruction and Program, Fiscal, Governance, Operations, and Personnel. Each year, districts are required to complete a Statement of Assurances (SOA) that is submitted to the State. Based on the State’s evaluation of the SOA and other critical areas, River Edge has been designated as “high performing” allowing us to apply for an Equivalency Waiver. If granted, this waiver will permit us to maintain the designation of “high performing” for an additional three years, during which time full district monitoring will be suspended. Click here for NJQSAC Review

Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying

The River Edge School District has conscientiously implemented the requirements found in the Anti Bullying Bill of Rights Act by providing programs and training opportunities for staff and students to develop strategies for conflict resolution and creating a positive learning environment for all students. The New Jersey Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act requires that all districts be graded on whether their schools are following both the letter and spirit of the legislation. The grades are based on a scale of 0-78 and must be released and posted on each school's website. We are pleased to announce that the River Edge School District grade was: 77 out of 78.

Download Harassment, Intimidation Bullying Policy Grades Report for the 2019-20 year.
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Eric James
District Anti-Bullying Coordinator
101 Greene Avenue
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 261-5620
jamese@riveredgeschools.org
Janel Blake
Anti-bullying Specialist
410 Bogert Road
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 261-3404
blakej@riveredgeschools.org
Alrick Douglas
Anti-bullying Specialist
410 Bogert Road
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 261-3404
douglasa@riveredgeschools.org