Board of Education

 7-December-2022

   On Tuesday-6-December the Bogota of Education held their final scheduled meeting for 2022. In his Superintendent report Mr. Damian Kennedy first called on Student Council representatives Mr. Dustin Gonzalez to give his report.  He informed the Trustees on the events had taken place this month. Along with announcing the ones that are scheduled in the future. Superintendent Kennedy then present the results of a few Standardized test from the start of the school year. He said he would use these results in continuing to focus where the district should improve the education of the Students. He also announced that on Tuesday 13-December there will be a virtual meeting to the health lessons taught in the schools. This is to allow Parents to learn more about the courses being offered, and to ask question if needed. Login information will be posted on the district website at:  www.bogotaboe.com   

  Before moving to the agenda Board President Mr. Frank Miranda made a couple of announcements. One was that the Bergen County Board of Election has certified Mr. Marco Navarro has won the third contested seat for the Board of Trustee from the November Elections. Mr. Navarro received the most write in votes for this position.  Another announcement was to ask for a moment to remember Mr.  David Loza who past away last week. Mr. Loza was a President of the Bixby PTO and is survived by his Wife and Children. There will be a viewing at Petrik Funeral Home on Thursday 8 December from 6:30p to 9:00p. A Mass will be held at St. Joseph Church on Friday-9-December at 9:30a. It is ask that donations to Sarcoma Foundation be made in his honour. 

  All the items on the consent agenda were past. Resolution of note were the approve of a Mock Trial Club, Debate Club, and Indoor Winter Track Club for this school year.

  At the end of the meeting the Trustees took the time to thank Ms. Lisa Kohles for her service to the Students of Bogota for the last six years.

  The next Board of Education Meeting will be on Tuesday-3-January 2023. This will be the swearing in of the Trustees elected in the November General Elections.  It is scheduled to start at 7:00p. It will be a hybrid meeting with in-person attendance and available online. The in-person meeting will be held at 2 Henry Luthin Pl. Bogota, NJ The meeting is open to the Public. 

    For more information and to view previous meetings, please go their website at: www.bogotaboe.com

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Holiday Donations

 6-December-2022

  A group of Bogota residents have started a campaign to assist Senior Citizens during this Holiday Season. They would to collection a variety of items to be donated.  Winter clothing including scarves, hats, gloves and weatherproof coats are recommended.  Any non-perishable food products including, but not limited to, coffee and teas, canned or boxed food items, and dessert good. Household item of blankets, entertainment item including books, and games. Personal goods can be tissues, balms, shampoos, soap and conditioners.

All item donated must new and unwrapped. Gift Cards will also be accepted.

   Donations should be dropped off at 210 Cypress Ave before Monday-19 December. Donated items will be delivered to Senior home starting on Tuesday-20-December by members of Bogota Helping Hands.

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Bogota Borough Council

 6-December-2022

    On Thursday-1-December the Bogota Borough Council held their first meeting for December. After Public Comments the Council voted and passed a number of agenda items. Resolutions of note were the ordinance to approve funding for the planting of trees within the Borough.  This is a general fund to be used at needed. They also approve the scheduled for official holiday for 2023 Along with the dates of the Council meetings for 2023. All items passed with a unanimous vote.

The Official Holidays for 2023 are:

Monday -2-January                     New Year’s Day

Monday-16-January                    Martin Luther King Day
 Monday-13-February                 Lincoln’s Birthday
Monday-20-February                  Presidents’ Day
Friday -7-April                              Good Friday
Monday-29- May                          Memorial Day
Monday-19-June                           Juneteenth    
Tuesday-4-July                              Independence Day
Monday-4- September                 Labor Day
Monday-9- October                      Columbus Day
Monday-13- November                Veteran’s Day
Thursday-23- November             Thanksgiving
Friday-24- November                   Day after Thanksgiving
Monday-25-December 25           Christmas

  On these days the Offices of Borough Hall will be closed, the Bogota Public Library will be closed, the Bogota Recycling Center will be closed. All will reopen on the following business day. Some recycling may not be picked-up. Please consultant the 2023 Collection for more information.

   Regular Bogota Borough Hall Business Hours are:
 - Monday - Thursday 8:30a - 5:15p

 - Friday's 8:30a - 12:30p

  Schedule of Council meeting for 2023 are:

Meeting will be held on Thursdays, in the Council Chambers, starting at 7:30 except where noted

-Time and place are subject to change.

 -5 January Sine Die and Reorganization meeting*

In the Second Floor Senior Center

-19 January 

-2-February, 16-February, 23-February (Budget meeting)

-2-March, 16-March

-6-April, 20-April

-4-May, 18-May

-8-June, 29-June

-13-July

-15-August

-7-September, 21-September

-5-October, 19-October

-9-November**(NJLOM State Convention)

-2-December* (Fire Chief’s Annual Selection Meeting at 7:00p) 

-7-December, 21-December

The next regular Council will be held on Thursday-15-December starting at 7:30p. It will be held in the Council Chambers located on the third floor of 375 Larch Ave Bogota, NJ. For more information please visit: https://www.bogotaonline.org/

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