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Business official Ms. Mauer presented preliminary budget figures and said the district would submit the budget to the county the following day and adopt it at the next board meeting in April. In the presentation Ms. Mauer said the tax levy accounts for 44.5% of the budget and described other revenue sources; she listed state aid at 39.2% and gave specific line items including a $917,000 reserve, special revenue of $4,596,373 and miscellaneous revenue of $3,358,948. Ms. Mauer described expenditure categories such as support services, administration, out-of-district tuition, transportation, benefits, regular programs and special services. She also summarized curriculum initiatives including a new math curriculum pilot, a social studies pilot from McGraw Hill for grades 2–8, and continuing implementation of UFLI phonics for K–2.

After the presentation the board approved the business section and the tentative 2025–26 budget by roll call. The board also approved: a first reading of district policies (policy section), a package of personnel actions (appointments, retirements, resignations, substitute approvals, coaching and other staff items), the education section (ESY program, multilingual learner program, field trips, intern agreements, summer staffing and related items) and a set of harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) incident reports. Votes were taken by roll call; motions and seconds were given on the floor and recording showed board members voting yes on the listed items (see actions below). One board member abstained on agenda item 27.

Nut graf: The board’s approvals move the district toward the formal budget adoption process while enacting routine personnel and policy measures that are typically approved as grouped agenda sections.

Votes at a glance
- Policy section (first reading) — Motion approved by roll call. No discussion recorded.
- Personnel section (appointments, retirements, resignations, substitutes, coaching, maternity leave revisions, proctors, paraprofessional hours, etc.) — Motion approved by roll call; trustees offered brief acknowledgements of departing staff during discussion.
- Education section (ESY 2025 program, multilingual learner program, calendar revision, preschool parent workshop, field trips, university intern agreement, conference reimbursements, summer staffing, etc.) — Motion approved by roll call.
- Business section including agenda item 26 (2025–26 tentative budget submission) — Motion approved by roll call; Ms. Mauer said the submission would be filed with the county the next day and adopted at the next meeting.
- Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying incident reports — Motion approved by roll call for the listed HIB incident numbers.

Board members and officials on record during roll calls included Mark Fernandez, Lucy Figurito (spelled variously in the transcript), Z (Zia/Zee) Fante/Infante, Jennifer Makar, Chris Monroe, Constance Quintella, Vice President Reagan and President Doctor Kirkland. Several roll calls recorded unanimous or near-unanimous yes votes; one abstention was recorded on agenda item 27.

Ending: The board set its next regular meeting for Tuesday, April 8, 2025 (open session with executive session beginning at 5:30 p.m., Roselle Park High School Auditorium) and adjourned following a motion and second.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Roselle Park Board of Education - Board Meeting March 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its public meeting the Roselle Park Board of Education voted to approve a preliminary 2025–26 budget submission to the county and approved multiple routine agenda sections including a first reading of district policies, personnel actions, education items and harassment/discipline incident reports.","taxTitle","Roselle Park Public School District, School Districts, New Jersey","taxId",38826,"location","New Jersey","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6631285,"Roselle Park students, advisors describe peer-run Crisis Center’s role in handling school emergencies",1865,3568000,5433000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2680039-da670adb6165a4f11cd05b8918720ea3&start=3568&end=5433","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2680039-da670adb6165a4f11cd05b8918720ea3/thumbnail_3568000.jpg","/articles/6631285/New-Jersey/Roselle-Park-students-advisors-describe-peer-run-Crisis-Centers-role-in-handling-school-emergencies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6631285-1440a1db678bbedfe8f721538af8f058/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180157&Signature=gjlpcj3MZ1TKveJ3tt~2zfNpLksNMlOOQTF-DCBCyqRk5G2yY4Lh0DRM-QSNoizKU9vRrlz5DZNzdn15bg86v6jVSfuJ5KY2zcKystDS4c3BBPDSt3~b3RizwNcit5FbiIfzYxzj1XqPRRYR5iSnmtFjavgDApp6pkKgk8ICeUtcNYj7u5mBvKAU3calGTgpS01FrB1LSsLXIp76USFLPnLLcQGvNipbuYnSvDEvwzKTTg0ZxPxACDHXhMHDS6FYIKGnUAcEeDOZR5CqRYpmgQrv7yDOxVANCKqCJ44-TYMBAog6S96bxh7fw~2fS9JTkfaCaS~dwqASfxAbqdtxSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Good evening, Superintendent Goyce, Roselle Park Board of Education members and community: that was how Tiffany Bain introduced the Scribe/Crisis Center to the board at its public meeting, stressing the student-led origins and long service of the program.

The presentation explained that the Crisis Center began as a student initiative and opened in 1988. Co-advisor Tiffany Bain and Andrea Cazadoy, the high school social worker and co-advisor, told the board the center selects 14–16 rising juniors and seniors each year who complete a one-week summer training and a three-day fall retreat in active listening, mediation and risk-recognition. \"The crisis center opened its doors in 1988,\" Bain said. Andrea Cazadoy added, \"This year alone, the crisis center has handled 53 crisis situations.\" She also said the program has on at least one occasion resulted in a saved life.

Nut graf: The program provides a peer-to-peer option for students who may not initially seek adults during moments of stress or high risk. Board members and parents at the meeting heard students and advisors describe how the Scribe/Crisis Center acts as a bridge to adult staff and outside professionals when necessary.

Board members heard specifics about selection and training. Cazadoy described the application and interview process and the training elements: active listening, role-play to practice referrals, and recognition of high-risk behaviors such as substance misuse, bullying, dating violence and suicidal ideation. She told the board the team also fields routine concerns such as homework stress and friendship problems.

Several students described their experiences. Adea Harry, a senior and first-year Scribe staff member, said being in the role “has showed me how important it is for students to have a space where they feel safe to talk.” Student representative Yana Matelis said the retreat training taught patience and presence that helped her respond to high-risk situations. Multiple students present — juniors and seniors who were introduced by name during the presentation — noted the program’s impact on their confidence and communication skills.

Presenters said the center’s work extends beyond immediate interventions: former student participants later pursued careers in education, health and related fields and occasionally reconnect with the advisors to report how the experience influenced their careers.

Ending: Board President Doctor Kirkland thanked the students and advisors and invited them for a photo following the presentation. Multiple parents who spoke during public participation also expressed support for continuing and funding the Crisis Center as part of district services.","Student members and co-advisors presented the Scribe/Crisis Center to the Roselle Park Board of Education, describing selection, training and referrals; presenters said the program handled 53 crisis situations this year and has at least one documented life saved.","actionData","errors"]

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Roselle Park board approves tentative 2025–26 budget and routine policy, personnel and education items

Roselle Park students, advisors describe peer-run Crisis Center’s role in handling school emergencies