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Joe Walsh (presenting certificates) and other staff named the 2024\u000026#8211;25 recipients of certificates of excellence in visual arts, including Adam Moy (national silver medal and gold key, digital art) and Cameron Better (gold key). The board acknowledged Scholastic regional award recipients and named the district\u0000first middle-school Scholastic Art & Writing recipient.

The board also recognized students selected for the New Jersey Music Educators Association (NJMEA) regional and All-State ensembles. Presenters listed 18 students selected for regional ensembles and 21 students selected for All-State ensembles across elementary, intermediate and high school levels. Named students included Abigail Bozhardt, Olivia Huang, Alexander Gigliotti, Dan Ryzick, Julia Haldorsen and others.

Superintendent Dr. Zirpoli and the board congratulated the students and encouraged continued participation in arts and music programs.

The recognitions were ceremonial presentations; no board action was required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","New Providence Board of Education Meeting - 4/24/25","oneSentenceSummary","New Providence students received regional and national recognition in visual arts and multiple students were selected for NJMEA regional and All-State ensembles; certificates of excellence and ensemble recognitions were presented at the board meeting.","taxTitle","New Providence School District, School Districts, New Jersey","taxId",72624,"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},6573064,"Board approves 2025–26 budget, personnel appointments and resolutions; tax levy set at $45.19 million",611,1851000,2462000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3119428-6068f722adacb1d818b07fc6ce458096&start=1851&end=2462","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3119428-6068f722adacb1d818b07fc6ce458096/thumbnail_1851000.jpg","/articles/6573064/New-Jersey/Board-approves-202526-budget-personnel-appointments-and-resolutions-tax-levy-set-at-4519-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573064-01670bdcc19bf1a306b26eb4d1f2d70b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176756&Signature=QUdEyMZFw34-AbtC3UgxxH2CBAh7JOLb0To2qP~lADil3dPXwaitIVu7BoEzVc3I9KWEzdNsFIGDln42~nOHjgamj~ifc5qbgBxcyPj8SzkWqYgQE6bC0VoTDRKDn-KBZUYOftRLMGVxV5wNeDmWE7nn-1REEDPCl~VlxLNZvYR8RfWydPqmO9s~4LMm9oKU7DAEUIeprrt0kBa-fgrcafaFvpF3qOqsiq6XhIPJUKyd0dJYJNrgv96gAR4meohBsPUAeJt3l6eZEHtDNhX~7H3h9dy8WFQ7EzA9Lpb63xybd3LJhSXxtBrt~EUsUnpO1Cj7bRvkncrF5L7Wk2Argw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Providence Board of Education on April 24 approved a package of agenda items that included the district\u0000proposed 2025\u000026#8211;26 budget, personnel appointments and a resolution recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week.

The board voted to adopt the finance slate of items 1 through 9, which staff said included the proposed 2025\u000026#8211;26 general fund budget with a tax levy of $45,192,000 and an estimated 2.24% increase on an average home valued at $790,000 (about $214). Joe Walsh, who moved the finance items on the agenda as finance committee chair, said the package included the MPEF (Ed Foundation) grant previously presented to the district.

The budget presentation preceding the vote noted a $1,865,000 increase in general fund expenditures for 2025\u000026#8211;26 driven primarily by anticipated employee benefits increases and other cost pressures. Presenters told the board they were using $17 from the district\u0000cap bank and that the district had $1 remaining in cap banking. The presentation said state aid decreased by about $97,000 from the prior year and ratables rose roughly 0.1%.

Also approved during the public meeting were education and personnel action blocks. The board approved an education slate (items 1\u000026#8211;4) that included a resolution recognizing Teacher Recognition Week from May 4\u0000through May 10, 2025. The personnel slate (items 1\u000026#8211;9) included administrative appointments discussed by the superintendent, including the hiring of Michael Cristatello as middle school principal and the appointment of Winard (first name not specified) as department head of language arts, both effective July 1.

Roll-call votes recorded board members as voting aye, and meeting minutes from previous business and closed sessions were approved. The board also completed second readings of board policy items listed on the agenda and voted to adopt those items as presented.

Votes at a glance
- Motion: Move items 1\u000026#8211;9 (finance slate including proposed 2025\u000026#8211;26 budget and MPEF grant acceptance). Mover: Joe Walsh. Outcome: approved (roll call recorded ayes from present members). Tally: yes 7, no 0, abstain 0. Notes: budget presentation preceded the vote; public hearing opened and closed with no public comments recorded.
- Motion: Move items 1\u000026#8211;4 (education slate including Teacher Recognition Week resolution). Mover: Dr. Epstein Hayden. Second: recorded as \"Donna.\" Outcome: approved (roll call ayes). Tally: yes 7, no 0, abstain 0.
- Motion: Move personnel items 1\u000026#8211;9 (appointments and personnel changes). Mover: Miss Gunderman. Outcome: approved (roll call ayes). Tally: yes 7, no 0, abstain 0.

Why it matters: The budget vote sets the district\u0000tax levy and spending priorities for the 2025\u000026#8211;26 school year; personnel approvals fill key instructional and building leadership roles before the next school year.

What the board did next: The meeting moved into committee reports and then recessed to a closed session for student matters.","The New Providence Board of Education approved multiple agenda items including the district\u0000proposed 2025\u000026#8211;26 budget (tax levy $45,192,000), personnel appointments and a teacher recognition week resolution during its April meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Students honored for Scholastic Art and All-State music selections; certificates and ensemble recognitions presented

Board approves 2025–26 budget, personnel appointments and resolutions; tax levy set at $45.19 million