Leonia Public Schools

About Us

The Leonia Board of Education is comprised of ten elected members (nine Leonia members and one Edgewater Representative), with support from the Superintendent of Schools, the Board Secretary/Business Administrator, and two student representatives. The time and location of meetings are subject to change and will be posted accordingly on the meeting agenda. The meeting agenda is posted on our website the Friday before each regularly scheduled Board meeting. Meeting dates, agendas, and minutes can be found on this page.

As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:

• Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
• Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
• Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
• Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
• Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
• Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.

Want to learn more about what it means to be a Board of Education member? Click here for a video.

Our Mission Statement

Our District's mission is to provide schools that respond to individual needs and abilities, as well as our Republic's interest in an educated citizenry. We seek to inspire our students to develop their unique talents, to live productively, and to make a positive difference in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

In concert with home and community, knowledgeable educators will tailor rigorous programs that encourage relevant learning in the humanities, arts, sciences, math, wellness, vocation, and technology; As a result of their experiences with our staff and within our schools, our students will learn to think clearly, critically, and creatively.