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Leonia board approves consent agenda; public questions $35K architectural change and athletic trainer coverage
Summary
The Leonia Board approved its consent agenda, including a change-of-scope for architectural services that the district said is paid by insurance; a resident asked for details on a $35,000–$36,000 change and questioned athletic trainer coverage while staff are on leave.
At its public meeting, the Leonia Board of Education approved the consent agenda and answered public questions about recent facility contracting and athletic trainer coverage.
During public comment, resident Arthur Jay praised the athletic recognitions and then asked for details on a revised architectural services contract for the science lab, asking specifically about “an additional $35,000, $36,000 in architectural work.” He also asked whether the district had lost its athletic trainer and what the estimated cost of a replacement contract might be (he cited a figure of about $65–$70 an hour).
Board members responded in the meeting’s board-comment portion. District staff said the science-wing change of scope arose from work with the district’s insurer to make proactive repairs and flood-mitigation changes after an August 2024 storm; the board stated the work is paid for through insurance. The board also said the district’s athletic trainer is on leave through June and the proposed contract is intended to provide coverage while that staff member is away.
The board discussed a facilities rental question on the consent agenda, explaining district practice is not to charge custodial fees for rentals that occur during the school day because custodians are already on duty; rentals that occur outside normal custodial hours may carry fees. Board members also acknowledged two local donations on the consent agenda: $1,500 to athletic programs and $1,200 to the LMS musical stipend.
A motion to enter executive session for personnel matters followed; the board signaled it would return for votes on personnel and to adjourn. The meeting concluded after the closed session and formal adjournment at 9:45 p.m.
No policy changes were adopted at this meeting; the items discussed included procedural approvals and clarifications about spending and staffing arrangements.
