Finance & Planning
- Educating the public on school finance matters.
- Reviewing the District's annual audit and overseeing the implementation of any corrective actions.
- Examining the annual budget, revenue, and expenditure projections, and providing recommendations to the Board.
- Evaluating and offering guidance on the District's long-range facilities and capital plans.
- Advising the Board on decisions related to debt financing.
- Monitoring and informing the Board about local, state, and national policies, legislation, or trends that may affect District finances.
Finance and Planning_Budget Information.pdf
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Projects Underway
Turf Field Project
Over a period of six months, the Leonia School District (led by Bryce Robins, President & Ed Bertolini, Superintendent) and the Borough of Leonia (led by Judah Zeigler, Mayor) engaged in discussions concerning the construction of a turf field on the current site of Leonia High School's athletic field.
To ensure that Leonia residents, and the students of Leonia’s schoo
ls, have access to an appropriate field, a complete reconstruction was required. Now completed, the new field includes a baseball, softball, and both small-sided and full-sided soccer, providing much-needed field space for children of all ages. The new field consists of a new drainage system beneath the infill, FieldTurf® CoolPlay, and turf. The field also features centrally-controlled LED lighting, bleachers, and new fencing. Eventually, the field will also have on-site bathrooms and a concession area. The project was a joint venture between the Leonia Board of Education and the Leonia Mayor and Council, with the two bodies entering into a Shared Services Agreement to memorialize the collaboration. The American Youth Soccer Organization, which will be using the field for its Core and Travel soccer programs (for the children of Leonia and Edgewater), has committed to paying for the annual maintenance of the field, and the Board of Education and the Mayor and Council have also entered into a separate agreement with AYSO.
This project represents a very positive solution to a long-standing problem for our entire community. Through collaboration between the municipal government and the Board of Education, the completion of this project has allowed our student-athletes and youth in general in our community to participate in team sports on a field that allows them to play safely.
LHS North Wing Project
In addition to adding eight classrooms, the North Wing Project reinvigorating the culinary arts program at Leonia High School by opening a new state-of-the-art Culinary Arts Lab. The goal was to provide the program with a space that is on par with a dedicated culinary academy in both form and function. By providing a modern lab that meets the standards needed to teach contemporary techniques, and equipping it to match a professional kitchen, the design exceeded the school’s expectations.
The newly renovated facility has six individual learning kitchens and a large instructional counter, all of which are equipped with commercial-grade equipment. This includes large ranges with salamanders, three compartment sinks, stainless steel counters, and a variety of appliances that would rival a modern restaurant. The center of the lab is a flexible environment where tables with casters can be used for instruction, as additional counter space, or arranged for serving and plating. The lab also includes separate areas for students, and dry good storage, as well as a tower garden for year-round fresh herbs. To increase the modern culinary atmosphere found in high-end restaurants, a large glass wall separates the lab and corridors, providing passersby a glimpse into the space.
Propane Bus Program
5th Grade - LMS Transition
LMS Floor Replacement
District-Wide Energy Usage Study
