Ramapo Indian Hills BOE - Budget Hearing - April 27, 2026
On April 27, 2026, the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District Board of Education held a Budget Public Hearing and Regular Public Meeting. The district serves the communities of Oakland, Franklin Lakes, and Wyckoff. The meeting included presentations on school activities, budget adoption for the 2026-27 school year, personnel updates including retirements and appointments, and committee reports. Discussions also covered shared service agreements and facility maintenance plans.
Key Takeaways
- The 2026-27 total budget was adopted at $74,389,089, with a General Fund tax levy of $59,308,497, including a 2% inflation increase and a partial health care waiver tax levy increase of $413,938.
- The budget includes a $3,000,000 withdrawal from Capital Reserve for Other Capital Project costs related to district health and safety improvements, such as HVAC work at each high school and other projects listed in the District's Long Range Facilities Plan.
- A $824,500 withdrawal from the Maintenance Reserve Account is included for required maintenance activities as reported in the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan.
- The Finance & Facilities Committee reported a shared service agreement with the Department of Public Works in Wyckoff.
- Personnel actions included retirements of Glenn Stokes, Director of Athletics and Activities, and Susan Confrancisco, District Supervisor of Special Education Programming, with appreciation extended by the Board.
- Sidebar agreements were approved to update the incentive structure for voluntary sixth-period teaching assignments.
- The Athletics, Arts, Extracurriculars & Communications Committee reported a temporary 10% shift of the Indian Hills High School athletic budget to Ramapo High School for one year.
What This Means for Residents
The adoption of the 2026-27 budget with a modest tax levy increase reflects the district's ongoing commitment to maintaining school facilities and supporting health and safety improvements. The use of capital and maintenance reserves for HVAC and other facility projects indicates attention to the physical condition of the schools serving Oakland, Franklin Lakes, and Wyckoff.
Shared service agreements, such as the one with Wyckoff's Department of Public Works, demonstrate collaboration that may affect operational efficiencies. Personnel retirements and updated teaching incentives are routine but important for district staffing and program continuity. Overall, the meeting covered standard budget and personnel matters without major policy changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total budget for the 2026-27 school year?
The total budget adopted is $74,389,089, which includes the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Debt Service Fund.
How much is the tax levy for the General Fund in 2026-27?
The General Fund tax levy is $59,308,497, which includes a 2% inflation increase and a partial health care waiver tax levy increase of $413,938.
What capital projects are planned using the Capital Reserve funds?
The budget includes a $3,000,000 withdrawal from Capital Reserve for Other Capital Project costs related to district health and safety improvements, such as HVAC improvements at each high school, boiler replacement, unit ventilator renovations, lighting renovations, building management system replacements, cafeteria renovations, roofs, masonry work, athletic field renovations, and security system enhancements as listed in the District's Long Range Facilities Plan.
Did the Board approve any shared service agreements?
Yes, the Finance & Facilities Committee reported a shared service agreement with the Department of Public Works in Wyckoff.
Were there any retirements recognized at the meeting?
Yes, retirements were accepted with regret for Glenn Stokes, Director of Athletics and Activities, effective July 1, 2026, and Susan Confrancisco, District Supervisor of Special Education Programming, effective January 1, 2027.
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Read the full meeting minutes. This summary is provided by the Chopper Russo Team as a community resource for residents and prospective buyers in Oakland, Franklin Lakes, and Wyckoff.
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