Kinnelon Public School District
Mission
District Goals (25-26)
1. Financial Stewardship & Student Retention:
By June 30, 2026, the district will have a coordinated plan for implementation between PRM & KHS for the 26-27 calendar year by way of the following:
A. Adjusted start and end times of day.
B. Collapsing and condensing of transportation routes, grades 6-11.
C. Sharing of academic and elective programs for 8th-grade students.
D. Multi-use of staff certification for all program enhancement.
E. Determine if the 8th-grade students and staff will be relocated to KHS.
2. Student Achievement:
By June 30, 2026, the district will have a 26-27 calendar year plan of action for implementation at KHS in the following areas:
A. Implementation of Freshman Academy
B. Development of Junior High School Community grades 8 & 9 within KHS.
C. Research potential/optional schedule change for students in grades 8-12 for the 26-27 calendar year.
3. Finance/ Facilities/ Security:
By June 30, 2026, the district will determine the effective gains for potential implementation for the 26-27 calendar year:
A. Determine financial budgetary impact, enhancement of academic/elective programs, and potential revenue opportunities for the shuttering of Stonybrook School and district-wide realignment.
B. In conjunction with the district architect and ESIP Plan, continue assessing short and long-term facility upgrade plans for HVAC at: PRM & KHS, boiler replacement at PRM & KHS, and bathroom renovation(s).
C. Successfully complete Phase 2 of the KHS Culinary Arts renovation for use in the 26-27 calendar year.
D. Bring closure to Phase 1 of the KHS Auditorium upgrades.
E. Investigate potential cost/timeline for turf field project(s) at PRM multi-use field and/or KHS practice field.
Board Goals (25-26)
1. By June 30, 2026, the Kinnelon Board of Education will implement a school-level, age-appropriate “Let Grow” program.
2. By June 30, 2026, the Kinnelon Board of Education will explore potential financial gains and the impact of abolishing K-12 courtesy busing. By June 30, 2026, the Kinnelon Board of Education will explore potential financial strategies and their impact on the district, including but not limited to eliminating courtesy busing, tuition opportunities, and other revenue-generating or cost-saving measures.
3. By February 2026, the Kinnelon Board of Education will hold a special executive session meeting to review the 24-25 self-evaluation of the board and review the progress and roadmap of the 24-29 district Strategic Plan.
