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The Fair Lawn Board of Education and the Fair Lawn Town Council have saved both entities time and money through collaborative efforts such ordering and purchasing equipment collectively and sharing services. Representatives of the school district and the borough have insight on the history of how the collaboration began, and can share specific examples of … Continued

The Trenton Public Education Foundation and the Trenton School District are working together to connect business and industry, the community, higher education, philanthropy and the arts community. The partners are supporting STEM, and Arts Education through the development of a strategic arts plan for all district students. Information Contact: Ellen Mushinski, executive director,Trenton Public Education … Continued

Developing a successful school board budget is never an easy task. Developing a successful school budget during lean financial times is especially challenging. But school districts can rise to, and overcome, the challenge. This district offers a practical, three-pronged approach to providing a free, thorough and efficient education for all students. Keys to success, as … Continued

January 2015 was a milestone in Passaic County’s Manchester Regional High School and Haledon Public School Districts. The month marked the midpoint, of the 12th year, that the two districts have shared a superintendent and business administrator. To say the two districts are pleased with the arrangement is an understatement. Over the years, the shared … Continued

The Mount Ephraim School District recently acquired its municipality’s library building. Plans were to turn the building into a performing arts center. But estimates from private contractors for the work needed for the conversion were very high. So, the district was looking for a different solution. That solution came from the school district’s partner in … Continued

In 2006, a group of 23 Bergen County school boards in 2006 created a consortium for shared commercial banking services, now known as “BC Banc.” Still going strong, the consortium now includes 42 districts, most in Bergen County. The consortium is not a pooled investment, and district funds are not co-mingled. Rather, it is a … Continued

January 2015 was a milestone in Passaic County’s Manchester Regional High School and Haledon Public School Districts. The month marked the midpoint, of the 12th year, that the two districts have shared a superintendent and business administrator. To say the two districts are pleased with the arrangement is an understatement. Over the years, the shared … Continued

There are security cameras and locking systems, redesigned vestibules and even new blinking traffic lights near two schools. But beyond the physical changes, there is also an Emergency Preparedness Task Force and a “Team Guardian.” There are regular meetings held three times a year, among school officials, police, firefighters, and others in the community, where … Continued

It began with the Buena Regional School District winning a contest, sponsored by the company Tuckahoe Turf, to have a new  football field installed the district’s aging stadium. Buena won by showing the most spirit among competing school districts, with supporters sending letters and voting for the district’s project. As a way of expressing thanks, … Continued

The Irvington School District is laying the groundwork for future school leadership with an innovative training program that lets staff members see what it feels like to be principal. The Aspiring Administrators program provides training to staff members who possess Provisional Principal Certification. Participants receive specialized training in the principal’s areas of responsibility, such as … Continued