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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood League of Women Voters will hold a forum for candidates who are running for the Ridgewood Board of Education . Voting for the Board of Education and the $115 Million Ridgewood school budget will be held on April 21st 2020.
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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) and Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) announced a deal they estimate will cut $1 billion in public employees’ health benefit costs.
Continue reading NJEA makes Deal with Senate President Steve Sweeney to Cut health benefit costs
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Corey DeAngelis Director of School Choice, Reason Foundation; Adjunct Scholar, Cato Institute , School support staff has grown 2.7 times as fast as students since 1990 in public schools has grown 2.7 times as fast as students since 1990.
Students: + 23%
Support staff: + 61%
Per pupil spending: + 39%
Maybe this is why our schools are failing?
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Ridgewood NJ, the RHS Marching Band 2020 Show will be revealed at a pizza party for current band members, as well as interested 8th graders and new members, on Thursday, March 12 from 6:00-7:00 pm in the RHS Band Room (150). Don’t miss it!
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Ridgewood NJ, The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) this week announced that it has issued guidance to school districts related to the current outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
While the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in New Jersey remains low, the NJDOE has issued guidance to increase flexibility for districts to provide home instruction in the event of mandated public health school closures related to COVID-19. Home instruction may include online instruction or through a contract with a neighboring school district.
Continue reading NJ Department of Education Issues Guidance for School Districts on COVID-19
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Ridgewood NJ, Bipartisan legislation introduced by Senator Gerry Cardinale (R-39), Senator Jim Beach (D-6) and Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean (R-21) would allow school districts to continue educating students remotely in emergency situations that require school facilities to be closed for more than three days.
photo Gold Medalist, Vicky Hoy, (C) Women Junior Lightweight
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Westmont NJ, The Ridgewood Crew team participated in the annual Haddon Hammers at Haddon Township High School. The event attracted 13 clubs with 259 entries. Ridgewood Crew had 65 entries.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood High School Alumni Association is pleased to announce our 2020 Distinguished Alumni Inductees. Please join us in congratulating Ali Stroker (2005), Deborah Thomas (1971) & Thomas Hawkins (1942).
Continue reading Ridgewood High School Alumni Association Names 2020 Distinguished Alumni
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Ridgewoood NJ, Last week, Governor Murphy presented his State Budget recommendations. It is important to note that Governor Murphy’s proposed budget will be reviewed by the legislature, and nothing is definite until the legislature votes on the 2021 budget by the end of June.
Continue reading UPDATE: Ridgewood School District School Aid Breakdown
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Ridgewood NJ, Dr. Fishbein gave an update on the novel coronavirus (COVID-2019). The district is monitoring the information being released by the Centers for Disease Control and the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). Three letters regarding COVID-2019 have been sent to the school community, as well as two flu season letters. Students are being reminded to wash their hands and avoid touching their eyes and nose. Schools are closely monitoring the hand sanitizer dispensers to ensure that they are filled. Families who have traveled and returned from high impact areas have voluntarily quarantined. The NJDOH does not recommend closure of schools; the decision to close school is made by the superintendent unless a state of emergency is declared. The district has been communicating with Department of Health for the Village of Ridgewood. Parents are reminded to keep children home if they are sick. Letters and important resources for the community can be found on the district website. Click here to access the Health Notices page.
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Ridgewood NJ, in the continuing saga of better late than never, Dr. Fishbein provided an update on the soil remediation project. A letter was sent to the community on February 28, 2020. The district received a second-opinion letter from LAN Associates LSRP Gerrit Visscher stating that they were in agreement with the Remedial Action Workplan that was submitted by WSP and approved by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The necessary soil permits have been submitted, and public bidding will begin in March. Dr. Fishbein contacted the New Jersey Department of Health to again request a date for the public meeting. Click here to view the presentation.
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Ridgewood NJ, Dr. Fishbein began by reminding everyone that some form of the preliminary budget would be approved at the meeting so that it can be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Education for review.
Continue reading Dr. Fishbein Preliminary Ridgewood School Budget 2020-2021 of $115 Million
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools is conducting a district communication survey in preparation for the development of a District Communication Plan, which will be launched in September 2020. We value feedback from all stakeholders in our community and would appreciate your input!
This survey is intended for parents, current high school students, alumni, staff members, Ridgewood residents, Ridgewood business owners, and anyone in the community who has an interest in our public schools. All members of a household are encouraged to submit an individual response.
The district communication survey can be accessed through the link below and the District News section of the website. The survey will be open until midnight on Monday, March 23.
To access the survey, please click here or go to https://www.surverymonkey.com/r/rps_communication_survey.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next Regular Public Meeting on Monday, March 23, 2020. The Board meets at the Education Center, 49 Cottage Place, Floor 3 at 7:00 p.m.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting or to watch from home on Fios channel 33. Meetings are also streamed via the “BOE Webcast” tab on the district website at www.ridgewood.k12.nj.us.
Meeting webcasts are immediately available on the district website.
Click here to view the agenda in PDF format.
