Leonia Board of Education

02/13/2025

To the Leonia Community,

Attached is an update regarding recent action taken by the Board of Education at the February 11, 2025 Board meeting. This communication is being broadcast on a wider network than our typical school communications due to the potential community impact of the actions taken on Tuesday evening by the Board. The update covers two matters; 1) acceptance of a three month leave of absence request for our superintendent, Dr. Gatens that started on 2/12/25; and 2) an update regarding our superintendent search. The recent leave of absence request comes as a result of a serious injury that Dr. Gatens sustained while on the job and is unrelated to the health conditions that triggered Dr. Gatens' retirement which is set to begin on 8/1/25.

Dr. Gatens' passion for education, working with children, embracing our community's culture and finding ways to bring it to new levels are just some of the amazing characteristics of Dr. Gatens that will be greatly missed. We are grateful for all of the positive changes that Dr. Gatens brought to our district and wish him the best with his recovery and long term health.

If you have any questions or comments about the recent actions or any other school related matters, contact information for all board members can be found in the link below.
https://www.leoniaschools.org/apps/pages/contactus

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Daniel Lee
President
Leonia Board of Education
570 Grand Avenue

11/13/2023

The next meeting of the Leonia Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Anna C. Scott Cafeteria Room, 100 Highland Street, Leonia.

Links to the agenda and youtube video can be found through the district's ParentSquare app and website.

Please note that the Board of Education is transitioning these meeting announcements to the District's ParentSquare website and app. Announcements via FaceBook will end after the last meeting in 2023. The public is strongly encouraged to register with the ParentSquare platform for all school district and Board of Education related announcements.

ParentSquare Board Meeting Announcement link: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/26000095
ParentSquare sign up link: https://www.parentsquare.com/community_signups/aec0b5b5-7d79-4d2c-b93e-25e94884c607/new
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Daniel Lee
President
Leonia Board of Education
570 Grand Avenue

10/16/2023

The next meeting of the Leonia Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Anna C. Scott Cafeteria Room, 100 Highland Street, Leonia.

Links to the agenda and youtube video can be found through the district's ParentSquare app and website.
https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/24557551?school_id=24443

Please note that the Board of Education is transitioning these meeting announcements to the District's ParentSquare website and app. Announcements via Facebook will end after the last meeting in 2023. The public is strongly encouraged to register with the ParentSquare platform for all school district and Board of Education related announcements.

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Daniel Lee
President
Leonia Board of Education
570 Grand Avenue

09/05/2023

The next meeting of the Leonia Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Anna C. Scott Cafeteria Room, 100 Highland Street, Leonia.

Agenda Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NuF6lnltUdntOWqn8G5Imr-VoMUZASOBHP33eD-HuX4/edit

Youtube Live LInk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOnj4hWYGS4

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Daniel Lee
President
Leonia Board of Education
570 Grand Avenue

Leonia Board of Education Meeting 09/05/2023

08/16/2023

The biggest carnival event of 2023 at Overpeck Park! Click on link in bio for tickets!!!






Sponsored by the Leonia Sports Boosters.


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06/17/2023

Reminder: Leonia Board of Education Meeting 6/20/23 – Location Change

The next meeting of the Leonia Board of Education will take place after the LHS Graduation on Tuesday, June 20th at 7:30 pm in the Leonia High School Cafeteria, 100 Christie Heights St, Leonia.

Please note that if you cannot attend in person, questions can be submitted to the Board President at least 12 hours in advance of the meeting via email.

Questions will be read or summarized and answered within time allowances during the appropriate public comment portion of the meeting.

YouTube Live Link:
https://youtu.be/8kLIqPHP3Rg

Agenda Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LQnlT_Zn4TU5bMObb5w8Yyzkhl-XcxAMurxxD_I8fEI/edit?usp=sharing

Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Time: 7:30pm Location: Leonia High School Cafeteria YouTube Live: You may also watch our Board meeting live on YouTube. However, public comment will be limited to those that attend in-person and to comments submitted to the Board President or Acting Superintendent...

06/03/2023

The next meeting of the Leonia Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, June 6th at 7:30 pm in the Anna C. Scott Cafeteria Room, 100 Highland Street, Leonia.

Please note that if you cannot attend in person, questions can be submitted to the Board President at least 12 hours in advance of the meeting via email.

Questions will be read or summarized and answered within time allowances during the appropriate public comment portion of the meeting.

YouTube Live Link:
https://youtu.be/PT1E-zf-mxE

Agenda Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BNbW5RN7EVAJwIBYEuvFUvystKaF5mBatEm4KnlImO8/edit?usp=sharing

Leonia Board of Education Meeting 06/06/2023

06/02/2023

Come out to support the Leonia Sports Boosters on June 3rd! See flyer for details.

05/06/2023

To all,

The next meeting of the Leonia Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, May 9th at 7:30 pm in the Anna C. Scott Cafeteria Room, 100 Highland Street, Leonia.

Please note that if you cannot attend in person, questions can be submitted to the Board President at least 12 hours in advance of the meeting via emaill..

Questions will be read or summarized and answered within time allowances during the appropriate public comment portion of the meeting.

YouTube Live Link:
https://youtube.com/live/_ofKnm4v8qs

Agenda Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rRoJ1XKy4m56N1T1PzAlYIfmbV-Bt1CE9XQ1zKTMSEw/edit?usp=sharing

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Daniel Lee
President
Leonia Board of Education
570 Grand Avenue

Leonia Board of Education Meeting 05/09/2023

05/01/2023

Please join the community for two very important events this weekend at Wood Park!

Saturday 5/6 - 125th Anniversary Celebration of the Leonia Volunteer Fire Department. The day will be kicked off at 9am with an Antique Muster on Broad Avenue and will be followed up with the celebration at 12:30pm at Wood Park.

Sunday 5/7 - Mental Health Awareness Day (1-4pm) coordinated by LHS Junior Emily Gelbard.

Hope to see you all there!

See attached flyers for more details.

04/22/2023

To all,

The next meeting of the Leonia Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, April 25th at 7:30 pm in the Anna C. Scott Cafeteria Room, 100 Highland Street, Leonia.

Please note that if you cannot attend in person, questions can be submitted to the Board President at least 12 hours in advance of the meeting via emaill..

Questions will be read or summarized and answered within time allowances during the appropriate public comment portion of the meeting.

YouTube Live Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdyMGXYgMnU

Agenda Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fjRweRXfyl3VIOGQbRIWrctXKyx2bsDPpJUX4XTy4HI/edit?usp=sharing

04/01/2023

To all,

The next meeting of the Leonia Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, April 4th at 7:30 pm in the Anna C. Scott Cafeteria Room, 100 Highland Street, Leonia.

Please note that if you cannot attend in person, questions can be submitted to the Board President at least 12 hours in advance of the meeting.

Questions will be read or summarized and answered within time allowances during the appropriate public comment portion of the meeting.

YouTube Live Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge_sfMcjngk

Agenda Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U5OK8I1mXvHhy-ymbCtoseyzmZIJIcJjKB3OFMmxEa8/edit?usp=sharing

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Daniel Lee
President
Leonia Board of Education
570 Grand Avenue

Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Time: 7:30pm Location: Anna C. Scott Elementary School Cafeteria YouTube Live Link You may also watch our Board meeting live on YouTube. However, public comment will be limited to those that attend in-person and to comments submitted to the Board President or Acting...