Board hears bid openings for partial roof replacement, exterior doors; finance items previewed

The East Rutherford Board of Education heard a facilities and finance update from School Business Administrator Mr. Veraci, who reported two recent bid openings and previewed several items to be considered at the March 23 meeting.

On procurement, Mr. Veraci said the district opened bids for a partial roof replacement at “McKinsey,” which drew 13 bidders, and for an exterior door project, which drew four bidders. He said the roof work is part of a grant-eligible project that will reimburse 40% of eligible costs and that, after review with the architect and board counsel, the district anticipates awarding the project at the March 23 board meeting and beginning work in July to minimize disruption to ESY and other programs.

Veraci also reported operational items and district finances for February 2026. He said Maschio's food service reported prepaid balances of $9,422.90 and negative balances of $780; the district’s profit-and-loss figure for the month was reported at $50,645, a roughly $10,000 increase from the prior month. He thanked Maschio's and district staff for keeping the food-service program self-sustaining.

In addition, Veraci previewed agenda and finance items planned for March 23: approval of the facility calendar for April, payroll and bills-list approvals, the possible inclusion of February financials, adoption of the preliminary 2026–27 budget, approval of contracted related services with the South Bergen Joint Commission for 2026–27 (noted as related services, not transportation or tuition), and the recommended e-rate Category 2 purchases (wireless licenses, firewall support and two battery backups).

Board members asked for attachments to be uploaded in advance for review; Veraci said he would post the requested materials as soon as the architect and others deliver them. The board did not take procurement action at this meeting and expects to consider awards at the March 23 meeting.