Leonia Public Schools

Objectives:

1. Improve and modernize overall facilities to support safe learning environments that meet the needs of our population.
2. Improve overall security procedures to support safe learning environments.
3. Develop a comprehensive plan with feedback from both ad-hoc committees that includes timeline, budget framework, and funding strategy to facilitate project completion.

Steps to Complete:

• Establish an Ad-Hoc Facilities Committee to assess the status of our infrastructure and facilities and identify ways to maximize space and modernize buildings (including cosmetic work and furniture).
• Conduct a demographic study to align facilities planning with enrollment trends.
• Review current common spaces, multi-use space: Media center, teacher PD space, theater (district), student common space.
• Identify issues with current district facilities for daily operations and needs of students.
• Form an Ad-Hoc Security Committee to review and strengthen security measures, in collaboration with the Ad-Hoc committee for facilities.
• Implement upgraded security systems, including cameras, door access controls, and alarms. Consider one product to cover all mentioned areas to maximize cost savings.
• Investigate a variety of funding sources, including school-wide referendums, lease-purchase agreements, shared service partnerships, and short-term financing options.
• Annually revise and update security plans (including cyber security) and staff handbooks for crisis procedures for during school hours and after school hours.
• Assess the feasibility of expanding school facilities and identify sustainable funding solutions to support these initiatives.
• Reassess and prioritize potential projects, distinguishing between essential needs and desirable enhancements.
• Investigate a variety of funding sources, including school-wide referendums, lease-purchase agreements, shared service partnerships, and short-term financing options.
• Provide Bi-Annual Reports at Board of Education Meetings to update the community on the status of work included in this plan.

Artifacts:

• Coming soon.

Objectives:

1. Ensure responsible fiscal management, transparency, and strategic resource allocation to support educational excellence and long-term sustainability.
2. Identify and secure alternative revenue streams, such as grants, corporate partnerships, advertisements, facility leasing, school choice, and community fundraising efforts.

Steps to Complete:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• ​​​​​​​Conduct a comprehensive review of all proposed programs, personnel expansions, and facility projects outlined in this strategic plan, prioritizing initiatives based on their urgency and alignment with established timelines.
• Assess financial resources and potential constraints to develop sustainable budgets that support strategic goals.
• Perform in-depth cost-benefit analyses for all significant expenditures and capital investments to ensure alignment with district priorities and fiscal responsibility.
• Provide a report to the board of education finance and planning committee.
• Research and identify alternative revenue streams that support district goals and initiatives.
• Explore collaboration opportunities with the Borough of Leonia, community organizations, and Edgewater Board of Education to enhance shared services and maximize resources.
• Pursue alternative funding sources.
• Provide regular updates to the board of education finance and planning committee.

Artifacts:

• Coming soon.