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CDA outlines expanded adult‑ed offerings and steady revenue support for Bordentown schools
Summary
Gary of the Community District Alliance told the board CDA funds adult‑education and after‑school programs through BPAC rentals, tuition and a Department of Labor grant that was increased, enabling a new college/career counselor hire and a $24,000 stage‑lighting investment; before/after care serves over 299 students.
Gary, speaking for the Community District Alliance (CDA), told the board that CDA provides shared services to the Bordentown Regional School District including facility scheduling, Performing Arts Center (BPAC) management, summer camps, before‑and‑after care, STEM after‑school programs and adult education funded in part by a Department of Labor grant.
"Our grant was increased significantly, which is allowing us to add a new component to our adult ed program," Gary said, noting CDA plans to hire a college‑and‑career readiness counselor to support GED learners and evening workshops for adults. He also described an investment of about $24,000 for new stage lighting for the PAC.
Gary outlined CDA revenue sources—BPAC rentals, camp tuition and fees, and the Department of Labor grant—and said CDA absorbs some district costs (for example, absorbing credit‑card fees that otherwise would be charged to families). He reported CDA serves more than 299 students in before/after care, provides staffing for more than 100 part‑time employees (many Bordentown residents), and funds licenses used districtwide that save the district money (e.g., mastery scheduling software, about $8,000 in annual savings; another registration service about $5,000 annually).
He previewed upcoming events—spring STEM fair on April 15 and a family appreciation day offering free childcare—and said summer programming will be offered as a six‑week session beginning June 29 (end date not specified in the transcript). Board members thanked CDA and asked clarifying questions about materials and program metrics.
No change in district policy or budget appropriation was recorded at the meeting based on CDA’s presentation; the item was informational and advisory.
