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Board praises NJQSAC gains, reviews absenteeism dip and student activities

Ridgefield Park Board of Education · December 19, 2025
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Summary

Superintendent reported the district improved NJQSAC instruction indicators from 65% to 82% and will be recommended as a high‑performing district; trustees also reviewed a district‑wide 3.1 percentage‑point drop in chronic absenteeism and heard student government updates.

The Ridgefield Park superintendent told the board on Dec. 18 that the district’s interim NJQSAC review improved in instruction and program indicators and that the state commissioner will recommend certification as a high‑performing district for three years.

"We were initially placed in September 2024 due to not meeting the 80% requirement in the specific area of instruction and program. We then went through an additional interim process with the…

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