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Tenafly board advances budget, referendum work and district operations; K–1 devices to be removed from classrooms
Summary
The board moved to close the budget public hearing and proceed with previously presented figures, received referendum bid timing, approved routine contracts on the agenda, and heard committee reports including a proposal to remove Chromebooks/iPads from kindergarten and first-grade classrooms for 26–27.
The Tenafly Board of Education closed its public hearing on the final budget and proceeded with agenda business, while trustees received updates on referendum construction, staffing and program changes. Business Administrator Steven reported that high‑school auditorium demolition is underway (6 to 8 month timeline) and that bids for the Smith and Stillman additions and other referendum projects are out and expected back within roughly a week.
Committee chairs delivered reports: the Education Committee recommended removing Chromebooks and iPads from kindergarten and first grade in 26–27 but retaining library classroom sets; the district will examine homework and screen‑time policies across elementary and middle grades. The Personnel Committee detailed enrollment‑driven staffing recommendations, anticipated appointments (including business‑office and TMS vice principal roles) and a one‑year renewal of the district’s School Resource Officer agreement with the Tenafly Police Department. The Finance Committee reported that Right At School (before‑ and after‑school care) renewal is on the agenda with rates unchanged for next year and that a 133‑radio command‑radio purchase for district security is proceeding using emergency reserve funds.
During public comment residents raised concerns about enrollment projections and whether the board should take a public stance on pending municipal projects; trustees said they will research legal constraints and, if permitted, consider the question at an upcoming meeting. The board adjourned and scheduled the next meeting in two weeks.
