Remote Information for the Board Meeting on Wednesday, December 01, 2021 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:
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.
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
To become a member of a local board of education in NJ:
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
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
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.
