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6/3/26 Board of Education Meeting
Wednesday, Jun 3, 2026
Board Approves 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget with Minor Adjustments
The board reviewed and approved the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Minor corrections totaling $63,000 in increased spending in fund one and $197,000 in decreased spending in fund four were made. Revenue inflows are projected at $130.2 million, including $45 million from the sale of PAR bonds, with anticipated proceeds closer to $47 million. Expenditures are estimated at $136 million. Fund balances are expected to show a slight decline, primarily in fund one, but will remain above policy minimums. The budget accommodates proposed and increased capital spending. The proposed $135 million bond authorization will be issued in tranches, with the first of approximately $45 million expected in the fall. Cost estimates for capital projects have not changed since February and will be revised in August. Budget-funded projects include performing arts improvements, ADSC field improvements, and WMS field improvements. Capital purchases over half a million dollars include significant allocations for Glen Ridge, CHSCT wing, Gayfield, and the bridge campus.
District to Participate in Success Ready Student Assessment Pilot
The board approved the district's participation in the Success Ready student assessment pilot program. No further details on the nature of the assessment or its goals were provided in the transcript beyond its name and pilot status.
SSD Governing Council Passes Budget Amidst Challenges in Board Member Election
The SSD (Special District) Governing Council passed the fiscal year 2027 budget, acknowledging necessary cuts that affect take-home pay. The council also discussed the CIP (Capital Improvement Plan) goals. A significant challenge was the repeated failure to elect a Special District Board of Education member, leading to the formation of a subcommittee to review election rules and bylaws due to a problematic voting process that has stalled for multiple meetings.
Parks and Rec Projects Include Tennis Lighting, Hanley House Reopening, and Shaw Park Development
The Parks and Recreation department is undertaking several projects: replacing lighting at the tennis center, reopening the historic Hanley House, and proceeding with the former ice rink space in Shaw Park. The tennis center lighting replacement will occur in phases over the next few weeks. The Hanley House reopening is not full-fledged due to building challenges, but critical repairs have been funded, and a past connection between the school district and the Hanley House is noted for potential revisit. The Shaw Park ice rink space project has city council approval and partial funding, but requires further fundraising to be fully realized.
CRSWC Elects President, Approves Swimming Technology, Addresses Storm Damage
The CRSWC (Center for Regional School Wellness Collaboration) held a meeting to address storm damage, elect officers, and approve a new swimming touch sensor system for swim meets. The council decided that the school district's need for the system, even if not fully utilized by the city, justifies the expenditure as part of a cost-saving partnership. Leo was elected president of the CRSWC.
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