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At its Jan. 21 meeting the Ridgefield Park Board of Education recognized eight Educator of the Year recipients — two per building — and heard brief acceptance remarks from honorees and school leaders.
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Following presentations the board approved Faculty & Programs (901–905), Finance (1101–1121), Consent Agenda (1201–1213) and Personnel (1301–1312) resolutions by roll call; a motion to close the meeting carried.
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Superintendent Ferraro reported on facility and program updates including a state security walkthrough, ROD grant final steps, evaluation of an ESIP energy program, inclusion coaching and a Parent/Guardian STEM night scheduled Feb. 4.
New Jersey / School Districts / Ridgefield Park Public School District
The Ridgefield Park Public School District Board of Education held an organizational meeting: newly elected trustees were sworn in; Dr. Ricardo was nominated as board president; Steve Orth was selected as vice president by unanimous vote; the board read and acknowledged its code of ethics; no members of the public spoke.
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External auditor presented a 2024–25 audit with three unmodified opinions and no material weaknesses. The district's general fund increased from about $13.4 million to $16.6 million; a corrective action plan addressing six recommendations was included on the agenda.
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Superintendent reported the district improved NJQSAC instruction indicators from 65% to 82% and will be recommended as a high‑performing district; trustees also reviewed a district‑wide 3.1 percentage‑point drop in chronic absenteeism and heard student government updates.
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Superintendent Dr. Vespignani told the Ridgefield Park Board on Nov. 20 that the district is advancing three goals—instructional framework through a Little Ferry partnership, enhanced special-education practices, and optimized financial operations including a fleet analysis and monthly bills reporting over $50,000—and announced external recognition in Business View Magazine.
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Director of athletics Mr. Ramondi highlighted an exceptional fall season and presented honors to Michelle and (transcript alternately spelled 'Bridal' and 'Britney') Lee for multiple all-county and all-state distinctions, credited coach Ayanna Kone and coach Iannacon and noted program growth.
New Jersey / School Districts / Ridgefield Park Public School District
The Ridgefield Park Board of Education on Nov. 20 approved grouped minutes, buildings-and-grounds, finance and consent resolutions and completed a personnel block after a revote on a volunteer appointment (item 13.14), which President Martinez abstained from; legal counsel said the motion passed.
New Jersey / School Districts / Ridgefield Park Public School District
Assistant Superintendent Triglia presented spring 2025 NJSLA and DLM results showing cohort gains and district performance above the state in many grades but areas of concern in grade 9 and some math measures; trustees praised progress and approved a slate of routine policy, faculty, finance and personnel resolutions.