New Jersey / School Districts / Mahwah Township Public School District
Board heard that the district will adopt Activate Learning for grades 6–8 with a soft launch in September, noted a new state cursive requirement for grades 3–5, and recognized students and music/film achievements.
New Jersey / School Districts / Mahwah Township Public School District
The board honored three retirees — a middle‑school special‑education teacher, a 32‑year special‑education teacher, and a longtime high‑school principal — and members discussed acceptance of retirement personnel items, with at least two members indicating they would vote no on the superintendent's recommendation for one or more items.
New Jersey / School Districts / Mahwah Township Public School District
Administrators told the Mahwah Township Board of Education the district’s preliminary 2026–27 tax levy would exceed New Jersey’s 2% cap because of large health‑benefit cost increases; officials also announced official referendum results showing Question 1 passed 2,048–1,822.
New Jersey / School Districts / Mahwah Township Public School District
After a resident raised concerns, Superintendent Doctor Detorno reported staff reviewed I-Ready math usage at the middle school and found students are completing about two short lessons, roughly 30–35 minutes per week, and said monitoring will continue to ensure the program is not overused.
New Jersey / School Districts / Mahwah Township Public School District
Superintendent Doctor Detorno told the Mahwah Board of Education that the townwide property reassessment is separate from the March 10 bond referendum and will not change the referendum tax obligation; architects’ timeline would allow new-construction work to begin in 2027 if the vote is positive.
New Jersey / School Districts / Mahwah Township Public School District
The Mahwah Board of Education recognized Joyce Kilmer School teacher Kathy Dolan for 29 years of service and approved a personnel motion honoring her retirement during its March 4 meeting by roll call.
New Jersey / School Districts / Mahwah Township Public School District
District leaders told the board they have held informational sessions, recorded a referendum town hall, and are using a website, social media, newsletters and lawn signs to encourage turnout for the March 10 referendum; the board emphasized outreach and urged voters to attend upcoming meetings.
New Jersey / School Districts / Mahwah Township Public School District
The Mahwah Township Public School District board approved minutes from Jan. 21, and passed personnel items including formal acknowledgment of three retirements; votes were taken by roll call with some abstentions recorded.
New Jersey / School Districts / Mahwah Township Public School District
NEVO representatives told the Mahwah Township Public School District board they received a $100,000 implementation grant for farm-to-school work (07/01/2024–06/30/2026) and have applied for a larger cycle award (approximately $300,000 of a $500,000 ceiling) to expand gardens, internships and cafeteria crops.
New Jersey / School Districts / Mahwah Township Public School District
District leaders presented architectural renderings and an outreach plan for a two-question bond referendum set for March 10, 2026. Question 1 targets districtwide repairs; Question 2 funds larger additions including new gyms, a media center and turf/lighting at the Ramco Ridge Soccer Field.