RPSD Schools Closed February 2nd Due To Weather

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Published: February 2, 2015
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RPSD Schools Closed February 2nd Due To Weather  | read this item

The Roselle Park School District (RPSD) announced through its website that all district schools will be closed today, Monday, February 2nd, due to snow. More information can be found on the district’s website (link).

RPSD Schools Closed Tuesday Due To Weather

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Published: January 26, 2015
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RPSD Schools Closed Tuesday Due To Weather  | read this item

The Roselle Park School District (RPSD) announced this afternoon that due to the impending predicted blizzard conditions for tonight and tomorrow morning, RPSD schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th. More information can be found on the district’s website (link).

RPSD Schools To Close Early January 26th

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Published: January 25, 2015
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RPSD Schools To Close Early January 26th

SOCHI, RUSSIA - MARCH 12: A general view of a snow covered beanie is seen during day five of Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games at Laura Cross-country Ski & Biathlon Center on March 12, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)  | read this item

The Roselle Park School District (RPSD) website announced this afternoon that schools will be operating on an early dismissal schedule tomorrow, Monday, January 26th, due to predicted significant snowfall. Students in grades Pres-School through 5th will remain in session until 1 p.m. These students will not be permitted to walk home, and must be picked up […]

Decrease In Teachers That Are Paid By NCLB & IDEA Grants

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Published: December 4, 2014
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Decrease In Teachers That Are Paid By NCLB & IDEA Grants  | read this item

The Board Of Education (BOE) approved Federal Programs Salary Allocations for the 2014-15, which is a combination of federal grant money from No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funding. The grant money for both programs are in place to assist a school district with expenses related to improve the […]

65% Of 2014 Tax Increase Due To School District. Coming Years A Concern For RPSD.

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Published: November 23, 2014
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65% Of 2014 Tax Increase Due To School District. Coming Years A Concern For RPSD.  | read this item

With an increase of $800,475.00 in the 2014 tax levy – the largest annual increase since 2007 – the Roselle Park School District (RPSD) accounts for 65% of the increase to be paid by property taxes. The school district also accounts for the largest portion of this year’s tax levy, with around 52¢ of every dollar […]

15-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With RPHS Lockdown

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Published: November 20, 2014
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15-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With RPHS Lockdown  | read this item

A 15-year-old male attending the 9th grade of Roselle Park High School (RPHS) was arrested by Roselle Park Police. The arrest was a result of an investigation by the Roselle Park Police Department (RPPD) following the precautionary lockdown at the Roselle Park High School (RPHS) on Monday morning. The lockdown was as in response to […]

Temporary Lockdown At RPHS

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Published: November 17, 2014
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Temporary Lockdown At RPHS  | read this item

Roselle Park High School (RPHS) had a lockdown from 9:25 a.m. until just a little before 11 in the morning. According to RPHS principal Sarah Costa, a student had reported that he overhead other students discussing a gun while on school property. “We immediately locked down and called in the Roselle Park Police Department”, stated […]

BOE Begins Work With Grant Writer

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Published: November 9, 2014
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BOE Begins Work With Grant Writer  | read this item

The Board Of Education (BOE) has hired a grant writing firm to help the district lessen the burden on taxpayers by finding funds from outside organizations and agencies. At the October 7th BOE meeting, the Board voted on and approved the school district contract with Millennium Strategies, LLC (link) out of Caldwell, New Jersey, to […]

RPSD To Pass Dating Violence Policy

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Published: November 8, 2014
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RPSD To Pass Dating Violence Policy  | read this item

In a continuing effort to address issues of violence and bullying among students, the Roselle Park Board Of Education (RP BOE) had a first reading to include a school district policy titled “Dating Violence At School”. The policy defines ‘dating violence’ as any act or incident characterized by “physical, emotional, verbal, or sexual abuse; digital […]

BOE Candidates Comment After Election

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Published: November 8, 2014
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BOE Candidates Comment After Election  | read this item

The first Board Of Education (BOE) in years to have more candidates than seats available ended Tuesday with only a little over 100 votes separating newcomers Rodric Bowman and Sundjata Sekou, with Mr. Bowman receiving the 3rd highest number of votes to join incumbent candidates Chris Miller and Jeof Vita on the BOE. After the […]

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