vote no
There has to be a point where homeowners taxpayers say enough is enough,12 13000 dollars a year taxes for a postage stamp house in the average ridgewood home district like Somerville or BF DISTRICTS is too much already ..111 per year will be 10000 dollars more in Ten years.
Is not 102 million a year plus taxes for schools and pensions enough..have you no ends to the reaching into my bank accounts ..red flag ..enough is enough,Private options are available for those who look for me and you to pay for
an additional three to four hours of K afternoon class and lunch time,While parents are at yoga or starbucks with errands or at Daddy or Mommy time .
I have to agree. Play and socialization are important but Many the preschools in the area do a find job with enrichment programs. Village has one that I believe buses children and Olmc has a very low as does the ridgewood co-op.
I have to agree. Play and socialization are important but Many the preschools in the area do a fine job with enrichment programs. Village has one that I believe buses children and Olmc has a very low as does the ridgewood co-op.
Driving out seniors is not going to help the school population or tax base. Add-ons like this may be the last straw for many who already get nothing from approximately 2/3 of their enormous property tax bite. Tired of hearing that good schools help property values, etc. The fact is that this school system has been going down the tubes for years and the world at large is finally starting to realize it. Throwing more millions at it won’t help. Eliminate half the jobs at the Ed Center and resolve the teachers’ contract dispute before coming to taxpayers for more and more.
Schools used to be top class in the entire country 25 years ago. Now it’s all on fumes of past reputation. Current teachers care more about their health benefits than they do about our students, which is sad.
As for property values: People will just look at other towns – Allendale, Wyckoff, HoHoKus Upper Saddle River, Ramsey, Montvale, Woodcliff Lake all have lower taxes and comparable if not better schools. Yes, Ridgewood may have a certain status and reputation in its favor but times are different now. The town has changed and more changes are could be on their way. BOE needs to keep a strong position that considers taxpayers. Our teachers are already higher paid than most and pre-school should be the parents’ responsibility.
Set up your own structured play dates for one year.
Enrich your own children. I loved half day K and I loved spending time with my kids. Once full day school starts you will miss them and will be glad for the opportunity you had to be with them. If you work you can use one of the many high quality programs available in the area.
Can’t we just partner with Valley Hospital and have the newborns turned over to the state immediately and provide visitation rights for the parents.
This would be a win-win-win for RW, the parents and Valley…