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Future School Bd Meetings @ 7pm unless otherwise noted
11/20/25, 12/11/25 *6:30, 1/8/26 Reorg/Ethics *6:30,

**MEET THE 2025 RIVERDALE CANDIDATES – ORIGINAL AND UNEDITED VIDEO https://rumble.com/v70kw9y-meet-the-riverdale-boe-candidates-2025-5-parts.html

All meetings must comply with Sunshine Laws https://njfog.org/opma/. * A little better understanding of the main point of the Open Public Meetings Act - In a board of 7, More than 3 board members cannot communicate regarding board business unless it is an advertised meeting. All business is to be discussed at public meetings unless there are specific reasons to have Executive sessions.

To find public notices from various newspapers you can search on https://www.njpublicnotices.com/. Note that digital advertisements may be confusing to read as dates may appear jumbled.

2025 #12 Riverdale, NJ BOE Mtg 10/16/25 Part 1 OF 3
Part 1 – Presentation on NJSLA Results, HIB District Self Assessment, 2025/26 Planned Action List
https://rumble.com/v70wy78-2025-12-riverdale-nj-boe-mtg-101625-part-1-of-3.html
Part 2 – Continuation of Presentations, 3 min Superintendent Report, 8 Committee Reports, 10 min Pompton Liaison – Dupont settlement $75mil, residents affected can write a letter to the NJDEP, 15-17 min Finance - approval of September minutes including board member’s statement listed as Letters & Communication from the Board President, 25 min Personnel, TFT, 28 min CISS, 31 min Public Comment – commentor #1 1. Hallway colors, 2. Board member out of line, 3. Conference spending, Commentor #2 1. Visit from neighbor, 2. Candidate Night, 3. Bd member threat, 4. dress code, 36 min Information & questions from Board Members - Board Member Comments
https://rumble.com/v70x9dw-2025-12-riverdale-nj-bo e-mtg-101625-part-2-of-3.html
Part 3 – Continuation of Information & Questions from Board Members - Board Member Comments, Inappropriate attire, Playground
https://rumble.com/v70xa0y-2025-12-riverdale-nj-boe-mtg-101625-part-3-of-3.html

Documents Available
1) Riv BOE Annual (ACFR) Comprehensive Financial Report
6/30/24 https://www.nj.gov/education/finance/fp/acfr/search/24/4440.pdf
6/30/23 https://www.nj.gov/education/finance/fp/acfr/search/23/4440.pdf,
2) Riv BOE Auditor's Management Report
6/30/24 https://www.nj.gov/education/finance/fp/acfr/search/24/amr/4440.pdf
6/30/23 https://www.nj.gov/education/finance/fp/acfr/search/23/amr/4440.pdf,
3) Other reports can be found here as well -https://www.nj.gov/education/finance/
4) User friendly Budget (short version) https://www.nj.gov/education/budget/ufb/2526/reports/27/UFB26_4440.pdf

Referendum Scope of Work Plans (Prior to the passing of the Referendum) https://cdn5-ss20.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_441589/File/Referendum/SCOPE%20OF%20WORK%20PLANS%20-%20FINAL%20RIVERDALE%2010.11.22%20(1).pdf

If you are thinking about becoming a school board member, November 2026 there will be 3 spots up for re-election. If you are interested in running, please feel free to reach out to me at (h) 973-835-5352. Completed nominating petitions shall be filed with the county clerk around 7/28/2026, for the General Election. Here is some information if you are thinking about it. https://www.njsba.org/membership/membership-school-board-members/school-board-candidacy/

My posts are my own as a private citizen. They are intended to keep the Riverdale Community informed and involved. Videos are in their original form and have not been edited. Listening on the tv, computer or a speaker may help with sound quality. I apologize for the delay. As we all know sometimes life gets in the way. I encourage you to get involved in your town in some way, whether it be going to the school board meetings, town council, planning board, town library board meetings, or many other things that take place to help our community. For more videos you can search lsferrara8 on Rumble. When commenting, please choose to be truthful, kind and humble. God Bless.

Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.

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