Jersey City Public Schools public meetings in 2020
26 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Board is meeting to authorize virtual proceedings under Executive Order 103 and discuss district operations. The session includes the adoption of previous meeting minutes and the submission of the 2021-2022 Annual Preschool Operational Plan.
- Authorization of virtual board meetings via Zoom and video conference
- Acceptance of a $750.00 donation from Dr. Gail Holian for Chromebooks at Abraham Lincoln High School
- Submission of the Annual Preschool Operational Plan for 2021-2022 to the NJ Department of Education
- Action on COVID-19 Cares Act spending
- Adoption of minutes from November 16 and November 19, 2020 meetings
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education held a regular meeting via video conference due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The meeting included reports from the President and Superintendent, committee assignments, and a public comment period.
- Virtual meeting authorized under Executive Order 103
- Committee assignments for 2020: Legal, Policy, Personnel, Finance, Facilities
- Public comment period with 5-minute speaking limit
- President's report on district safety and facilities
- Superintendent's message acknowledging the passing of Kabili Tayari
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education holds a regular meeting largely consisting of procedural items including a resolution to continue virtual board meetings due to the COVID-19 emergency. The agenda includes the president's report, superintendent's message, committee assignments, and a public comment period.
- Resolution authorizing virtual board meetings under Executive Order 103 and suspending in-person meeting policies
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker, requests due by 4:00 p.m. on meeting day
- Board committee assignments presented for 2020, including Finance, Facilities, and Instruction
Special Meeting / Board Retreat, 2:00 p.m.
This special meeting and board retreat of the Jersey City Board of Education includes mostly procedural items, with the key action being a resolution to suspend in-person meeting policies and authorize virtual board meetings during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The retreat also includes discussions on the digital divide, facilities, and student achievement data, though no specific proposals or details are provided in the agenda.
- Resolution authorizing virtual board meetings under Executive Order 103 and Board Bylaw 9314 due to COVID-19 emergency
- Board retreat discussion on Digital Divide (item 4.01) — no details provided
- Board retreat discussion on Facilities (item 5.01) — no details provided
- Board retreat discussion on Student Achievement Data (item 6.01) — no details provided
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education will vote on a resolution to continue holding meetings virtually due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The board also will adopt minutes from several past meetings held in June, July, and August. Committee reports and public comments are scheduled.
- Vote on resolution to suspend in-person meeting policies and authorize virtual board meetings during the COVID-19 emergency
- Adoption of minutes from caucus meeting June 22, 2020
- Adoption of minutes from regular meeting June 25, 2020
- Adoption of minutes from six special meetings in July and August 2020
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education will meet virtually to consider several action items, including approving a culinary program agreement with Hudson County Community College costing up to $52,000 and awarding a contract for occupational and physical therapy services. The board will also receive a report on COVID-19 Cares Act spending and hear public comments. A resolution to continue virtual board meetings during the COVID-19 emergency is also on the agenda.
- Resolution to continue virtual board meetings due to COVID-19 state of emergency
- Report on COVID-19 Cares Act spending
- Approval of agreement with Hudson County Community College for culinary program at Lincoln High School, cost not to exceed $52,000
- Award of contract for Section 504 Occupational-Physical Therapy Services to Strulowitz and Gargiulo (location: 1 Nardone Place, Jersey City, NJ 07306)
- Adoption of minutes from previous caucus and regular meetings
Special Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
At this special meeting, the Jersey City Board of Education voted to support the Superintendent's recommendation to begin the 2020/2021 school year with a full virtual learning environment (Phase I) for September due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board also approved instructional and non-instructional personnel appointments, received public comments, and heard a presentation on eSports.
- Approval of Jersey City Re-Opening of Schools Plan: start year with virtual learning (Phase I) for September 2020, with phased in-person instruction to be evaluated later
- Appointment of 9 instructional staff (teachers and a psychologist) at salaries from $54,740 to $69,450
- Appointment of 2 non-instructional staff: per diem custodial workers to custodial workers at $39,555 per year
- Public comment submissions including speaker communications on reopening plan and ESA concerns
- Presentation on eSports by Board President
Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education held a special meeting to approve the hiring of 42 instructional staff members for the 2020-2021 school year, including teachers and special education staff. The meeting was conducted virtually due to COVID-19 emergency protocols. The board also addressed public comments and leadership reports.
- Approval of 42 instructional staff appointments
- Virtual meeting held due to COVID-19 emergency
- Public comments allowed via Zoom
- Executive session for CSA evaluation
- Committee minutes presentation
Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting due to the COVID-19 emergency. The board will vote on a resolution suspending in-person meeting policies to allow virtual meetings. An executive session is scheduled for the evaluation of the Chief School Administrator (CSA). The meeting also includes public comment and committee minutes.
- Resolution to authorize virtual board meetings during COVID-19 state of emergency
- CSA evaluation compilation to be discussed in executive session
- Committee minutes from Signage and Marketing Meeting (7/27/20) and College and Careers Finances Committee (7/22/20)
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker, request by 4 p.m.
Special Meeting - Board Workshop - 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education held a special workshop meeting via video conference due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The meeting included a public comment period where a parent from McNair Academic submitted a list of questions regarding the district's plans for in-person and online instruction for the fall.
- Virtual board meeting authorized under Executive Order 103
- Public comment period for parents regarding fall schooling plans
- Parent from McNair Academic requests a parent survey on school reopening
- Questions submitted on social distancing, masks, and online instruction
- Questions submitted on testing, attendance, and special education plans
Special Meeting - Board Workshop, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is holding a virtual workshop to discuss goal setting and receive a superintendent's message. The meeting is conducted via Zoom due to COVID-19.
- Virtual meeting authorized under Executive Order 103
- Public comment period open until 4:00 p.m.
- President's report on goal setting
- Superintendent's message
- Regular meeting schedule posted
Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Board is meeting via video conference to approve a district-wide lead remediation initiative and capital project plans for A. Harry Moore School. The body is also reviewing instructional staff appointments and a telecommunications pricing agreement.
- Approval of plans for ceiling and structural slab repairs at A. Harry Moore School using local District funds
- Launch of District Wide Lead Remediation Initiative starting with Martin Center for the Arts #41 and Ferris High School
- Free membership with Union County Cooperative Pricing System for Telecommunication Equipment and Services
- Instructional appointments for 15 positions with salaries ranging from $54,740 to $58,040
- Authorization of virtual board meetings due to the COVID-19 emergency
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is meeting virtually to conduct routine business, including a vote on a resolution to suspend in-person meeting policies and authorize virtual board meetings during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The agenda also includes a president's report on equity training and a list of future meeting dates and locations.
- Resolution (Action Consent) to suspend in-person meeting policies and authorize virtual board meetings due to COVID-19 emergency (Item 1.05)
- President's report announces planned equity/inherent bias training and equity audit for July 2020
- List of regular meeting dates and locations for rest of 2020, including changes from April 30 board meeting
- Public comments period with 5-minute speaking limit and advance registration required
- Committee assignments and reports listed (Legal, Policy, Personnel, Finance, Facilities, Tech)
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, largely procedural, with a key action on a resolution to authorize virtual board meetings during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The board will also reaffirm previously approved meeting dates and locations for the remainder of 2020, and provide time for public comments by phone or Zoom.
- Virtual Board Meeting resolution (1.07) suspending in-person meeting policies due to COVID-19
- Approval of 2020 Board meeting dates and locations (1.06), including virtual options for upcoming meetings
- Public comments (3.01) via phone or email, with five-minute speaking limit
Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2020-2021 budget and vote on a resolution to authorize virtual board meetings during the COVID-19 emergency. Public comments are accepted via Zoom or phone. Most other items are routine procedural actions.
- Discussion of 2020-2021 budget (item 3.02)
- Authorization of virtual board meetings due to COVID-19 (item 1.07)
- Public comments period (item 2.01)
- Adoption of 2020 board meeting dates and locations (item 1.06)
Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Board of Education is meeting to discuss the 2020-2021 budget and approve the 2020 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes time for public and board comments.
- Approval of 2020 Board meeting dates and locations
- Discussion of 2020-2021 Budget
Caucus and Regular Virtual Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education will hold a virtual meeting to adopt minutes from previous sessions and discuss committee assignments. The board president reported on the district's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and noted a potential budget shortfall due to the city's inability to certify a $86 million payroll tax.
- Adoption of minutes from Special, Caucus, and Regular meetings held in February and March 2020
- Committee assignments for the 2020-2021 school year
- Discussion of the district's financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Public comment period for residents to address the board
- Upcoming public hearing on the School Budget scheduled for May 6, 2020
Copy of ***REVISED TEMPLATE*** Special Meeting, 5:30 p.m.(DO NOT USE) DRAFT ONLY.....NOT AN OFFICIAL MEETING DATE
This document is a draft template and not an official meeting date. It contains procedural boilerplate for a special meeting, including a schedule of meetings for 2026 and 2027.
- Scheduled Caucus Meeting to adopt SY 2026/27 preliminary budget on March 17, 2026
- Scheduled Public Budget Hearing on April 16, 2026
- Proposed Executive Session for January 25, 2026
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. (Meeting Canceled - Agenda Items moved to the April 30, 2020 meeting)
This regular meeting of the Jersey City Board of Education was canceled. All agenda items have been moved to the April 30, 2020 meeting. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled; all agenda items moved to April 30, 2020 meeting
Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education approved a $736,108,276 budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, including the use of a $50 million bank cap and a $137,685 travel expenditure limit. The meeting also covered leadership reports and public comment procedures.
- Adoption of FY2020/2021 school budget ($736,108,276)
- Approval to use Bank Cap ($50,000,000)
- Establishment of travel expenditure limit ($137,685)
- Public comment procedures and speaking limits
- Leadership reports from President and Superintendent
Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed school budget for fiscal year 2020-2021. The meeting also includes reports from the President and Superintendent.
- Proposed FY2020/2021 school budget of $736,108,276.00
- Proposed local tax levy of $189,234,798.00
- Proposed payroll tax of $86,010,956.00
- Proposed use of a $50,000,000.00 bank cap for the FY 2020/2021 budget
- Proposed travel expenditure limitation of $137,685.00 for 2020-2021
Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education convened a special meeting on March 5, 2020, to conduct routine business including a roll call, public comments, leadership reports, and adjournment.
- Public comments period with 5-minute speaking limit
- President's Report
- Superintendent's Message
- Roll call of Board members
- Adjournment
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is meeting to adopt minutes from previous sessions, approve the 2020 meeting calendar, and authorize a volunteer baseball coach at Snyder High School. The meeting will also include committee reports and public comments.
- Adoption of minutes from January 30, 2020 regular meeting
- Approval of 2020 Board meeting dates and locations
- Approval to add 'For Informational Purposes Only' to the 2020-2021 Budget Calendar
- Approval of volunteer baseball coach at Snyder High School
- Committee reports and assignments for JCBOE 2020
Special Public Hearing and Listening Session, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is convening a special public hearing and listening session to allow residents to address the board. The meeting includes leadership reports and follows standard public participation protocols.
- Public hearing and listening session
- President's Report
- Superintendent's Message
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes
- Regular meetings scheduled for March 26, 2020
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is meeting to approve the 2020 meeting calendar, adopt prior meeting minutes, and designate district officials including the Treasurer of School Monies and the Integrated Pest Management Coordinator.
- Approval of 2020 Board meeting dates and locations
- Adoption of minutes from October 28, 2019 to November 21, 2019
- Designation of Lubna Muneer as Treasurer of School Monies
- Designation of Thomas Curtis as Integrated Pest Management Coordinator
- Designation of Acting Board Secretary pending approval
Reorganization Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education holds a reorganization meeting to elect officers and approve the 2020 meeting schedule. The board also approves the Code of Ethics for members and designates official newspapers for legal advertisements.
- Approval of 2020 Board meeting dates and locations
- Election of Board President and Vice President
- Designation of Jersey Journal and El Diario la Prensa as official newspapers
- Administration of Oath of Office to newly elected members
- Adoption of Code of Ethics for School Board Members