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From the July - August 2000 Edition 

 

School Facts

Diverse Student Body

Languages spoken at students’ homes:

English   69%  
Russian 13%  
Hebrew 5%  
Spanish 4%  
Other  9%

          

Remarkably Stable Community

The number of students entering and leaving during the school year is much lower in Fair Lawn than the state average.  4.8% vs. 13.7%.

 

Heavy Reliance on Local Taxes

The average New Jersey school district gets 41% of its revenue from the state, but Fair Lawn is only getting 8% of its school funds from the state.  Nearly all of our school funds (85%) come from local taxes.

 

Various Statistics

Statistic Fair Lawn   NJ Median  
Attendance   93.1%   92.3%
Class Size 22 20.9
Student to Faculty Ratio 11.9 to 1   11.6 to 1

 

 

Some of the information on this page is from the 1999 school year. 

 

 

High School Graduates Going To College

64% of the 1999 graduating class went to four year colleges and 25% went to two year colleges.  

 

 

Expenditures

Both the public school teachers and administrators in Fair Lawn earn more than the state average.  Fair Lawn spends slightly more per pupil than the state average, except on supplies and textbooks.  

 

 

Salaries Fair Lawn NJ Median
Faculty Salary   $55,979 $50,967
Administrator's Salary   $98,505 $86,805  

   

Per Pupil Expenditures   Fair Lawn NJ Median
Classroom: Salaries and Benefits   $5,158 $4,763
Supplies and Books $190 $208
Total Administrative Costs   $989 $933
Total Cost Per Pupil   $10,379   $9,872

 

 

Fair Lawn Board of Education Contacts

Fair Lawn Board of Education

35-01 Morlot Avenue, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410-4919

Dr. Robert Byrne, Superintendent  (201) 794-5511

Mr. Bruce Watson, Board Secretary / Business Administration   794-5521

 

Schools

Principal

Telephone

Fair Lawn High School. 

Mrs. Elizabeth Panella

794-5455

Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Mr. James McGuire

794-2240

Memorial Middle School

Mr. Michael Hoffman

794-5470

Henry B. Milnes Elementary School 

Ms. Linda Schoeppler

794-5550

John A. Forrest Elementary School

Mr. Howard Schecter

794-5565

Lyncrest Elementary School 

Mr. Vincent Sadowski

794-5565

Radburn Elementary School. 

Mr. James Jones

794-5480

Warren Point Elementary School

Mr. Kenneth Bratspies

794-5571

Westmoreland Elementary School

Mr. Frank Jacene

794-5490

 

 

Coming Soon:  www.fairlawnschools.org

 

     

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Accounting & Insurance

Steven H. Kobrin, LUTCFLife insurance for people coping with cancer, heart problems, digestive disorders, and hepatitis c.

Hunter Group CPA LLC:  Certified Public Accountants and Business Advisors. 17-17 Route 208. 1-800-235-9381

 

Auto Services

Fair Lawn Service Center:  Complete top quality auto service including electrical and a/c.  6-10 Saddle River Road. 201-791-5020.

Parkway Friendly Services:  Quality auto repairs since 1947.  30-09 Broadway.  201-791-3710. 

Zap Lube & Car Wash, Inc.:  Car washing and 10 minute oil change. 37-14 Broadway.  201-796-1153. 

 

Banks

Columbia Bank:  On Broadway, Morlot Ave, Plaza Rd, River Rd, Route 208, Saddle River Rd.  1-800-522-4167.

Community Bank of Bergen County:  Open 7 Days a Week.  12-79 River Road.  (201) 791-0101

Valley National Bank:  Fair Lawn Ave., Broadway, Lincoln Ave.  Call: 1-800-522-4100

 

Business Services
ASP Communications:  Marketing and communications strategy.  201-703-4302

Meadows Office Furniture:  Office furniture distributor and related services.  21-00 Route 208. 201-797-7010.

Payroll Unlimited:  Payroll processing service bureau.  15-01 Broadway.  201-703-1313

River Road Improvement District:  Non-profit organization promoting improvements for River Road area. 

 

Fitness Sponsor

Slender Lady:  Women's weight loss center with spa treatments. 440 Forest Ave, Paramus.  201-265-9000.

 

Home Improvement and Architects 

Carlson Brothers:  Protection from the elements along with a touch of beauty.  201-796-7374.  10-04 River Road. 

J. Ciba & Company:  General contractors, all types of home improvements & repairs.  201-794-9385.

The Ives Group:  Full service architecture and planning firm.  201-791-7444

Kuiken Brothers:  Lumber, hardware, and building supplies on Fair Lawn Ave.  201-796-2082

Lazon Paints:  Paints & Wallcoverings.  Factory direct and major international brands.  201-796-3500.  17-12 River Road.

 

Mediation and Financial Services
Mediation Services:  Divorce and Civil.  Martin Rosenfeld. 18-19 Saddle River Road.  201-794-4545.

Rebecca Golembiski  201-226-1780. Ameriprise Financial Services. East 80, Route 4. Paramus. 

 

Medical Services

Fair Lawn Dental Associates Providing exceptional dentistry in a state-of-the-art environment.  201-797-8464

Fair Lawn Diagnostic Imaging Center:  Full services including MRI, X-Ray, CT Scan, Mammography. 201-794-3132. 

HomeAid Resources:  Services in the home for frail elderly, recuperating and disabled.  201-796-0202. 33-00 Broadway. 

Dr. Ellie Maler, Ed.D., LSW. Psychotherapy, Biofeedback Treatment.  33-11 Broadway (201) 794-9797.

Evan S. Rost, ACH, CSMC Hypnocounselor:  Therapy for Stress Reduction, Habits, Pain Control.  201-791-0004.

Dr. Jeffrey L. Simon, DPM:  Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. 28-02 Broadway. 201-791-6267.  Accepts most insurances. 

North Jersey Pediatrics: 17-10 Fair Lawn Ave. (201) 794-8585.  Affiliated with Valley and Hackensack Hospitals.  

 

Music Services

Custom Collective Guitar Courses: Guitar Lessons / Ensemble, Composing/Arranging. 201-602-3430 ccgcourses@aol.com

JL Publishing:  Lee Zakian; flute, clarinet, sax lessons & performances, music publishing.  201-794-0295

 

Real Estate

Re/Max Property Center (Teri Ingala):  East 49 Midland Ave, Paramus.  201-261-8111, x-344 (office) or 201-906-8807 (cell)

 

Storage Space
A Space Station:  Self storage units on McBride Avenue, behind Nabisco.  201-475-6580 

Drop 'n Store:  Bringing the storage to you:  Portable self storage units.  201-475-6580.

 

Tickets

Baseball Tickets:  Major League tickets from behind home plate to the upper deck to fit all price ranges.

 

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