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Board reviews enrollment and staffing figures showing modest increases ahead of 2025-26 school year
Summary
The agenda presented enrollment increases at Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson schools and listed resident-student counts and staff totals; the record shows some differing totals on the agenda and indicates administrative reports will follow before the August meeting.
The Rockaway Borough Board received its enrollment and staffing report during the July 22 meeting showing modest increases at both schools and an overall rise in resident students.
Key figures on the agenda include Lincoln School totals rising from 269 to 279 students (+10) and Thomas Jefferson totals rising from 284 to 311 (+27). The agenda lists resident students as 558 in one column and 597 in another, an increase of +39; the item also lists a separate line reading "Total Students (593)/ Staff (140)." The agenda provides counts by grade and notes certificated and non-certificated staff numbers for each building.
Administration listed shared staff and administrative positions and recorded out-of-district placements and incoming special-education tuition counts. The agenda indicated that all administration monthly reports will be submitted to the Board prior to the August meeting.
Quote: The enrollment table on the agenda shows Lincoln School "Total Lincoln School: 269 279 +10" and Thomas Jefferson "Total Thomas Jefferson: 284 311 +27."
What happens next: administrators will file full monthly reports in advance of the Aug. 26 meeting; any staffing adjustments implied by resignations or hires approved on July 22 will be addressed by Human Resources.
