Bogota Board of Education: Providing Education in Bogota, New Jersey
Introduction
The Bogota Public School District is dedicated to providing a thorough and efficient system of free public education in grades Pre-K through 12. This article delves into the structure, operation, and performance of the Bogota Board of Education and its associated school district.
Overview of Bogota Public Schools
The Bogota Public School District is located in Bergen County, New Jersey. As a Type II district, it functions independently through a Board of Education. The district's purpose is to educate students in grades Pre-K through grade twelve (12).
District Factor Group
The New Jersey Department of Education classifies the district as being in District Factor Group "DE," the fifth-highest of eight groupings. District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common socioeconomic characteristics of the local districts.
Governance and Administration
Board of Education
The district's board of education consists of nine members who set policy and oversee the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. As a Type II school district, the board's trustees are elected directly by voters to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with three seats up for election each year held (since 2012) as part of the November general election.
Key Responsibilities
The Board of Education ('Board') of the Borough of Bogota School District ('District') is an instrumentality of the State of New Jersey, established to function as an educational institution.
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Recent Board Actions
In a recent meeting, trustees voted to fill a seat left vacant. Ms. Tasneen Salam was appointed to the Board. Ms. Salam will be the first person of the Muslin faith to be seated as a Trustee.
Schools in the District
The Bogota Public School District operates four schools:
- E. Roy Bixby School
- Lillian M. Steen School
- Bogota Middle School
- Bogota High School
Financial Information
Budget and Spending
Here's a look at the district's spending, based on the data available:
| Category | Spending | Budgetary Cost | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Spending | \$18,310 | \$18,891 | -3.1% |
| Budgetary Cost | \$12,625 | \$14,783 | -14.6% |
| Classroom Instruction | \$7,720 | \$8,763 | -11.9% |
| Support Services | \$1,860 | \$2,392 | -22.2% |
| Administrative Cost | \$1,564 | \$1,485 | 5.3% |
| Operations & Maintenance | \$1,033 | \$1,783 | -42.1% |
| Extracurricular Activities | \$428 | \$685 | 59.7% |
| Median Teacher Salary | \$62,418 | \$64,043 |
Comparative Data
Of K-12 districts with up to 1,800 students.
Academic Performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states and year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements. To protect student privacy, percentages are reported as ranges for groups of 300 students or fewer.
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Initiatives
The district is focusing on Algebra I and Geometry readiness in grades 8-10, and providing tutoring for Students after school hours and during the Summer, as well as support for Special Education Students.
Graduation Readiness
The district will assess grade Students in March of 2025 to show Graduation readiness at the end of their Senior year.
Community Engagement
The Mayor welcomes all residents and community groups to join in efforts to make a healthy, safe and vibrant place for the community. Residents are encouraged to volunteer on boards, committees, or special projects and attend community events.
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