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Kinnelon superintendent outlines 2026–27 goals, facility plans and budget priorities
Summary
The Kinnelon superintendent presented district and board goals for 2026–27, including consolidated transportation and schedule changes, facility projects such as culinary‑arts renovations and auditorium upgrades, and an analysis of Stonybrook building options and related costs.
The Kinnelon superintendent delivered a wide‑ranging update to the board, detailing the district’s 2026–27 goals and a slate of facility and budget priorities that the board will consider for final approval in August.
He said district goal one centers on financial stewardship and student retention, with an implementation plan due by June 30, 2026. To improve alignment and efficiency, the district added 20 minutes to PRM’s school day to mirror KHS and consolidated transportation routes so grades 6 through 11 share buses and routes. The superintendent said eight staff members will be shared across KHS and PRM and additional staff sharing will occur among Keel, Stonybrook and PRM to maximize certification and reduce duplication.
On facilities, the district reviewed options related to Stonybrook School and presented an operating‑cost estimate connected with potential building use and realignment. The superintendent said the transcript figure for an annual operating cost was recorded as 522710; staff did not provide a fully itemized break‑out in the public update. He said relocation of the eighth grade was discussed repeatedly but ultimately was not recommended.
Capital projects already budgeted or underway include paving and walkway improvements, electrical and AC/window units at PRM, ongoing culinary‑arts phase‑two construction (work began last week), and bathroom and cafeteria renovations. The KHS auditorium electrical and lighting upgrades are slated to begin in early September, with subsequent phases addressing seating and aesthetic work later.
The superintendent said the district is awaiting a response from PSEG on an EIP energy‑savings program that could affect boilers, lighting and other energy investments (the transcript recorded the expected split as a 60/40 share). He noted one recent emergency repair: a Cisco boiler repair of about $65,000 that was funded through a reallocation of capital reserve funds after a culinary‑arts bid came in under estimate.
On extracurricular facilities, the district is exploring a joint multi‑use turf field at PRM, improvements to softball and baseball fields, and cleanup of a practice field on Kolan Road; officials said the district left a contingency fund unspent in this budget cycle to preserve flexibility for projects.
The superintendent closed by thanking committees and staff for the year’s work and reminded the public that board and district goals are part of the superintendent evaluation process and will come back to the board for formal adoption in August.
