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Leonia Public Schools

Scholarship. Citizenship. Excellence.

Leonia Board of Education

 

Welcome to the Leonia Board of Education

 

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.

 

 

 

Participate

Join us for in-person public meetings at the Anna C. Scott Elementary School on Tuesday nights, unless otherwise noted. You can view BOE meeting agendas anytime on our BoardDocs site.

Board Docs for BOE Agendas

 

Or you can watch our meetings:

Visit our Youtube Channel
 

 

Meeting Schedule

  • August 19, 2025 at 7:00PM
  • September 2, 2025 at 7:00PM
  • September 16, 2025 at 7:00PM
  • October 14, 2025 at 7:00PM
  • November 18, 2025 at 7:00PM
  • December 9, 2025 at 7:00PM
  • January 6, 2026 at 7:00PM
  • January 20, 2026 at 7:00PM
  • February 10, 2026 at 7:00PM
  • March 10, 2026 at 7:00PM
  • March 24, 2026 at 7:00PM
  • April 21, 2026 at 7:00PM
  • May 5, 2026 at 7:00PM
  • May 19, 2026 at 7:00PM
  • June 16, 2026 at 7:00PM

Please be advised that unforeseen circumstances may force the rescheduling of these meetings. In such cases, notice will be given as provided in the Open Public Meetings Act.

 

 

Meet the Board Members

Jane Aguilera

Daniel Lee, President

Kimberly Melman, Vice President

Kimberly Melman, Vice President

Sally Jones

Damee Choi

Erick Grau

Erick Grau

Sophia Wilson

Dr. Steven Meester

Steve Meester

Isaac Park

Noah Thompson

Joe Rzepka

Sid Sehgal

Sid Sehgal

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Mariya Thompson

Sally Jones

Laurie Molina, Edgewater Representative

Patrick Bussanich

Edgewater Repesentative, Alternative